Dead on my feet — got a deadline to meet,
But it can wait — can't concentrate —
This one-track mind won't leave you behind
Why punish me with memories
If only now I could turn back the pages —
I played some games that I've lived to regret,
I only wish I had gone through those stages —
Years before we met —
But I know

*This time —
I'm ready for the real thing,
Last time —
I couldn't be true,
This time —
I'm ready for the real thing too*

Turn on the light, I've been tossing all night,
I try to read but it's love that I need —
In my mind — the sound of goodbye,
Keeps hauntin' me like a distant dream —
If only now I could turn back the pages —
I played some games that I've lived to regret,
I only with I had gone through those changes
Years before we met —
And baby

(* repeat)

This time —
I'm ready for the real thing,
Last time —
I couldn't be true,
This time —
Get ready for the real thing,
Cause this time baby —
I'm ready for you