This Time I Would Know
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]
Darling, if our love could be once again
Like it used to be
While I hold you close to me
This time I would know.
Little things we left unsaid
Forever will be left unsaid
It would all be now instead
This time I would know.
This time I would know.
When you spoke with open eyes
The other talk would go
I love you then as I loved you now
But then I just didn't know.
Little things we left unsaid
Forever will be left unsaid
It would all be now instead
This time I would know.
This time I would know.
Darling, if our love could be
Once again like it used to be
While I hold you close to me
This time I would know.
This time I would know...
This Time I Would Know
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of 'This Time I Would Know' on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. Rooted in the gospel and R&B traditions of the American South, the track showcases Jim Ed Brown's distinctive vocal style, characterized by his powerful baritone and emotive delivery. The recording captures the spiritual intensity and rhythmic drive typical of the genre, blending traditional church music elements with contemporary soul arrangements. As part of a collection of works that explore faith and community, the song reflects the enduring influence of Southern gospel on modern music, offering a timeless performance that honors its roots while resonating with contemporary audiences.