Lyrics
A fire wakes; dam breaks
A significant event or realization occurs; emotional barriers break down
Those troubling words that mustn’t be said
Words causing trouble that should be avoided or left unspoken
Feel alive yet somewhat dead
Experiencing conflicting emotions—alive yet somewhat dead
Caught between a passion and a fear,
Feeling torn between a strong passion and a fear
‘Cause I don’t know –
Uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a situation
But I know that when it’s time
A belief that at the right moment, certain positive events will unfold
The hills will run alive and dance
Anticipation of vibrant and lively moments
Songs will grow on leaves of green
Expectation of beautiful and harmonious experiences
And I know that when it’s time
Reiteration of the belief in the right timing for certain events
Words take their shape and bloom
Expressions and emotions taking form and blossoming
Longing in their buds
Feelings of yearning or desire in their initial stages
And I’ll know, I’ll know
Confident affirmation of recognizing the right moment
When it’s time
Assurance of being aware when the opportune time arrives
Soothe the tears, bind the heart
Attempting to comfort and heal emotional pain
Must hold it well, keep my smile on
The necessity to handle emotions with care and maintain a positive facade
Don’t want to hang on your every word
Desire for independence, not being overly dependent on someone else's words
Every silent space that amplifies my beating heart
Awareness of intense emotions reflected in moments of silence
Oh I know that when it’s time
Reiteration of the belief in clarity when the right time comes
It’ll be clear for us to see
Expectation of clear understanding or resolution
The waves will part for you and me
Symbolic imagery of obstacles clearing for a relationship
And I know that when it’s time
Anticipation of love shining brightly in the future
Love will shine like stars in skies
Comparing the brilliance of love to stars in the sky
Promise in their eyes
A promise or commitment expressed through the eyes
And I’ll know, I’ll know
Confident affirmation of recognizing the right moment (repeated)
When it’s time
Assurance of being aware when the opportune time arrives (repeated)
Oh I know that when it’s time
Reiteration of the belief in clarity when the right time comes (repeated)
It’ll be clear for us to see
Expectation of clear understanding or resolution (repeated)
The waves will part for you and me
Symbolic imagery of obstacles clearing for a relationship (repeated)
And I know that when it’s time
Anticipation of love shining brightly in the future (repeated)
Love will shine like stars in skies
Comparing the brilliance of love to stars in the sky (repeated)
Promise in their eyes
A promise or commitment expressed through the eyes (repeated)
And I’ll know, I’ll know
Confident affirmation of recognizing the right moment (repeated)
When it’s time
Assurance of being aware when the opportune time arrives (repeated)
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