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Only Time Will Tell Lyrics
You're leaving now
It's in your eyes
There's no disguising it
It really comes as no surprise
To find that you planned it all along
I see it now
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
To think that I would have know by now
{chorus}
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over
{Only time will tell}
One thing is sure
That time will tell
{Only time will tell}
If you were wrong
The brightest ring around the moon
Will darken when I die
{chorus}
{repeat first verse}
{repeat second verse}
{chorus}
{Only time will tell}
You're on your own
Inside your room
{Only time will tell}
You're claiming victory
You were just using me
And there is no one you can use now
{Only time will tell}
One thing is sure
That time will tell...
It's in your eyes
There's no disguising it
It really comes as no surprise
To find that you planned it all along
Becomes so clear
Your insincerity
And me all starrey-eyed
To think that I would have know by now
Now, sure as the sun will cross the sky
This lie is over
Lost, like the tears that used to tide me over
One thing is sure
That time will tell
{Only time will tell}
If you were wrong
The brightest ring around the moon
Will darken when I die
{repeat second verse}
{chorus}
You're on your own
Inside your room
{Only time will tell}
You're claiming victory
You were just using me
And there is no one you can use now
One thing is sure
That time will tell...
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This song is about a guy that is starting to put all of the pieces of the picture together. He finally realizes her love was just a charade. At least that's my take on it.
I grew up with this song.I can still remember when my jr.high girlfriend broke up with me and I Listened to this song and felt so sorry for myself.LMAO right now thinking about it.we sure are vulnerable at that age.I still like Asia.and asians.
The songwriter is trying to gain sympathy from the audience because his ex dumped him. He tries to villianize the ex. Would like to hear her perspective of the relationship. And why he thinks the world of himself ("The brighest ring around the moon will darken when I die" - that's conceited).
Several decades have passed since this song was composed. If it was based on a real life incident, I hope the songwriter has moved-on; bet the ex doesn't even reflect on what she did to him. The ultimate revenge (if a person is dumped) is to live well; not hope for the ex's misfortune. Karma always comes back around to everyone in one form or another.
Isn't that kinda what happens when one is dumped? And no karma doesn't always come back on some that don't do right by others. Thanx for digging this one up.lol. :)
Isn't that kinda what happens when one is dumped? And no karma doesn't always come back on some that don't do right by others. Thanx for digging this one up.lol. :)
"And no karma doesn't always come back on some that don't do right by others." I think it happens, but we will never see it. A person who constantly breaks the law is bound to slip-up and get caught sooner or later. Same way, a person who breaks hearts will pay some kind of emotional toll. It can also change that person back on the path of righteousness into a relationship that lasts a lifetime. Either way, the healthiest thing for a person who has been dumped is to move on and live well!
"And no karma doesn't always come back on some that don't do right by others." I think it happens, but we will never see it. A person who constantly breaks the law is bound to slip-up and get caught sooner or later. Same way, a person who breaks hearts will pay some kind of emotional toll. It can also change that person back on the path of righteousness into a relationship that lasts a lifetime. Either way, the healthiest thing for a person who has been dumped is to move on and live well!
How do you know she moved on. John Wetton the singer is a legend and who is this lady? Some nameless faceless woman who took advantage of a rock star and now lives in obsucrity.
How do you know she moved on. John Wetton the singer is a legend and who is this lady? Some nameless faceless woman who took advantage of a rock star and now lives in obsucrity.
@lyricalONE John Wetton sang an almost identical lyric while with the band "Family" in '71-'72. "The brightest ring around the moon will darken as you cry." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnwVbQPJcck
@lyricalONE John Wetton sang an almost identical lyric while with the band "Family" in '71-'72. "The brightest ring around the moon will darken as you cry." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnwVbQPJcck
Asia was one of my favorite groups in high school and this was one of my favorites that they did.
Yea, great song, I can relate to this song right now...
Good song. Pretty simple in meaning....
i love this song so much... she's leaving him and he's saying that she won't live without him... at least thats what i think :D
Awesome song. Underated.
Great song. Typical story of of a woman who leached onto a great successful man...in this case John Wetton. As is usual with these women they are totally useless. They never accomplished anything in their lives so they have to suck the soul, energy and finances of a successful man. But in the end they up regretting their decision as they grow old and shriveled
Asia was one of my favorite groups in high school and this was one of my favorites that they did.