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There Will Be Time
Baaba Maal Lyrics
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Mine waddimi yiddema
Ko ane tane holimi
Holimi ko ndjidirmi o Dunne Dunne
Hum hum waddimi yidde
But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Humm ko ane holimi
Koliyo ngopei ndjoukirade
Hasidagal modiani
Waddimi yiddema
Waddimi yiddema
Mine waddimi yiddema
Ko ane tane rokimi
Ko nanei nanei nanei nanei nanei mi waddno
Ko jonni jonni jonni jonni jonni mi watti
Ko jonni jonni jonni jonni jonni mi watti
So open up my eyes to a new light
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
And indeed there would be time
But in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light I live, I only live for you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
There is a time, a time to love
A time to sing, a time to shine
A time to leave, a time to stay
There is a time, a time to cry
A time to love, a time to live
There is a time, a time to sing
A time to love
And in the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep falling?
The lyrics of the song "There Will Be Time" by Baaba Maal and Mumford & Sons are a beautiful combination of English and Pulaar language. The song is essentially about love, with the repetition of "In the cold light, I live to love and adore you, It's all that I am, It's all that I have" emphasizing the importance of that love. The singer talks about how he only lives for his lover and how everything he has and everything he is, is because of that love. The lyrics also speak about the importance of time, how it can be used to love, sing, shine, cry, and live.
The lines "So open up my eyes to a new light, I wandered 'round your darkened land all night" emphasizes the idea of newness and the search for this novelty. The singer is looking for something new, to "lift up my eyes to a new high," and this newness is found in his love for his partner. This idea of newness is also further reinforced by the use of the phrase "there would be time" as the song progresses. The lyrics tell us that there's time for everything, a time for love, a time to leave, a time to stay, and a time to sing among others.
In summary, the lyrics of the song "There Will Be Time" by Baaba Maal and Mumford & Sons are a beautiful ode to love and the importance of time. The constant refrain of the importance of love and the repeated use of "in the cold light" emphasizes this importance. The lyrics also tell us that there is a time for everything, and that love is one of the most important things we can choose to spend our time on.
Line by Line Meaning
In the cold light, I live to love and adore you
I exist to love and cherish you, especially in challenging times
It's all that I am, it's all that I have
My love is the essence of my identity and my purpose
So open up my eyes to a new light
Help me see a brighter future and bring me out of the darkness
I wandered 'round your darkened land all night
I have gone through difficult times with you, but I am still there for you
But I lift up my eyes to a new high
I have hope for a better tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to it
And indeed there would be time
There is a possibility for us to find happiness together in the future
A time to love
Love is a universal and timeless experience
A time to sing, a time to shine
There are moments to rejoice and celebrate
A time to leave, a time to stay
There are moments when one should move on and others to hold on
There is a time, a time to cry
It's okay to be vulnerable and express emotions
A time to love, a time to live
Love is not just an abstract concept but something to experience and share
There is a time, a time to sing
Life has its ups and downs, but there are always reasons to celebrate
Why do I keep falling?
Why do I keep failing or making the same mistakes over and over?
In the cold light, I live, I only live for you
My life revolves around you and my love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Baaba Maal, Benjamin Walter David Lovett, Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall, Edward James Milton Dwane, Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford
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@coleenelias3507
If there was only one song left on Earth, I'd want it to be this one. I can't get enough. This is perfection.
@TheCatfishHIlton
Me to
@lilifunke7298
Perfection it is! 🎶 ✨ 🙌🏾 💖
@jamaicaballero23
Couldn't agree more 👍👍👍
@roycesmith999
Amen Coleen
@willywonka4690
Hell yes Coleen! This music can change the world!!
@chartman9658
This song got me through cancer treatment with hope. It gives me goosebumps and reminds me of the beautiful things to live for in our world
@gabrielcanesin475
Hope you are fine brother :)
@JonGaled
this song helped my wife and i get through infertility. we now have our daughter, and this song kept us strong.
@davewood9743
All strength to you may you beat cancer and enjoy a pain free life good luck......