Lyrics
Ohh, time
Expressing a contemplation on the concept of time.
Time
Reiteration of the theme, emphasizing the significance of time.
They say timing is everything
Highlighting the belief that timing plays a crucial role in life.
But nothing you control
Acknowledging the lack of control over time.
'Cause there's always tomorrow
Recognizing the potential for new opportunities in the future.
But tomorrow never knows
Contrasting the uncertainty of tomorrow with the phrase "tomorrow never knows."
It's one day at a
Emphasizing the incremental nature of time.
Time keeps running away
Stressing the unstoppable nature of time.
No matter what's left behind
Reflecting on the inevitability of leaving things in the past.
It keeps on moving
Reiterating the continuous progression of time.
Tomorrow is not in today
Highlighting the separation between today and tomorrow.
And all of your yesterdays
Emphasizing the transient nature of past experiences.
Are only a matter of
Stating that past events are only relevant in the context of time.
Time, time
Repeating the central theme of the song – the significance of time.
And the journey of a lifetime
Introducing the metaphor of life as a journey.
Will begin with one step
Emphasizing the importance of taking the first step in life's journey.
When you're climbing up that mountain
Describing the challenges of climbing the metaphorical mountain of life.
It's so easy to forget
Warning against forgetting the incremental nature of progress.
It's one step at a time
Emphasizing the importance of taking life one step at a time.
Time keeps running away
Reiterating the unstoppable progression of time.
No matter what's left behind
Acknowledging the inevitability of leaving things behind in the past.
It keeps on moving
Reiterating the continuous movement of time.
Tomorrow is not in today
Highlighting the separation between today and tomorrow.
And all of your yesterdays
Emphasizing the transient nature of past experiences.
Are only a matter of
Stating that past events are only relevant in the context of time.
Time
Repeating the central theme of the song – the significance of time.
Keeps running away
Continuing to emphasize the unstoppable progression of time.
No matter what's left behind
Acknowledging the inevitability of leaving things behind in the past.
It keeps on moving
Reiterating the continuous movement of time.
Tomorrow is not in today
Highlighting the separation between today and tomorrow.
And all of your yesterdays
Emphasizing the transient nature of past experiences.
Are only a matter of
Stating that past events are only relevant in the context of time.
Time
Repeating the central theme of the song – the significance of time.
Oh, time oh
Repeating the exclamation on the concept of time.
Whoa, oh, whoa, oh, whoa
Adding a musical element expressing awe or realization.
Hah! Ooh, I said now
Introducing a vocal expression indicating a realization or emphasis.
Time keeps running away
Reiterating the unstoppable progression of time.
No matter what's left behind
Acknowledging the inevitability of leaving things behind in the past.
It keeps on moving
Reiterating the continuous movement of time.
Tomorrow is not in today
Highlighting the separation between today and tomorrow.
And all of your yesterdays
Emphasizing the transient nature of past experiences.
Are only a matter of
Stating that past events are only relevant in the context of time.
Time
Repeating the central theme of the song – the significance of time.
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