Till the Right Man Comes Along
Quest for Love: Tina Turner's Journey in 'Till the Right Man Comes Along'
Lyrics
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Expression of surprise or realization
It's time to face the music
Acknowledging the need to confront reality
Tonight, I came to use it
Ready to confront challenges or difficulties
You never know
Uncertainty about the people one might encounter
Who you're gonna meet in here, mm-hm
Reflecting on the unpredictability of meeting someone
I thought I'd never find him
Expressing surprise at finding the ideal person
The dark and handsome kind
Describing the desirable traits of a person
I used to dream of
Dreaming of a specific type of person
And now you're standing there
The ideal person is present
Though you're looking good to me
Acknowledging the person's physical appeal
It doesn't mean that you can do as you please
Physical attraction doesn't grant permission for anything
No, no, no, no, no
Emphatic refusal or rejection
Oh baby, you're the best thing in my life
Expressing admiration for the person
(But a one track mind is what you got)
Noting a limitation in the person's mindset
Oh baby, you're the best bet here tonight
Reiterating the person's value
(And a one track mind is worth a lot)
Highlighting the limitation of a narrow focus
I've got no good reason to believe we'll last for long
Doubts about the relationship's longevity
But that's good enough for me 'til the right man comes along
Accepting the present until the right person comes
I've waited for a lover
Longing for a lasting romantic partner
The kind who'll stay forever
Desiring a committed and enduring love
You look to me
Perceiving the person as fitting the desired type
Like the sort of man I need
Believing the person meets the criteria
It's not the best scenario
Acknowledging less than ideal circumstances
But now I've found you, I'm letting you go
Choosing to let go despite finding the person
Oh, no, no, no, no
Emphatic refusal or rejection
Oh baby, you're the best thing in my life
Expressing admiration for the person
(But a one track mind is what you got)
Noting a limitation in the person's mindset
Oh baby, you're the best bet here tonight
Reiterating the person's value
(And a one track mind is worth a lot)
Highlighting the limitation of a narrow focus
For the perfect guy, maybe I should be holding on
Considering holding on for the perfect person
And with you I could, 'til the right man
Expressing the potential to hold on until the right person
'Til the right man comes along
Reiterating the idea of waiting for the right person
Oh baby, you're the best thing in my life
Expressing admiration for the person
(But a one track mind is what you got)
Noting a limitation in the person's mindset
Baby, the best bet here tonight
Reiterating the person's value
(And a one track mind is worth a lot)
Highlighting the limitation of a narrow focus
Until the right man comes along
Waiting until the right person arrives
(But a one track mind is what you got)
Noting a limitation in the person's mindset
'Til the right man comes along, comes along
Repeating the idea of waiting for the right person
(And a one track mind is worth a lot)
Highlighting the limitation of a narrow focus
Baby, you're the best, say you're the best
Affirming the person's importance
You're the best thing in my life
Expressing admiration for the person
(But a one track mind is what you got)
Noting a limitation in the person's mindset
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