His 2000 album The Hour of Bewilderbeast won a prestigious Mercury Prize. He also composed the soundtrack to the movie About A Boy (starring Hugh Grant), based on the Nick Hornby's book of the same name. His third album, Have You Fed The Fish?, was released in 2002. One Plus One Is One, his fourth album, was released in 2004.
Born in the U.K., his fifth album, was released on October 16, 2006. It is a nod to one of his major influences, Bruce Springsteen.
In November 2009 it was announced on the Badly Drawn Boy website that "Damon is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to a very exciting new project which will be reaching your eardrums in the very near future". [3] This album was soon revealed to be titled "Is There Nothing We Could Do?" featuring 'music taken from and inspired by the motion picture The Fattest Man in Britain.
The Time Of Times
Badly Drawn Boy Lyrics
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Is your head not right
Did you hear my warning
This is the time of times
And your head feels like your body
You mind is close behind
There's a teardrop on your shoulder
It's the time of times again
This is the time of times
It's the time of times again
Oh, sweet morning
And your head's not right
Did you hear my warning
This is the time of times
And your head feels like your body
Your mind is close behind
There's a teardrop on your shoulder
Says this is the time of times
It's the time of times again
The time of times
Yeah this is the time of times
The lyrics to Badly Drawn Boy's song "The Time Of Times" can be interpreted in a few different ways. At face value, the song seems to be about a person experiencing a rough morning. They feel like their head and body are not in sync, and there's a sadness that they carry with them (symbolized by the teardrop on their shoulder). However, the repetition of "this is the time of times" suggests that there's something bigger going on. Perhaps the song is about a turning point in someone's life, a moment where everything changes and they have to confront difficult emotions.
The song's instrumentation matches the melancholy tone of the lyrics. It's a slow, dreamy ballad with a simple piano melody that repeats throughout. The repetition drives home the idea that this is a moment that the singer can't escape from. The vocals are hushed and introspective, as if the singer is trying to make sense of everything happening around them.
Overall, "The Time Of Times" is a haunting song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a difficult moment. Whether it's about a specific event or just a general feeling, the song resonates with anyone who has gone through a tough time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, sweet morning
Greetings! The time of day is morning and it's sweet.
Is your head not right
Is your mind not functioning properly?
Did you hear my warning
Did you receive the cautionary advice that I gave you in the past?
This is the time of times
The current moment is the most important point in time.
And your head feels like your body
Is your brain feeling as bad as your physical state?
You mind is close behind
Your brain is also undergoing a tough time.
There's a teardrop on your shoulder
A drop of tear has rolled down to your shoulder and it demonstrates the difficulty you're experiencing.
Says this is the time of times
The tear serves as proof that this is the most significant period.
It's the time of times again
This moment appears to be the most important yet again.
Oh, sweet morning
Once more, greetings! The time of day is morning and it's sweet.
And your head's not right
Yet again, your brain is not functioning properly.
Did you hear my warning
Did you receive the cautionary advice that I gave you in the past? (reiteration)
This is the time of times
Once again, the present moment is the most important point in time.
And your head feels like your body
Once more, your brain feels as bad as your physical state.
Your mind is close behind
Likewise, your brain is also undergoing a tough time.
There's a teardrop on your shoulder
Again, a drop of tear has rolled down to your shoulder and it demonstrates the difficulty you're experiencing.
Says this is the time of times
Once again, the tear serves as evidence that this is the most significant period.
It's the time of times again
This moment appears to be the most important yet again. (reiteration)
The time of times
The present moment is the most important point in time. (summary)
Yeah this is the time of times
Agreed, this is definitely the most significant moment. (confirmation)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Michael Gough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gerardjinks8743
In 20 years time this will still sound great, 🎶 🎶
@SB-is6je
3 years of 20 have passed so far, and it still sounds great! Here's to another 17.
@janicecollins6500
At the age of 60 I enjoyed this song and movie so much because it took me back 40 odd years to my then youth
@nolketessa
I watched the movie when it came out, wrote this title (in the dark, in the cinema) in the little notebook I always keep in my bag... and then forgot about it. I'm thumbing through the pages now, saw the title and decided to look it up. Glad I did!!
@VDMer2007
It was in Definetaly Maybe and Love Happens-- LOVE IT!!
@GreenFairyAbsinth
"It's a great feeling when you find the right track to go with the day".. I just saw the movie, good movie by the way, and I am so glad I took the time to see who is playing the song at the ending.This beautiful song made my day!
@dreamingformoney
I had this playing at my wedding right after the kiss. A perfect soundtrack.
@guillermostahl9813
Beautiful song. Thanks, Badly Drawn Boy. Greetings from Lima - Peru.!!😎
@patriciasuarez3159
Came here because of the movie "Definitely, Maybe"
Luv the song
@deepaksokal8144
same here ;-)