Time Is On My Side
Embrace the Flow of Time: Discover the Meaning Behind Irma Thomas' Song
Lyrics
Time is on my side, yes it is
Expresses confidence that time is in the singer's favor.
Time is on my side, yes it is
Reiterates the idea that time is on the singer's side.
Now you always say
Suggests the partner often expresses a desire for freedom.
That you want to be free
Acknowledges the partner's wish to be free.
But you'll come running back (said you would baby)
Predicts the partner's return despite their desire for freedom.
You'll come running back (I said so many times before)
Reiterates the partner's eventual return as predicted by the singer.
You'll come running back to me
Confidently asserts that the partner will return to the singer.
Oh, time is on my side, yes it is
Confirms the singer's belief that time is in their favor.
Time is on my side, yes it is
Reiterates the singer's confidence in the advantageous nature of time.
You're searching for good times
Suggests the partner is seeking enjoyable experiences.
But just wait and see
Advises the partner to wait and see before returning to the singer.
You'll come running back (I won't have to worry no more)
Foresees the partner returning without the singer's worry.
You'll come running back (spend the rest of my life with you, baby)
Envisions a lifelong commitment from the partner.
You'll come running back to me
Asserts the partner's eventual return to the singer.
Go ahead, go ahead and light up the town
Encourages the partner to enjoy life to the fullest.
And baby, do everything your heart desires
Promises the singer's constant presence.
Remember, I'll always be around
Assures the partner that the singer will always be around.
And I know, I know
Reiterates the singer's prediction of the partner's return.
Like I told you so many times before
Confidently predicts the partner's return as previously stated.
You're gonna come back, baby
Reaffirms the belief in the partner's eventual return.
'Cause I know
Expresses certainty about the partner coming back.
You're gonna come back knocking
Anticipates the partner's return with a sense of persistence.
Yeah, knocking right on my door
Visualizes the partner knocking on the singer's door upon return.
Yes, yes!
Emphasizes the affirmation of the partner's return.
Well, time is on my side, yes it is
Reiterates the singer's confidence in the favorable nature of time.
Time is on my side, yes it is
Confirms the belief that time is on the singer's side.
'Cause I got the real love
Boasts possessing genuine and essential love.
The kind that you need
Describes the type of love the singer offers, implying it is what the partner needs.
You'll come running back (said you would, baby)
Reiterates the partner's predicted return, reinforcing confidence.
You'll come running back (I always said you would)
Further emphasizes the singer's consistent prediction of the partner's return.
You'll come running back, to me
Confidently asserts the partner's eventual return to the singer.
Yes time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Repeats the assertion that time is in the singer's favor.
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Reiterates the singer's confidence in the advantageous nature of time.
Oh, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Continues to express confidence in the favorable aspect of time.
I said, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Reaffirms the belief in the singer's favorability of time.
Oh, time, time, time is on my side
Emphasizes the singer's belief that time is on their side.
Yeah, time, time, time is on my side
Concludes by restating the belief that time is in the singer's favor.
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