Time to Cry
Allen Jon Lyrics
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I didn't know the night until I lost the day
I didn't know the question till I was asking myself why
Now I know it's my time to cry
I had all the heavens and the stars at my command
I held love like a rare bird helpless it in my hands
Oh but I was cruel and like a fool I let it die
Time to cry, time to cry
Now that it's all over
It's my time to cry
They say all's fair in love, who am I to disagree
I lived by the sword that now is cutting me
There's no getting round it, it's one eye for an eye
Now I know it's my time to cry
Time to cry, time to cry
Now that it's all over
It's my time to cry
Wish I could find the words to make you change your mind
Wish I could feel the warmth of your lips one more time
But you're gone forever and the river has run dry
Now I know it's my time to cry
Time to cry, time to cry
Now that it's all over
It's my time to cry
Time to cry, time to cry
Now that it's all over
It's my time to cry
The song "Time to Cry" by Allen Jon talks about the singer's regrets and realization that he had taken love for granted, and how he is now paying the price. The lyrics suggest that the singer did not understand the value of love until he lost it. He admits that he did not know what love was until he let it slip away, and he did not appreciate the light until he lost the day. He also acknowledges that he did not know what questions to ask until he found himself alone and questioning himself. The singer feels that it is now his time to cry because he finally understands the value of love, and he realizes that he has lost something he can never get back.
The song suggests that the singer had everything he wanted, including love, but he did not value it, and he treated it cruelly. The singer feels that he held love like a rare bird that he could control, but he realized that he was powerless when he lost it. The line "like a fool, I let it die" further emphasizes that the singer blames himself for the loss of love. He also feels that he deserves the pain that he is now experiencing because he lived by the sword, hoping that he would never get hurt, but he ended up being the one who got hurt.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "time to cry" several times, suggesting that the singer is now accepting responsibility for his actions and is ready to face the consequences. The phrase "now that it's all over" suggests that the singer has finally come to terms with the loss of love, and he is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know what love was till I let it slip away
The singer did not fully understand what love was until they lost it.
I didn't know the night until I lost the day
The singer did not appreciate the good times until they experienced the bad times.
I didn't know the question till I was asking myself why
The singer did not understand what they wanted until they were forced to question their own desires.
Now I know it's my time to cry
The artist has come to the realization that they must face the consequences of their actions.
I had all the heavens and the stars at my command
The artist had everything they could have wanted at their disposal.
I held love like a rare bird helpless it in my hands
The singer had control over their love, but did not treat it with care.
Oh but I was cruel and like a fool I let it die
The singer acknowledges their mistakes in losing the one they loved.
They say all's fair in love, who am I to disagree
The artist acknowledges the idea that love can lead to unfortunate circumstances.
I lived by the sword that now is cutting me
The artist is experiencing the negative consequences of their choices.
There's no getting round it, it's one eye for an eye
The artist understands that their actions have consequences and there is no escaping them.
Wish I could find the words to make you change your mind
The singer regrets their past choices and wishes they could have done things differently to avoid losing the one they love.
Wish I could feel the warmth of your lips one more time
The artist longs for the physical and emotional connection they once shared with their lost love.
But you're gone forever and the river has run dry
The singer understands that their love is gone forever and there is no way to bring it back.
Time to cry, time to cry
The repeated phrase emphasizes the singer's need to express their emotions and face the reality of their situation.
Now that it's all over
The singer comes to terms with the finality of their situation.
It's my time to cry
The artist acknowledges that it is their responsibility to face the negative consequences of their actions and express their emotions.
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