Billy
Timeless Reflections: John Entwistle's Ode to Friendship in 'Billy'
Lyrics
Billy and me we've been friends since '65
Billy and the singer have been friends since 1965.
Thought there were days that would never end
There were days that seemed endless in their friendship.
Man we were so alive
During those days, they felt very alive.
Now I'm bald with a little bit older gone our separate ways
The singer is now bald and a bit older, and they have gone separate ways.
Hey boy if you're still out there I'm thinking about you today.
The singer is thinking about Billy, hoping he's still out there.
Oh where does the time go, oh where does the time go.
A reflection on the passage of time and its mystery.
Billy was a fighter yea you could knock them out
Billy was a fighter, skilled at handling challenges.
Whenever I got myself in trouble you taught them what a friend was about
Billy taught the singer about true friendship during tough times.
But now I hear he's moved up north with his wife and kids
Billy has moved up north with his family.
Hey boy if you're still out there I was a remembering.
The singer remembers Billy and hopes he's still around.
Oh where does the time go, oh where does the time go.
A recurring reflection on the elusive nature of time.
Keeps on slipping away, oh yea
Time keeps slipping away, emphasizing its inevitability.
Nothing stays the same, oh no.
Nothing remains the same; change is a constant.
Oh me and Billy
The singer reflects on the passing of time with Billy.
Oh where does the time goâ?¦oh where does the time go
A continuation of the pondering on the mystery of time.
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