If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

R. Kelly

About If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time

"If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" is a song by R. Kelly, released as the fifth single from his 1998 album, R.. The song is a sweeping ballad about a man wishing he could go back in time and repair his relationship with his girlfriend. The song was a top 10 hit on the pop charts of several countries, while in the United States it finished just outside the top 10, peaking at number 12.


Year:
1998
6:18
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How did I ever let you slip away
Never knowing I'd be singing this song some day
And now I'm sinking, sinking to rise no more
Ever since you closed the door

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

Funny, funny how time goes by
And blessings are missed in the wink of an eye
Why oh why oh why should one have to go on suffering
When every day I pray please come back to me

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

And you had enough love for the both of us
But I, I, I did you wrong, I admit I did
But now I'm facing the rest of my life alone, whoa

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

I'd never hurt you (If I could turn back)
Never do you wrong (If I could turn back)
And never leave your side (If I could turn back)
If I could turn back the hands

There'd be nothing I wouldn't do for you
(If I could turn back)
Forever honest and true to you
(If I could turn back)
If you accept me back in your heart, I love you
(If I could turn back the hands)

(If I could turn back)
That would be my will
(If I could turn back)
Darlin' I'm begging you to take me by the hands
(If I could turn back the hands)

I'm going down, yes I am
(If I could turn back)
Down on my bended knee, yeah
(If I could turn back)
And I'm gonna be right there until you return to me
(If I could turn back the hands)

(If I could turn back)
If I could just turn back that little clock on the wall
(If I could turn back)
Then I'd come to realize how much I love you
Love you love you love you
(If I could turn back the hands)

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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" is one of the hit songs released by R. Kelly in his album "R." in the year 1998.
Billboard Charts
The song significantly reached the #12 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA.
International Success
Besides its success in the US, "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" was at the top spot in several international music charts such as the UK Singles Chart, Dutch Top 40, and Australian Singles Chart.
Music Genre
The song falls under the R&B and soul genre, exhibiting R. Kelly's deep, soulful, and emotional vocal performance.
Music Video
In the song's music video, R. Kelly is featured as a man regretting his past mistakes, wishing he could alter time and undo his wrongs.
Chart Placement Duration
The song remained on the US Billboard Hot 100 for a total of 25 weeks.
Platinum Certification
The single went Platinum in the United States indicating that it sold over one million copies.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around regret and memories of love lost, expressing a person's wish to go back in time to mend a romantic relationship.
Original Writer
R. Kelly not only sang the song but also penned down the lyrics, proving his prowess as a singer-songwriter.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists across the globe, one notable version is by British singer Darren Day for his debut album named the same "Darren Day" in 1998.

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