Turntable Lyrics

[Verse 1: T-Boz]
I used to walk around like
Nothing could happen to me
Life is a gamble so I
Should live life more carefully
But all I know is that I
Control my own destiny
I used to look at others
Instead of me blaming me

[Pre-Chorus: Chilli]
Don't ask yourself why
Just look to the sky
Believe that soon you'll see the other side cause

[Chorus]
I know
That through all the struggle
There's a bright road
At the end of the tunnel
Now you should know
Whatever your dilemma may be
You'll learn
Life is worth it
Watch the tables turn
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 2: T-Boz]
Whenever you feel troubled
With problems coming your way
Don't ever get discouraged
There's always... a better day
We all don't know the answers
Believe and trust when I say
That havin' faith is always
The way to make things okay

[Pre-Chorus: Chilli]
Don't ask yourself why
Just look to the sky
Believe that soon you'll see the other side

[Chorus]
I know
That through all the struggle
There's a bright road
At the end of the tunnel
Now you should know
Whatever your dilemma may be
You'll learn (You will learn)
Life is worth it
Watch the tables turn
That's right
Alright

[Bridge: T-Boz, Chilli]
You've had your ups and downs but (Ups and downs)
It happened for a reason
Cause after April showers
There will come a change of season
So please don't give up now cuz (Give up now)
The sun's shinin' through the clouds
It's gonna be alright
Cause I know


[Chorus]
I know (I know)
That through all the struggle (All your struggle)
There's a bright road (There's a brighter road)
At the end of the tunnel
Now you should know
Whatever your dilemma may be
You'll learn
Life is worth it
Watch the tables turn

[Chorus]
I know (I know)
That through all the struggle (Through all your struggle hah)
There's a bright road (Through all your pain)
At the end of the tunnel (At the end of the tunnel)
Now you should know
Whatever your dilemma may be
You'll learn (You will live and learn oh ohh)
Life is worth it
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
[Outro]
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn (Ahh)
Watch the tables turn

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“Turntable” is another song Dedicated to Left Eye on TLC’s fourth album, 3D. Left Eye struggled with depression in her life and this song is about turning the tables and making life positive.

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Vocal Producer
Music Arranger
Mastering Engineer
Background Vocals
Bass Guitar
Assistant Engineer
Recorded At
2nd Floor Recording (Los Angeles), Doppler Studios & Patchwerk Recordings (Atlanta)
Release Date
November 12, 2002
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