The Time
Baby Washington Lyrics


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The time, has turned its back on me
The time, has no sympathy
Now the time, has taken my love

Today, while we were side by side
The time seemed just to fly by
Now the time, is my enemy
For our day would be bright and gay
And our love would just float away
I'll be floating on a holy clover
For our day, would be almost over

The time, has turned its back on me




The time, has no sympathy
Now the time, has taken my love

Overall Meaning

The song "The Time" by Baby Washington explores the themes of time and love. The lyrics depict a sense of loss and heartbreak, as the singer describes how time has turned its back on them by taking away their love. The use of personification in the song lends additional emotional depth to the lyrics, as time is depicted as an entity with agency, rather than a neutral force.


The opening lines set a mournful tone right from the start, with the singer lamenting how time has abandoned them in a time of need. There is a bitter edge to the lyrics as well, as the singer notes that time has "no sympathy". The second stanza provides a contrast to the earlier, happier times when the two lovers were together, with the singer describing how time seemed to fly by when they were in each other's company. The third stanza reiterates the sense of loss and betrayal that the singer feels, with the final line driving home the point that "now the time has taken my love".


Overall, "The Time" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the pain of losing someone you love. The use of personification adds an extra layer of meaning to the lyrics, making the song feel more personal and relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

The time, has turned its back on me
I feel as if time is no longer on my side and has abandoned me when I need it most.


The time, has no sympathy
Although I may be going through a difficult time, time itself is emotionless and unsympathetic to my struggles.


Now the time, has taken my love
As time passes, it has taken away the love and joy that I used to feel.


Today, while we were side by side
In the past, there were times where I was happy and in love with someone by my side.


The time seemed just to fly by
During those happy moments, it felt as if time was moving too quickly because we were enjoying ourselves so much.


Now the time, is my enemy
But now, time is against me, and I feel as if it's working against me.


For our day would be bright and gay
There was a time when our days were filled with happiness and positivity.


And our love would just float away
But our love didn't last, and it disappeared over time.


I'll be floating on a holy clover
Despite my struggles, I'll try to remain hopeful and optimistic that things will get better.


For our day, would be almost over
Although our happy times are fleeting, I'll try to hold onto them and cherish them while I can.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JUSTINE WASHINGTON

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Comments from YouTube:

Daniel Kubacki

I love this song!

madminute

Outstanding Baby, also the piano and lead guitar up front are excellent.

djcapitallD

...that piano!..

James Prevard

She was without a doubt a heart moving force with everything she sang.

Theresa Kronholm

Baby, Baby Washington! My God it's good to hear you again!

Thomas Lombardo

My all-time favorite song by baby Washington.

Isadore Sotelo

just pure good music with meaning.

Genieve Suarez

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Genieve Suarez

I Love Baby Washington she is one of the greatest singers of all time , Reminds me of My Brother in laws Band the the devotions They would play her song The Time alot of great memories I'll never forget!!! Susie Rivera'

John Maria Strong

Thanks for the comment. Jack

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