Only Time
Alibis Lyrics
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You'd be here and you'd be mine
It be just like old times.
But I know now it's the end,
We tried and failed my friend.
It's too broken to mend,
One of life's main events
It was only ever you.
It was only ever you.
Oh I'd try it all over again,
if you would just follow me there.
Love sometimes tires and it can spell the end
but I'm sure out there somewhere you still care.
Only time can heal this pain
Only time can make a change
Only time can heal this pain of mine.
And my world's filled right up with memories of us.
In my room where we made love
or that kiss at the corner shop.
When I thought it was a hoax
and for weeks I had my hopes.
I was dreaming of the day when you'd call me up and say
That it's you,
It was only ever you.
It was only ever you.
Oh I'd try it all over again,
if you would just follow me there.
Love sometimes tires and it can spell the end
but I'm sure out there somewhere you still care.
Only time can heal this pain
Only time can make a change
Only time can heal this pain of mine.
And for one last kiss I'd give all I have to give.
I'd dry both of our tears and we'd talk about the years gone bye.
The lyrics of Alibis's song "Only Time" describe the pain and regret of losing someone important in life. The singer spends their day and night thinking about what they could have done differently to keep the person in their life. They wish they could go back to the old times, but they realize that it's the end and they have failed. Despite the pain and heartache, the singer feels that it was only ever the person they lost that they truly loved. They reminisce about the moments they shared together, from making love in their room to a kiss at the corner shop. They hoped that the person who left them would follow them once again and they still cared. However, they know deep down that only time can heal their pain and help them move on.
The songwriter has used some powerful imagery in the song to evoke emotions in the listener. References to memories like making love, kissing, and talking about the years gone by, are all relatable and resonate with people who have gone through similar experiences. The lyrics also convey the idea that love can be exhausting and that sometimes, it can come to an end even if you don't want it to. The song ends with the singer's last-ditch attempt to win the person's heart back, to kiss them one last time, and to talk about the years gone by.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent day and night thinking if I said another line,
Reflecting on what I could've said to make you stay
You'd be here and you'd be mine
Our love would still be alive
It be just like old times.
We'd reminisce about the good old days
But I know now it's the end,
Our relationship is truly over
We tried and failed my friend.
Despite our efforts, we couldn't make it work
It's too broken to mend,
Our love is too damaged to repair
One of life's main events
Our failed relationship is a major life experience
That is you.
You were the one I loved
It was only ever you.
There was never anyone else for me
Oh I'd try it all over again,
I'd do anything to have another chance with you
if you would just follow me there.
If you'd be willing to give me another chance
Love sometimes tires and it can spell the end
Love can wear out and lead to a breakup
but I'm sure out there somewhere you still care.
I believe that you still have feelings for me
Only time can heal this pain
The only thing that can ease my heartache is time
Only time can make a change
The future holds the possibility for change
Only time can heal this pain of mine.
My emotional pain can only be eased with the passing of time
And my world's filled right up with memories of us.
My mind is full of memories of our time together
In my room where we made love
I remember our intimate moments together in my bedroom
or that kiss at the corner shop.
I recall the sweet, innocent moments we shared
When I thought it was a hoax
I was unsure if our relationship was real
and for weeks I had my hopes.
I held onto the hope that we could make it work
I was dreaming of the day when you'd call me up and say
I imagined a future where you'd reach out to me and profess your love
And for one last kiss I'd give all I have to give.
I'd do anything for one final moment with you
I'd dry both of our tears and we'd talk about the years gone bye.
We'd share our emotions and memories of our time together
Contributed by Jonathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jojoswiafan3033
can't stop singing this since I discovered on spotify :')
@Larynx036
They recently posted the lyrics to this and their others songs on their website. I just listened to this while reading the lyrics and was blown away.
The content of the lyrics tells a wonderful, sad love story that touches me deeply. But what also impresses me more is the singing; that the singer is focusing on making the words sound amazing, rather than focusing on reciting the story. It's given me a way of looking at how lyrics are sung and it just makes me more and more amazed at this pair of musicians.
@pierresimon9885
Still here. Really love this song.
@davdcv
I'd like to listen to this on Spotify again.
@Pinxezapinxada
OMG THIS SONG IS GOING TO BE A FUCKING HIT!
@miyagomberg9634
Thank you mahogany sessions! :))
@unlovableghost
I miss you guys </3
@FirstBorn__
how is this no famous ? just found him on spotify
@goldsparkz
Found you on Spotify...I'm now a fan :)
@julietnishi7245
Indication of sam, and is logical and it could not be better, I loved his music, his voice is delicious and relaxing ... Wonderful congratulations !!