Cyndi Lauper Shares Origin of Iconic 'Time After Time' Lyric
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard
In the new documentary Let the Canary Sing, Cyndi Lauper reveals that the iconic lyric "The second hand unwinds" from her 1983 hit "Time After Time" was inspired by a conversation with producer Rick Chertoff about his malfunctioning watch. The film, directed by Alison Ellwood, premieres on Paramount+ and explores Lauper's life and career.