Seems Like a Long Time
Time's Tapestry: Navigating Life's Phases through Rod Stewart's Melody
Lyrics
Nighttime is only the other side of daytime
Nighttime is the opposite of daytime, emphasizing the cyclical nature of day and night.
But if you've ever waited for the sun
Waiting for the sun implies anticipation and longing for a positive change or improvement.
You know what it's like to wish daytime would come
Expressing the experience of wishing for daytime during a challenging period.
And don't it seem like a long time
Reflection on the perception of time, suggesting that difficult moments feel prolonged.
Seem like a long time, seem like a long, long time
Reiteration of the sense that challenging times seem prolonged and difficult.
Hard times are only the other side of good times
Hard times are contrasted with good times, emphasizing the duality of life experiences.
But if you ever wished hard times were gone
Desire for challenging times to end, echoing the universal wish for better circumstances.
You know what it's like to wish good times would come
Similar to line 3, expressing the longing for positive times to arrive.
And don't it seem like a long time
Reiteration of the perception that waiting for good times feels prolonged.
Seem like a long time, seem like a long, long time
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the extended duration of waiting for positive changes.
Help me, seems like a long time
An emotional plea for assistance during challenging times, repeating the theme of waiting.
Seems like a long time, seems like a long, long time
Reiteration of the sentiment that difficult moments seem enduring and lengthy.
And don't it seem like a long time
Repetition of the idea that time feels extended during tough circumstances.
Seem like a long time, seem like a long, long time
Continuation of the perception that challenging times seem prolonged.
And don't it seem like a long time
Further emphasis on the extended duration of difficult moments.
Seem like a long time, seem like a long, long time
Reiteration of the theme, highlighting the lasting impact of challenging times.
And don't it seems like a long time
Continuation of the idea that difficult moments feel prolonged.
Seems like a long time, seems like a long, long time
Repetition of the sentiment that challenging times seem lengthy and enduring.
You know it makes me sad
An expression of sadness in connection to the preceding themes of longing and difficulty.
Seems like a long time, seems like a long time
Reiteration of the idea that challenging times feel prolonged and sad.
Seems like a long, long time
Continuation of the perception that difficult moments seem extended and evoke sadness.
Yes it does,long,long,time, yes it does, long,long time
Repetition for emphasis, affirming the enduring and saddening nature of challenging times.
War time is only the other side of peace time
War and peace are presented as opposites, emphasizing the contrast between conflict and harmony.
But if you've ever seen how wars are won
Recognition of the experience of witnessing the resolution of conflicts, possibly with a yearning for peace.
You know what it's like to wish peace time would come
Similar to lines 8 and 9, expressing the desire for peaceful times to prevail.
And don't it seem like a long time
Reiteration of the perception that waiting for peace feels prolonged, tying back to the overall theme.
Seem like a long time, seems like a long, long time
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the extended duration of waiting for peaceful circumstances.
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