Second Chance
.38 Special Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Since you've been gone
I feel my life slippin' away
I look to the sky
And everything is turnin' grey
All I made was one mistake
How much more will I have to pay
Why can't you think it over
Why can't you forget about the past?
When love makes a sound babe
A heart needs a second chance
Don't put me down babe
Can't you see I love you
Since you've been gone
I've been in a trance
This heart needs a second chance
Don't say it's over
I just can't say goodbye
So this is love
Standing in the pouring rain
I've called on you
'Cause she never meant a thing
And I know I ain't got the right
To ask you to sympathize
But why can't you think it over
Why can't you forget about the past?
When love makes a sound babe
A heart needs a second chance
Don't put me down babe
Can't you see I love you
Since you've been gone
I've been in a trance
This heart needs a second chance
Don't say it's over
I just can't say goodbye
I never loved her
I never needed her
She was willing and that's all there is to say
Don't forsake me
Please don't leave me now
A heart needs a second chance
Yeah, you've been gone and I've been in a trance
This heart needs a second chance
Don't say it's over I just can't say goodbye
Please forgive me and forget it
I was wrong and I admit it
Why can't we talk it over
Why can't we forget about, forget about the past
(A heart needs a second chance)
When love makes a sound babe
(A heart needs a second chance)
Don't put me down babe
You've been gone I've been in a trance
This heart needs a second chance
Don't say it's over I just can't say goodbye
(A heart needs a second chance)
When love makes this sound babe
(A heart needs a second chance)
(A heart needs a second chance)
When love makes this sound baby
(A heart needs a second chance)
(A heart needs a second chance)
(A heart needs a second chance)
(A heart needs a second chance)
Overall Meaning
The song "Second Chance" by .38 Special is an emotional plea from a man who has made a mistake and is desperately seeking another chance with his lover. He is experiencing the pain of being separated and doesn't want to let go of the relationship. He looks up to the sky and sees everything turn gray, symbolizing his mental state. The lyrics express the pain and regret he feels, admitting his wrong-doings and taking responsibility for his actions. The chorus repeats the phrase "when love makes a sound, a heart needs a second chance," emphasizing the uncontrollable power of love and the importance of willingness to forgive and reconcile. The man begs for a second chance, hoping his lover can find it in her heart to forgive him and move forward.
The second verse is a direct confrontation of the mistake: The man confesses that he didn't love the other woman, and that she meant nothing. He apologizes for his actions, pleading with his lover not to leave him. The outro repeats that a heart needs a second chance, highlighting the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you've been gone
Ever since you left me, things have changed.
I feel my life slippin' away
I am slowly losing my grip on life without you.
I look to the sky
I search for answers to my questions in the heavens.
And everything is turnin' grey
To me, everything seems bleak and uninteresting.
All I made was one mistake
I did one thing wrong, and now I'm paying for it.
How much more will I have to pay
I wonder when my punishment will end.
Why can't you think it over
Can't you take the time to reflect on what has happened?
Why can't you forget about the past?
Can't you let go of what's done and move forward?
When love makes a sound babe
Love has its own distinct voice and can speak to us in unique ways.
A heart needs a second chance
People make mistakes and sometimes we need to forgive and give second chances.
Don't put me down babe
Please don't belittle me or make me feel small.
Can't you see I love you
Doesn't my love for you shine through?
I've been in a trance
I've been in a state of confusion and indecisiveness since you left.
Don't say it's over
Please don't end our relationship.
I just can't say goodbye
I can't bring myself to end things between us.
So this is love
Is this what love is all about?
Standing in the pouring rain
Being in the midst of sadness and despair.
I've called on you
I've reached out to you for help and support.
'Cause she never meant a thing
My mistakes were a result of being with someone who didn't matter to me.
And I know I ain't got the right
I realize that I don't have the authority to expect anything from you.
To ask you to sympathize
I can't request that you understand what I'm going through.
I never loved her
I never had genuine feelings for the person I was with.
I never needed her
I never relied on her for anything.
She was willing and that's all there is to say
The other person was available and interested, but that's all there was to the relationship.
Don't forsake me
Please don't abandon me or leave me behind.
Please don't leave me now
I need you here with me, don't go.
Please forgive me and forget it
Please grant me forgiveness and let go of the past.
I was wrong and I admit it
I realize that I made a mistake and I am taking responsibility for it.
Why can't we talk it over
Can't we have a conversation and try to reconcile our differences?
(A heart needs a second chance)
Forgiveness and second chances are essential in life and in love.
(A heart needs a second chance)
We all make mistakes and need to be given the opportunity to make amends.
(A heart needs a second chance)
Sometimes a second chance can restore a relationship to what it once was.
(A heart needs a second chance)
Life can be unpredictable and second chances can help us make the most of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAL CURTIS, MAX CARL, JEFF CARLISI
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