Time For Love
Abbey Lincoln feat. Stan Getz Lyrics


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And I thought that life
Would be so cold
I thought I'd need someone to hold
Like in the stories I was told
And then we met
I can't forget
How we laughed
And then
Suddenly the end
I hoped
Hoped for your love
For your love
For your love
How I hoped
For your love




For your love
For your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Time for Love" by Abbey Lincoln featuring Stan Getz tell a story of hope, love, and loss. The song begins with the singer expressing her initial belief that life would be cold and lonely without someone to hold onto, as she had been led to believe through stories. However, after meeting someone special, she experiences a period of joy and laughter, fully immersing herself in the love that she hoped would last. But just as suddenly as it arrived, her love is gone, and she's left alone once again. The singer ends the song with a sense of desperation, hoping that her love will return to her.


The song is a poignant reminder of the fragility of love and the human experience. It speaks to the deep desire for companionship that so many of us have, and the disappointment that comes with its loss. The singer's emphasis on hoping for her love to return highlights the perseverance and determination that is often needed to weather the heartache of love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

And I thought that life
In my past perceptions and understanding, I believed life to be a cold and lonely journey.


Would be so cold
I anticipated life to be full of adversity, challenges, and a lack of human warmth and love.


I thought I'd need someone to hold
I believed that I would be incomplete without a partner to share love, comfort, and support.


Like in the stories I was told
The stories I had heard about love had led me to believe that it was a magical and all-consuming experience that would complete me.


And then we met
But then, you and I crossed paths, bringing illumination and warmth to my cold and lonely world.


I can't forget
Your impact on me was so profound that it left an unforgettable mark in my heart and soul.


How we laughed
Together, we shared moments of joy and happiness that filled my soul with warmth and hope.


And then
But then, our beautiful journey together came to an end.


Suddenly the end
Our journey was abruptly halted, which left a void in my heart and a longing for what we shared.


I hoped
I wished, in my heart of hearts, that our journey would continue, and our love would grow deeper and stronger.


Hoped for your love
I yearned for your love, passion, and presence in my life, which burned a bright and beautiful flame within me.


For your love
Your love was everything to me, and I longed for it with every fiber of my being.


For your love
Your love was my guiding light and my safe haven in a cold and lonely world.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ABBEY LINCOLN

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