Time Will Tell
宇多田光(UTADA HIKARU) Lyrics


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I'm always told that
Crying won't change anything
But no one cries with that purpose in mind

I worry and I just can't help it
I just can't control the time
Take off into the blue sky
From this long runway!

Time will tell
When time passes we'll understand
Cry, it's ok if you don't try so hard
When time passes we'll understand
Cry, there's no hard road to tomorrow
Surely, surely, surely

Even if there's rain, if we fly above the clouds
Always blue sky
Even the sun seems so close
Like you could grab it with your hand

Don't get depressed alone
We just can't control the time
Take off into the blue sky
From this long runway!

Time will tell
When time passes we'll understand
Cry, now I can't even fool myself with these excuses
Time will tell
When time passes we'll understand
Cry, so now it's ok to cry if I feel like it
Surely, surely, surely

Time will tell
When time passes we'll understand
Cry, it's ok if you don't try so hard
When time passes we'll understand




Cry, there's no hard road to tomorrow
Surely, surely, surely

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of 宇多田光(UTADA HIKARU)'s song Time Will Tell, she expresses the universal advice that we often hear: "crying won't change anything." However, in the next line, she points out that people don't cry with the intent of changing anything too. Crying is just an emotional release that people need to go through, and there is nothing wrong with that. In the second verse, she admits that she worries a lot and can't help feeling out of control with time, which is an inherent fear we all have. However, the chorus reassures her and the listeners that with time, everything will become clear. There is no need to try too hard, and it's okay to cry through the tough times. The ending of the song emphasizes the certainty of time bringing clarity and peace.


The entire song's mood is hopeful despite singing about worries and fear of the future. As the title suggests, Time Will Tell, emphasizes the idea that time is a great healer, and everything will work out eventually, even if it seems impossible at the moment. The lyrics are suitable for anyone who faces fear, uncertainty, or loneliness. Moreover, the song reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and it's okay to cry through the hard times.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always told that
People often tell me that


Crying won't change anything
Tears won't bring about change


But no one cries with that purpose in mind
No one cries intentionally knowing it won't bring change


I worry and I just can't help it
I feel anxious and unable to control my worries


I just can't control the time
I'm unable to control the passage of time


Take off into the blue sky
Begin a new journey into the open sky


From this long runway!
Starting point of the journey is long and vast


Time will tell
The truth will be revealed with time


When time passes we'll understand
With the passing of time, we'll gain understanding


Cry, it's ok if you don't try so hard
It's alright to cry even if you're not trying too hard


Surely, surely, surely
Without doubt or hesitation


Even if there's rain, if we fly above the clouds
Despite the obstacle of rain, we can soar above the clouds


Always blue sky
Beyond the clouds is a constant blue sky


Even the sun seems so close
The sun appears close in the vast sky


Like you could grab it with your hand
It feels like the sun can be reached out and touched


Don't get depressed alone
Do not become saddened in solitude


We just can't control the time
The passage of time is beyond our control


Cry, now I can't even fool myself with these excuses
It's okay to cry since I can no longer deceive myself with excuses


Cry, so now it's ok to cry if I feel like it
Crying is acceptable if I feel like doing so


Cry, there's no hard road to tomorrow
It's okay to cry since the path to the future doesn't have to be difficult




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@user-ho8gb2ou1y

泣いたって
何も変わらないって言われるけど
誰だって
そんなつもりで泣くんじゃないよね

悩んだって仕方ないよ
I just can't control the time
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと

雨だって
雲の上へ飛び出せば
Always blue sky
太陽だって
手でつかめるぐらい近くに感じられる

ひとりで落ち込まないで
We just can't control the time
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 今の言い訳じゃ自分さえごまかせない
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だから今は泣きたいだけ泣いていい
もっと もっと もっと

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと



@cs25807

Ah ha…ha…

泣いたって何も変わらないって言われるけど
誰だってそんなつもりで泣くんじゃないよね

悩んだって仕方ないよ
I just can't control the time
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと

雨だって 雲の上へ飛び出せば
Always blue sky
太陽だって手でつかめるぐらい近くに感じられる

ひとりで落ち込まないで
We just can't control the time uh…
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 今の言い訳じゃ自分さえごまかせない
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だから今は泣きたいだけ泣いていい
もっと もっと もっと

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと



@user-sx7kr7rw7d

泣いたって何も變わらないって言われるけど 
울어봤자 아무 것도 변하지 않는다고 하지만 
誰だってそんなつもりで泣くんじゃないよね 
어느 누구도 그러려고 우는 건 아니지 
惱んだって仕方ないよ I just can’t control the time 
고민해도 어쩔 수 없어 I just can’t control the time 
この長いRunwayから靑空へtake off! 
이 긴 Runway에서 파란 하늘로 take off! 


