Time Alone Will Tell
Unveiling Love's Mystery: Ella Fitzgerald's Timeless Reflections
Lyrics
Time alone will tell
Time will be the ultimate judge of the situation's truth.
If our romance is real
It remains uncertain if our love is genuine or temporary.
Or just a springtime spell
Questioning whether our affection is fleeting like a springtime charm.
For heaven knows and time will tell
Uncertainty exists, and only time will reveal the reality.
Though I know so well
Despite my strong understanding,
What we believe is love
Our beliefs about love might not align with reality.
May just turn out to be
What we perceive as love may turn out to be just a memory.
A memory, but time will tell
However, time will eventually disclose the truth.
Do we really care
Questioning the depth of our feelings.
Or do we share a fool's imagination?
Wondering if we are both merely living in a delusion.
Nights will hurry by
Time passes swiftly, leading to realization.
Then you will know, and so will I
We will both understand the truth eventually.
When Spring has had its fling
Referring to the passing of the spring season.
If you are in my arms
When the season ends, and you are close to me,
We'll know it's not a spell
We'll know it's not an enchantment but possibly genuine.
We'll know it's real, but time will tell
The reality of our love will become apparent in due time.
When Spring has had its fling
Reiteration of a scenario with slight variation.
If you are in my arms
Reemphasizing the closeness during the ending of the season.
We'll know it's not a spell
Similar to line 18, emphasizing the authenticity of the connection.
We'll know it's real, but time, time alone will tell
Stressing the role of time in revealing the authenticity of emotions.
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