Turn Your Love Around

George Benson's 'Turn Your Love Around' is a soulful plea from a man to his partner, urging her to rekindle the passion and commitment in their relationship. The song's lyrics suggest a romance that has lost its spark, with the protagonist feeling neglected and yearning for the love they once shared. Benson's smooth vocal delivery and the song's upbeat rhythm create a contrast between the music's energy and the somber message of a love that's gone astray.

The opening lines set the stage for a relationship where the woman has become distant, perhaps focusing on material aspects ('charging by the hour for your love') rather than the emotional connection. The man's attempts to revive the romance ('I'm tryin' to show how much I love you') are met with resistance, as the woman takes 'too many chances' with his love. The chorus is a direct appeal to 'turn your love around,' indicating a desire to return to the times when their love was the envy of others and they weren't 'lonely.'

As the song progresses, the man acknowledges his dependence on the woman ('Without the woman I can make it, But I need the girl to stay'), highlighting the depth of his feelings. He reminisces about the past and expresses a willingness to work towards a future where they can be happy together again. The repeated lines 'This time the girl became a woman' suggest a transformation or growth that has occurred within the woman, and the man's recognition that 'every woman needs a man' speaks to his belief in their interdependence and the traditional roles within a relationship.