One Chance At A Time
Kenny Loggins · Unimaginable Life [1997]
You got a lot of real respect for my kind the old timers
Well, I'm old enough to know the rules nobody gave me the book
I had to learn to improvize myself and time and time I let me down
Until I learned the hard way how to feel what's real
You get one chance at a life to give it all and get it right
After all this time in mine everything I thought I knew
Was telling me to give it up and leave it all behind
But you get endless second chances to take it one chance at a time
For love and money I made a lot of dumb mistakes in my time
Believe me I proved and proved it I can't believe I'm gonna prove it again
It's time to reinvent myself where the hell does the fire come from
When making it don't make it anymore, hello
And you get one chance at a life to give it all and get it right
After all this time in mine everything I thought I knew
Was telling me to give it up and leave it all behind
Oh, but you get endless second chances to take it one chance at a time
Time and love I been looking all my life for time and love
Hoping a breeze will come and take me
I been waiting and waiting and sailing in one place
Like a bird against the wind afraid to turn and fly away
You get one chance at a life to give it all and get it right
After all this time in mine everything I thought I knew
Was telling me to give it up and leave it all behind, oh
But you get endless second chances
Endless second chances to take it one chance at a time
One chance at a time, one chance at a time
One chance at a time, one chance at a time
One chance at a time, one chance at a time
One Chance At A Time
Kenny Loggins' 1997 release, Unimaginable Life, marked a distinct period in his extensive discography, blending his signature melodic rock sensibilities with introspective themes. One Chance At A Time stands as a representative track from this era, showcasing the artist's continued ability to craft accessible, emotionally resonant pop-rock anthems. While Loggins is often celebrated for his high-energy film scores and 1980s hits, this recording reflects a more mature approach to songwriting and production. The song fits within a broader catalogue that spans decades of consistent output, demonstrating his enduring presence in the American music landscape. This work contributes to the rich tapestry of his career, offering listeners a glimpse into his artistic evolution during the late nineties without relying on the cinematic grandeur that defined much of his earlier success.