Turn Back Time
Aqua · Greatest Hits [2009]
Give me time to think it through
Passing through the season
Where I cheated you
I will always have a cross to wear
But the bolt reminds me I was there
So give me strength
To face this test tonight
If only I could turn back time
If only I had said what I still hide
If only I could turn back time
I would stay for the night, for the night
Claim your right to science
Claim your right to see the truth
Though my pangs of conscience
Will drill a hole in you
I've seen it coming like a thief in the night
I've seen it coming from the flesh of your light
So give me strength
To face this test tonight
If only I could turn back time
If only I had said what I still hide
If only I could turn back time
I would stay
The bolt reminds me I was there
The bolt reminds me I was there
If only I could turn back time
If only I had said what I still hide
If only I could turn back time
I would stay for the night
If only I could turn back time
If only I had said what I still hide
If only I could turn back time
I would stay for the night
If only I could
(If only I could If only I could )
If only I could
(If only I could If only I could )
If only I could turn back time
I would stay for the night
If only I could
(If only I could If only I could )
If only I could
(If only I could If only I could )
Turn Back Time
Aqua's 2009 greatest hits compilation features the track "Turn Back Time," a mid-career song that reflects the group's evolution beyond their early Eurodance pop success. While best known for anthems like "Barbie Girl" and "Super Trouper," this recording showcases the band's continued ability to craft catchy, melodic pop songs with a distinct electronic sheen. Released as part of their retrospective collection, the song serves as a testament to their enduring relevance in the genre, blending their signature synth-driven sound with mature songwriting. It stands alongside other catalogues works from the era, such as "Roses Are Red" and "S.O.S," demonstrating how Aqua maintained their commercial appeal and stylistic identity throughout the late 2000s.