I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Timeless Love: Unveiling the Poetic Essence of 'I Didn't Know What Time It Was'
Lyrics
I didn't know what time it was
The speaker expresses a lack of awareness of the current time.
Then I met you
The speaker's perception of time changes upon meeting someone.
Oh, what a lovely time it was
The period after meeting the person is described as lovely.
How sublime it was too!
The experience is characterized as sublime, indicating its elevated and wonderful nature.
I didn't know what day it was
The speaker was initially unaware of the day.
Then you held my hand
The moment of connection is emphasized by holding hands.
Warm like the month of May it was
The warmth of the moment is compared to the pleasantness of May.
And I'll say it was grand
The experience is described as grand and positive.
Grand to be alive, to be young
The speaker expresses the grandness of being alive and young.
To be mad, to be yours alone
Various emotions like madness are associated with being exclusively someone's.
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
The joy of seeing the person's face and feeling their touch is highlighted.
Hear your voice say I'm all your own
Hearing the person claim ownership is a source of happiness.
I didn't know what year it was
The speaker was initially unaware of the year.
Life was no prize
Life seemed lacking in value or reward at that time.
I wanted love and here it was
The speaker found love unexpectedly.
Shining out of your eyes
Love is metaphorically described as shining from the person's eyes.
Once I was old, twenty years or so
A reflection on the past when the speaker considered themselves old.
Rather well preserved, the wrinkles didn't show
The speaker's physical appearance was well-preserved despite age.
Once I was old, but not too old for fun
Despite age, the speaker still sought enjoyment and fun.
I used to hunt for little girls up my imaginary gun
A playful admission of past behavior, possibly flirtatious, with a metaphorical reference to hunting for romantic interests.
But now I ain't for only one
The speaker is now committed to only one person.
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
The speaker claims wisdom and an understanding of the current time.
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
A repetition emphasizing the speaker's claimed wisdom and awareness of the present.
I'm so wise and I know what time it is now
An assertive declaration of the speaker's perceived wisdom and understanding of the present moment.
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