The Next Time Around
Little Joy Lyrics
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The measure of your worth
Can sink your weight in gold
Sat by the ivory sill
The further out you look
The further out you'll be
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured nothing earned
Though odds are set against
In time I'll belong to you
It's how it's meant to be
Settled on your own
Sweeping dust from stone
With a letter home
Back where the hour's long
The simplest things invite a thrill
If just by noticing at will
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured nothing learned
It's how it's always been
E onde a sorte ha de te levar saiba o caminho e o fim mais que chegar
E quiera o dia ser gentil a tua mao aberta pra quem e
In time I'll belong to you
It's how it's meant to be
And how it's always been
The lyrics to Little Joy's song "Next Time Around" capture the feeling of longing and hopefulness. The opening lines, "One too many goals, the measure of your worth, can sink your weight in gold," suggest that the singer may have set unrealistic expectations for themselves. This is further emphasized by the following lines, "Sat by the ivory sill, the further out you look, the further out you'll be," which imply that the singer is stuck in a state of overthinking and may need to take a step back to reevaluate their priorities.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "In time I'll belong to you, it's how it's meant to be," which could be interpreted as an expression of faith in fate and destiny. The lines, "It's not enough to set the terms, if nothing ventured nothing earned, though odds are set against," suggest that achieving one's goals requires taking risks and accepting that failure is always a possibility. The second verse takes on a more nostalgic tone, with lines such as "Back where the hour's long, the simplest things invite a thrill, if just by noticing at will," evoking feelings of longing for a simpler time.
Line by Line Meaning
One too many goals
Having too many ambitions
The measure of your worth
The way in which you value yourself
Can sink your weight in gold
Can be very significant
Sat by the ivory sill
Seated by the window
The further out you look
The more distant your perspective becomes
The further out you'll be
The more distant your perspective will be
It's not enough to set the terms
You need to take risks in order to succeed
If nothing ventured nothing earned
If you don't take risks you won't achieve anything
Though odds are set against
Even if the chances of success are low
In time I'll belong to you
Eventually we'll be together
It's how it's meant to be
Our destiny is to be together
Settled on your own
Being content with being by yourself
Sweeping dust from stone
Taking care of the small details
With a letter home
Writing to someone far away
Back where the hour's long
In a place where time moves slowly
The simplest things invite a thrill
Finding joy in the little things
If just by noticing at will
Simply by paying attention
E onde a sorte ha de te levar saiba o caminho e o fim mais que chegar
Wherever luck takes you, know the way and the end that will come
E quiera o dia ser gentil a tua mao aberta pra quem e
And if the day wishes to be kind, your hand is open to those who need it
It's not enough to set the terms
You need to take risks in order to succeed
If nothing ventured nothing learned
If you don't take risks you won't learn anything
It's how it's always been
This is the way things have always been
And how it's always been
And this is how it has always been
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FABRIZIO MORETTI, JORDANA SHAPIRO, RODRIGO AMARANTE NEVES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheCamillagalindo
One too many goals
That measure out your worth
To seek your weight in gold
Sat by the ivory sill
The further out you look
The further out you'll be
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured, nothing earned
Though odds are set againstIn time, I'll belong to you
It's how it's meant to be
Settled on your own
Sweeping dust from stones
With a letter home
Back where the hour's long
The simplest things invite a thrill
If just by noticing at will
It's not enough to set the terms
If nothing ventured, nothing earned
It's how it's always been
E onde a sorte há de te levar
Saiba, o caminho é o fim, mais que chegar
E queira o dia ser gentil
À tua mão aberta pra quem é
In time, I'll belong to you
That's how it's meant to be
And how it's always been
@owendolle9313
As a little kid in America I saw this and it made Rio a magical mythical place to me. I am proud to say I have moved to Rio now and live here and am learning Portuguese.
@RodindOrsay
hell yeah man, capture the dream🤘
@peitolaspepe
Almost cried man, for real. Congrats for living your dream.
@valubrrt
happy for you, im trying to do the same <3
@user-kb2hb9vq4q
Sensacional!!! Seja bem vindo 🙂
@catherinehall6119
Boa sorte:)
@TheStrokesChick
I had the pleasure of meeting Fabrizio once. It was absolutely baffling how nice of a guy he is. He is with out a doubt and no exaggeration, one of the nicest people I have ever met. He seemed as happy to meet me as I was to meet him. damn, I wish more people were like him..
@zaliareyes2733
I love Albert's project, i love the voidz.... BUT THIS!!! BUT THIS!!! FAB, YOU'VE MADE IT MAN, YOU'VE MADE IT!
wish we could've enjoyed more!
@enzobaldwin6121
I think all three members realized they made something so special that if they left it alone it would remain iconic. It's like the Postal Service except it's music for feeling happy.
@oneheadlightt5900
Check out Brady of the damned