Funny How Time Slips Away
Time's Silent Dance: Stevie Wonder's Reflections on Love's Ever-Changing Rhythms
Lyrics
Well hello there,
Expression of greeting, acknowledging a significant period since the last encounter.
My it's been a long long time
Highlighting the extended duration since their last interaction.
How am I doin',
Inquiry about the other person's well-being.
Oh well I guess I'm doin' fine
Indication of personal well-being, suggesting a positive status.
It's been so long now and it seems that
Reflecting on the extended time that has passed.
It was only yesterday
Suggesting a perception that the past feels recent.
Mm ain't it funny how time slips away
Observation on the curious and sometimes ironic nature of how time elapses.
How's your new love,
Asking about the current romantic relationship of the other person.
I hope that he's doin' fine
Expressing hope for the well-being of the new romantic partner.
Heard you told him, yes baby
Reference to the past conversation where the speaker was informed about the enduring love commitment.
That you'd love him till the end of time
Recalling a commitment made to the new love interest.
Well you know, that's the same thing
Pointing out the similarity between the current commitment and one made to the speaker.
That you told me
Reminiscing about a similar promise made by the other person to the speaker.
Well it seems like just the other day
Expressing the fleeting nature of time, as if the past promise occurred recently.
Mm, ain't it funny how time slips away
Reiterating the theme of the surprising passage of time.
Gotta go now,
Announcing departure or the need to end the current interaction.
Guess I'll see you hanging round
Anticipating future encounters without specifying when.
Don't know when though, oh
Uncertainty about the timing of the speaker's return to town.
Never know when I'll be back in town
Expressing the unpredictable nature of future visits.
But I remember what I told you
Recalling a warning or prediction made to the other person about consequences in the future.
That in time your gonna pay
Emphasizing the expectation that the other person will face consequences over time.
Well ain't it surprisin' how time slips away
Expressing amazement at the surprising and unpredictable nature of time.
Yeah, ain't it surprisin' how time slips away
Reiterating the astonishment at how time passes unexpectedly.
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