Lyric discussion by jeffer23 

Cover art for Balance lyrics by Future Islands

You can clean around the wound But if you want it to heal It just takes time

And you can call up to the moon But if you want something to change You've gotta change your life And take your time

It just takes time It just takes time It just takes time Hard work and your time

The sun will leave the room Will leave you to the night And that's alright

Because before the morning comes There's a certain calm And then there's light It just takes time

It just takes time A little trust and your time You can change your life It just takes time A little trust and your time

And I can sit and talk Because I was just like you So arrogant and brave Impetuous and blue

But trust me as a friend And I'll do all that I can do And I'd do anything for you Because I want to see you through

It just takes time Hard work and your time You can change your life

It just takes time A little trust your time A little trust and your time...

“You can clean around the wound But if you want it to heal It just takes time”

Overall meaning of the song in these first lyrics and pretty self-explanatory: “Time Heals All Wounds”

“And you can call up to the moon But if you want something to change You've gotta change your life And take your time”

You can call up to a higher being like God but if you really want to change your life then it can only be done by your own means. Praying and wanting to change won’t do a bit of help but if you...