Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick and think of you
Caught up in circles, confusion is nothing new
Flashback, warm nights almost left behind
Suitcase of memories, time after

Sometimes you picture me, I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear what you've said
Then you say, "Go slow", I fall behind
The second hand unwinds

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time

After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, You're wondering If I'm ok
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time


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Time After Time Lyrics as written by Cyndi Lauper Robert Hyman

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    Try it is about god always being there for you.... he will pick you up when you fall; he is always there... TIME AFTER TIME!!!

    dpfj93on March 06, 2008   Link
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    best remake of this song ever, and ye, the lyrics make me so happy, as does most by Spoken. this is how i feel about a few choice people in my life, i just wish they knew it.

    thebigeman77on March 07, 2008   Link
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    this song is really awesome. the lyrics touch me.

    impaKton September 27, 2006   Link
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    this is the best song ever! (well today at least.. .)

    anonimoon June 23, 2007   Link
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    pretty good. they changed some of the words from the original version though. guitar solo is awesome. this song is about a boy and girl, and the guy promises that he will always be there for her, and will always catch her when she's falling.

    Forward Thinkerxx13on July 05, 2007   Link

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