Funny How Time Slips Away
Time's Playful Twist: Reflections on Love and Life
Lyrics
Well hello there
Greeting and acknowledgment of a long absence
My it's been a long long time
Expressing the extended duration of the separation
How am I doin',
Inquiry about the other person's well-being
Oh well I guess I'm doin' fine
Self-assessment, indicating a positive state
It's been so long now and it seems that
Reflecting on the lengthy time that has passed
It was only yesterday
Comparing the present to a recent past moment
Mmm, ain't it funny how time slips away
Observation on the ironic and unpredictable nature of time
How's your new love,
Inquiring about the other person's new romantic relationship
I hope that he's doin' fine
Expressing a wish for the well-being of the new partner
Heard you told him, yes baby
Referring to the other person's commitment to the new partner
That you'd love him till the end of time
Recalling a similar commitment made by the other person to the speaker
Well you know, that's the same thing
Noting the similarity between past and present promises
That you told me
Reminiscing about a recent conversation
Well it seems like just the other day
Expressing the swift passage of time
Mmm, ain't it funny how time slips away
Reflecting on the ironic nature of time slipping away
Gotta go now,
Announcing the need to depart
Guess I'll see you hanging round
Anticipating encountering the other person in the future
Don't know when though, oh
Expressing uncertainty about the timing of the return
Never know when I'll be back in town
Uncertain about the future meeting in town
But I remember what I told you
Recalling a previous warning or prediction
That in time your gonna pay
Stating a belief that consequences will come in time
Well ain't it surprisin' how time slips away
Expressing surprise at the rapid passing of time
Yeah, ain't it surprisin' how time slips away
Reiteration of the astonishment at the fleeting nature of time
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