Space and Time
- The Verve Lyrics
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To keep our love alive
We have existence and it's all we share
There ain't no real truth
There ain't no real lies
Keep on pushin' 'cause I know it's there
Oh, can you just tell me
Let me sleep tonight
Oh, can you comfort me
Tonight (It's all right)
Make it all seem fine
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
There'll be no lullabies
There'll be no tears cried
We feel numb 'cause we don't see
That if we really care
And we really loved
Think of all the joy we'd feel
Oh, can you just tell me
It's all right (It's all right)
Let me sleep tonight
Oh, can you comfort me
Tonight (It's all right)
Make it all seem fine
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
Ain't got no lullaby, no, no
Ain't got no lullaby, oh, no
There is no space and time
Oh lord
There is no space and time
Oh lord
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
The Verve's song "Space And Time" is a song that speaks to the power of love, and the role that it can play in our lives. The first stanza sets the tone by acknowledging that love cannot be measured by space or time - it is simply something that exists within us. The singer suggests that while there may not be any real truth or real lies, they will keep pushing forward because they know that there is something worth fighting for. The second stanza is a plea for comfort - the singer needs someone to tell them that everything will be all right, and to help them feel safe and secure. The repetition of the line "I just can't make it alone" emphasizes the need for human connection and support. The final stanza provides a glimmer of hope - if we truly care and truly love, there is joy to be found.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no space and time
Our love transcends the constraints of physical space and time.
To keep our love alive
Our love exists beyond the limitations of space and time, and requires no maintenance to remain alive.
We have existence and it's all we share
The only thing we share is the fact that we exist in the same universe.
There ain't no real truth
There is no objective truth that can be definitively proven.
There ain't no real lies
There are no falsehoods that can be definitively disproven.
Keep on pushin' 'cause I know it's there
We must continue to pursue our love, because I have faith that it is real and worthwhile.
Oh, can you just tell me It's all right (It's all right) Let me sleep tonight
I seek reassurance that our love is real, so I can rest easy at night.
Oh, can you comfort me Tonight (It's all right) Make it all seem fine
I need emotional support and reassurance that our love is real and worthwhile.
I just can't make it alone Oh, no, no
I cannot navigate the complexities of life and love without your support.
There'll be no lullabies There'll be no tears cried We feel numb 'cause we don't see
We are emotionally detached from each other and have become numb due to our lack of shared experiences and emotional connection.
That if we really care And we really loved Think of all the joy we'd feel
If we were truly invested in each other and our love, we would find great joy together.
Ain't got no lullaby, no, no Ain't got no lullaby, oh, no
We do not have any shared experiences, memories, or traditions that provide comfort and emotional connection.
There is no space and time Oh lord
Our love exists beyond any physical or temporal constraints, and is therefore more profound and enduring.
We have existence and it's all we share Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
The only thing we share is the fact that we exist together, so we must continue to pursue our love and emotional connection with each other.
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Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
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@watcheroftheskies166
As an old heavy rocker from the 70's,
I have to say that this is one of the finest albums ever.
@andylambrini5460
Yeh it's up there with the best ain't it.
@porcelinaofvastoceans
Thank you for prefacing your comment by saying you're from the 70s. We're extra impressed you enjoyed the album.
@williamevans6830
The Verve Urban Hymns one of the greatest albums of its time.
@ahmedshabbir8345
@Blia Yang it's also one of the most underrated album of all time
@pedrosuarez2349
Totally agree.....
@davemustabstain7093
One of the greatest albums of ALL time ✌️
@AllGlorytoGodMoojiJesusBuddha
Agreed
@paolo-n2000
Mos Def
@MrBowww1
More people need to open their ears and minds to The Verve and the genius that is Richard Ashcroft! One of the best songwriters ever. Definetly in my lifetime anyway.