Funny How Time Slips Away
Time's Unforgiving Dance: Bryan Ferry's Reflection on Love and Moments
Lyrics
Well hello there
Expression of greeting or acknowledgment
My, it's been a long, long time
Highlighting the long duration since the last encounter
How I'm doing?
Asking about the other person's well-being
I guess I'm doing fine
Indicating personal well-being, possibly despite past challenges
It's been so long now
Emphasizing the extended period that has passed
Yet it seems that it was only yesterday
Contrasting the long time with the feeling that it was recent
Gee, ain't funny how time slips away
Reflecting on the curious and unpredictable nature of time
How's your new love?
Inquiring about the other person's current romantic relationship
I hope he's doing fine
Expressing a wish for the well-being of the other person's new love
Heard you told him
Referencing information heard about the other person's commitment to the new love
That you'd love him till the end of time
Recalling a similar promise made by the other person to the speaker
Now, that's the same thing that you told me
Noting the similarity between current and past situations
Seems like just other day
Perceiving the passage of time as swift and recent
Gee, ain't funny how time slips away
Reiterating the sentiment about the fleeting nature of time
Gotta go now
Expressing the need to leave or end the conversation
Guess I'll see you around
Anticipating future encounters and expressing a departure
Don't know when tho' never know
Uncertainty about the timing of the next meeting
When I'll be back in town
Uncertain return to town, indicating unpredictability
But remember what I tell you
Forewarning of consequences or responsibilities in the future
That in time you're gonna pay
Suggesting that the other person will face consequences with time
And it's surprising how time slips away
Highlighting the surprising and inevitable passage of time
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