In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion--
Is nothing new
Flashback--warm nights--
Almost left behind
Suitcase of memories,
Time after--
Sometimes you picture me--
but I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said--
Then you say--go slow--
I fall behind--
The second hand unwinds
Chorus:
If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through the windows--you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets are stolen from deep inside
and the drum beats out of time--
Chorus(2X):
Time after time(2X)
How well, then you said to go slow
Id fall behind--the second hand unwinds
Chorus(2X):
Time after time (3x)
Its Okay...
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion--
Is nothing new
Flashback--warm nights--
Almost left behind
Suitcase of memories,
Time after--
Sometimes you picture me--
but I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said--
Then you say--go slow--
I fall behind--
The second hand unwinds
Chorus:
If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through the windows--you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets are stolen from deep inside
and the drum beats out of time--
Chorus(2X):
Time after time(2X)
How well, then you said to go slow
Id fall behind--the second hand unwinds
Chorus(2X):
Time after time (3x)
Its Okay...
Lyrics submitted by wheaties409
Time After Time (Live) Lyrics as written by Cyndi Lauper Robert Hyman
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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ok so this song just made me cry.... haha. im cool i swear. its a good cover :)
I agree... Did you hear the live version?? dies Its amazing.
I agree... Did you hear the live version?? dies Its amazing.
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love this version of the, its so sad yet when i listened it played by matchbox i found it kind of hopeful, dunno if anyone can ralate, anyway it has become one of my all time favourite
The version im listening to is from Live From Austrailia and its sooo amazing. So much better than Cyndy... great song.
he will always be waiting.. I hope he feels this way about marisol............. bonn robs oldest fan
The version im listening to is from Live From Austrailia and its sooo amazing. So much better than Cyndy... great song.
he will always be waiting.. I hope he feels this way about marisol............. bonn robs oldest fan