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.
What time is it
I've just got to know
What time is it (It's five o'clock)
Three more hours to go
Till I hold her in my arms
And tell her that I want her for my own
(Tick-tock, tick-tock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
What time is it
Tell me once again
What time is it (It's six o'clock)
Two more hours and then
I will kiss her sweet lips
While the magic of the moonlight makes her mine
(Tick-tock, tick-tock, better hurry up)
And put my tie on
(Better hurry up)
It's almost time
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
What time is it (It's seven o'clock)
Just one hour more
What time is it (It's eight o'clock)
Now I'm at her door
And my heart is beating fast
The moment's here at last
What time is it
(It's time for love)
Doo-wop...
I've just got to know
What time is it (It's five o'clock)
Three more hours to go
Till I hold her in my arms
And tell her that I want her for my own
(Tick-tock, tick-tock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
What time is it
Tell me once again
What time is it (It's six o'clock)
Two more hours and then
I will kiss her sweet lips
While the magic of the moonlight makes her mine
(Tick-tock, tick-tock, better hurry up)
And put my tie on
(Better hurry up)
It's almost time
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
(Tick-tock, listen to the clock)
What time is it (It's seven o'clock)
Just one hour more
What time is it (It's eight o'clock)
Now I'm at her door
And my heart is beating fast
The moment's here at last
What time is it
(It's time for love)
Doo-wop...
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What Time Is It Lyrics as written by Jerry Goldstein Bob Feldman
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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