I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Andy Simpkins Lyrics
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Yesterday, perhaps
Danced with Jim and Paul
And kissed some other chaps
Once I was young
But never was naive
I thought I had a trick or two
And now I know I was naive
I didn't know what time it was
Then I met you
Oh, what a lovely time it was
How sublime it was too
I didn't know what day it was
You held my hand
Warm like the month of May it was
And I'll say it was grand
Grand to be alive, to be young
To be mad, to be yours alone
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own"
I didn't know what year it was
Life was no prize
I wanted love and here it was
Shining out of your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
Grand to be alive, to be young
To be mad, to be yours alone
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own"
I didn't know what year it was
Life was no prize
I wanted love and here it was
Shining out of your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
The song “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was” by Andy Simpkins talks about the experience of falling in love with someone who changes one’s perception of life. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer had been young and had flirted with other men before meeting the person who turned their life around. They thought they had figured out a few things about life, but now realize they had been naive. The song expresses an intense feeling of gratitude for having found true love, and this newfound love has changed their outlook on life entirely. The lyrics express a deep understanding of the importance of love in life.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses how their life was transformed by their lover. The phrase “I didn’t know what time it was/ Then I met you” implies that the singer’s life was lackluster and without direction until they met the person who changed everything. The mention of the month of May brings forth the image of spring, which is often associated with new beginnings, growth, and renewal. The singer describes the time they spent with their lover as grand and sublime, indicating how much they treasured the experience. The line “I’m wise and I know what time it is now” indicates that the person has had a change in perspective and realization of what is essential in life.
The song ends on a note of gratitude and happiness. The repeated lines about being young, mad, and alone with the person they love underline the intense connection they feel for their partner. The final line “I’m wise and I know what time it is now” indicates that the love they found has given them a newfound sense of understanding and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was young
At some point in my past, I was young
Yesterday, perhaps
This event occurred in the past, possibly very recently
Danced with Jim and Paul
I danced with two people named Jim and Paul
And kissed some other chaps
I also kissed some other men
But never was naive
Despite my youthful antics, I was never foolish or gullible
I thought I had a trick or two
I believed I possessed a few clever strategies
Up my imaginary sleeve
Strategies that only existed in my mind
And now I know I was naive
I understand that my confidence was misguided
I didn't know what time it was
At a certain point, I was ignorant of the current situation
Then I met you
But then I encountered you
Oh, what a lovely time it was
Our time together was delightful
How sublime it was too
In fact, it was quite exquisite
I didn't know what day it was
At another point, I was uncertain about the day of the week
You held my hand
But you comforted me by taking my hand
Warm like the month of May it was
Your touch provided me with a sense of warmth and comfort
And I'll say it was grand
All in all, it was truly wonderful
Grand to be alive, to be young
It was a great feeling to be alive and youthful
To be mad, to be yours alone
To be passionate and devoted exclusively to you
Grand to see your face, feel your touch
It was an incredible experience to see and touch you
Hear your voice say, "I'm all your own"
And even better to hear you tell me that I belong to you
Life was no prize
Prior to meeting you, my life was unsatisfying
I wanted love and here it was
I desired love, and I found it with you
Shining out of your eyes
Love emanated from your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it is now
As a result of my experiences, I'm now knowledgeable and aware of the present situation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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Dwayne McDowell
I didn't know what time it was then I met you
Oh, what a lovely time it was, how sublime it was too
I didn't know what day it was you held my hand
Warm like the month of may it was and I'll say it was grand
Grand to be alive, to be young, to be mad, to be yours alone
Grand to see your face, feel your touch, hear your voice
Say I'm all your own
I did not know what year it was, live was no prize
I wanted love and there it was, shining out of your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it's now.
Grand to be alive, to be young, to be mad, to be yours alone
Grand to see your face, hear your voice, feel your touch
Say I'm all your own
I did not know what year it was, live was no prize
I wanted love and there it was, shining out of your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it's now.
I didn't know what time it was then I met you
Oh, what a lovely time it was, how sublime it was too
I didn't know what day it was you held my hand
Warm like the month of may it was and I'll say it was grand
Grand to be alive, to be young, to be mad, to be yours alone
Grand to see your face, hear your voice, feel your touch
Say I'm all your own
I didn't know what year it was, live was no prize
I wanted love and there it was, shining out of your eyes
I'm wise and I know what time it's now.
Ken Kovar
her voice has this astonishing depth and instrumental quality, Sarah was one of a kind!!
Barry Watson
Sarah Vaughan! OMG! Thank you Lord for her, her voice, her music! What a angelic voice! This is probably the best Jazz I have ever heard. Her voice is the main instrument blended with the bass, piano & drums, while the gutair just doodles along. Wish I could've seen her live. Maybe in Heaven on Earth someday? Praise the Lord for Sarah, one of a kind.
Lisetta Morandi
Sara aveva anzi ha for ever una voce meravigliosa!
Matthew Apsitis
Very seductive voice , my favourite jazz vocalist. The backing band are also pretty good !
Stephanie Bridges
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, cast like a spell by the magical Divine One.
Gregory Formey
Totally agree. I listen to her sing this everyday
Jill Torvaney
Absolutely brilliant! Love guitar solo and launch by bass into 4s. Her voice is superb on this too. x
Jay Young
Jill Torvaney Yeah, that guitar was there, wasn't it?
necktieguy
She is amazing - effortless voice and great interpretation of this song. Thanks for this post.
Kim Jorgensen
That is just the greatest. I love the entire album. So divine! And the instrumentation is just so wonderful, all of them and the incomparable Joe Pass, so tasty.