Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Your voice is breaking up
Get off the phone
Come and see me
These times are hard enough
To be alone
I want you with me
And much to my regret
It's you I can't forget
Tears on your shoulder
Don't go too far
Surrender me unharmed
Then come with me
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
You'd make the angels wait
And stop the sun if I let you
What good is two
When it's reduced by one
How do you value your love
You'd better save your breath
Give us both a rest
Until tomorrow
The second you want me
You know I'll come
You are the one
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Get off the phone
Come and see me
These times are hard enough
To be alone
I want you with me
And much to my regret
It's you I can't forget
Tears on your shoulder
Don't go too far
Surrender me unharmed
Then come with me
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
You'd make the angels wait
And stop the sun if I let you
What good is two
When it's reduced by one
How do you value your love
You'd better save your breath
Give us both a rest
Until tomorrow
The second you want me
You know I'll come
You are the one
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Will we still be together
In a year from now
Or do we hate each other
We're gonna get through somehow
Has it turned the world into a nightmare
Will it be farewell
Only time can tell
Lyrics submitted by Milkman82, edited by perry10231
Time Can Tell Lyrics as written by Johnny Marr Bernard (gb 2) Sumner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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