Time will tell 時間がたてば分かる 
Time will tell 시간이 지나면 알 수 있어 
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい 
Cry 그러니 그렇게 안달하지 않아도 되 
Time will tell 時間がたてば分かる 
Time will tell 시간이 가면 알 수 있어 
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ 
Cry 내일로 가는 교활한 지름길은 없어 
きっと きっと きっと 
분명히 
雨だって雲の上へ飛び出せば Always blue sky 
비는 구름 위로 날린다면 Always blue sky 
太陽だって手でつかめるくらい近くに感じられる 
태양은 손에 잡힐 정도로 가깝게 느껴져 
ひとりで落ちこまないで We just can’t control the time
혼자서 우울해 하지마 We just can’t control the time  
この長いRunwayから靑空へtake off! 
이 긴 Runway에서 파란 하늘로 take off! 


Time will tell 時間がたてば分かる 
Time will tell 시간이 가면 알 수 있어 
Cry 今の言い譯じゃ自分さえこまかせない 
Cry  지금의 변명으로는 자신 역시 속일 수 없어 
Time will tell 時間がたてば分かる 
Time will tell 시간이 가면 알 수 있어 
Cry だから今は泣きたいだけ泣いていい 
Cry 그러니 지금은 울고 싶은 심정만으로 울어도 좋아 
もっと もっと もっと 
더욱 더



@eugenelui603

(Oh, baby, oh..)
Naitatte nanimo kawaranai tte iwareru kedo
Dare datte sonna tsumori de nakun ja nai yo ne

Nayandatte shikata nai yo
I just can't control the time
Kono nagai runway kara aozora e take off

Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry dakara sonna aseranakuta tte ii
Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry ashita e no zurui chikamichi wa nai yo
Kitto, kitto, kitto

Ame datte kumo no ue e tobidaseba
Always blue sky
Taiyou datte te de tsukameru
Gurai ni chikaku kanjirareru

Hitori de ochikomanai
We just can't control the time
Kono nagai runway kara aozora e take off

Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry ima no iiwake ja jibun sae gomakasenai
Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry dakara ima wa nakitai dake naite ii
Motto, motto, motto

Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry dakara sonna aseranakuta tte ii
Time will tell, jikan ga tateba wakaru
Cry ashita e no zurui chikamichi wa nai yo
Kitto, kitto, kitto

So, don't you worry, oh
I just hope you understand
Baby, nice and easy
(Time will tell)
Ame ni makenai
Blue sky, above us
Above us (Time will tell)
Time will tell...



@user-dp3ty7xn4k

虽然被告知哭泣是无法改变一切
任谁也不打算在那里情况下哭泣
会烦恼也是无可奈何
I just can't control the time
从这长长的跑道往天空飞去
Time will tell
时间会证明一切
Cry所以不用这麼焦急
Time will tell
时间会证明一切
Cry没有通往明天的捷径
虽说是下雨
如果飞出云端的话
Always blue sky
虽说是太阳
感觉像是可以用手握住
那般地靠近
一个人不要陷入
I just can't control the time
从这长长的跑道往天空飞去
Time will tell
时间会证明一切
Cry现在的辩解
连自己都无法欺骗
Time will tell
时间会证明一切
Cry所以现在想哭就哭吧



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@user-sw2sg4wj8h

令和6年でも聞いてる方はいらっしゃいますか?😊

@user-te4yh2cy3u

宇多田ヒカルで一番好きな曲です✨
この曲聴くと元気出ます🎉

@user-sw2sg4wj8h

@@user-te4yh2cy3u 嬉しいです✨
いい曲ですよね~

@user-kh5jh9zf4k

はい

@Gonta-wn2ym

いまだに好きで
聞いてます

@zf6543

来年も再来年も聴いてるよ

@yozora052

自分は宇多田ヒカル曲の中でtime will tellが1番当時の懐かしさを感じる

@t.y.4947

15歳でこれはやっぱ天才だよ

@kolivia6479

もしかしたら、この曲が1番好きな曲かもしれない。
あの時のなんとも言えない切なさが本当に好き。
思い出させてくれる色あせない曲

@user-ho8gb2ou1y

泣いたって
何も変わらないって言われるけど
誰だって
そんなつもりで泣くんじゃないよね

悩んだって仕方ないよ
I just can't control the time
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと

雨だって
雲の上へ飛び出せば
Always blue sky
太陽だって
手でつかめるぐらい近くに感じられる

ひとりで落ち込まないで
We just can't control the time
この長いRunwayから青空へTake off!

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 今の言い訳じゃ自分さえごまかせない
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だから今は泣きたいだけ泣いていい
もっと もっと もっと

Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry だからそんなあせらなくたっていい
Time will tell 時間がたてばわかる
Cry 明日へのずるい近道はないよ
きっと きっと きっと

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