Billy Joe Crawford is a Philippine-born musician and actor. He was born on … Read Full Bio ↴Billy Joe Crawford is a Philippine-born musician and actor. He was born on May 16, 1982 in Manila, Philippines and was discovered at an early age, singing at a bowling alley. He would become a series regular on an afternoon television show called That's Entertainment under the name of Billy Joe. He acted in a few movies, moved to the United States as a teenager, and started a music career, performing mostly in the United Kingdom and France, as well as in Asia. During this time he legally changed his name to Billy Crawford, giving him a more western surname. He previously dated Mandy Moore for about 3 months when he was 15 and she was 14. He currently resides in New York City.

He had major chart success in France and other parts of Continental Europe, but did not repeat this success in the United Kingdom or the United States, although his single "You Didn't Expect That" did make the lower reaches of the UK Top 40, peaking at number 35. He also contributed a remix of the Pokémon anime theme for the first movie in the series.

Billy's latest album "Big City" was released in 2004 in France and Asia only. The single "Bright Lights" was unable to break into the any Top 10 charts. The second single "Steamy Nights", fared better making Top 40, and was featured on 7 compilations across Europe and was the first single in Germany. Another song from the album Candy Store was leaked from the album and received airplay on London radio. Thought to be a duet with Ginuwine, it is featured on the Big City album. After doing the first ever online reality show "the MSN Dance Show", his third single from Big City "3 Wishes" got cancelled by his label. Billy felt it was time for something new and decided not to re-sign his contract with V2 records.

Crawford did not receive significant media attention after the Big City Tour 2005, mostly being mentioned in a few magazines for his break-up with Lorie, and new relationship with Maryss, a dancer he met when she auditioned for the Big City tour.

In 2006, Billy began recording a new album which was expected to be released in 2007. In 2006, he toured over the summer with the L5 in France and in November he was scheduled to return to his home country to shoot a film. He most recently appeared in Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist.

It's Time
Billy Crawford Lyrics

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It's Time

Intro: It's Time (9x) [They say... If I...]

Verse: Hey I can't want to connect that
I can make you sweat on the floor
Oh so more, watcha gonna do?

I wanna take take time time time doin right
Love is blind
Don't you see see see it too?

Ref: I think it's time to let you know
Maybe I'll never ever let you go
You run through my mind constantly
Baby, times that you still replace to be

It's time (15x)

Verse 2: Hey I can't want to connect that
I can make you sweat on the floor
Oh so more, watcha gonna do?

I wanna take take time time time doin right
Love is blind
Don't you see see see it too?

Ref: I think it's time to let you know
Maybe I'll never ever let you go
You run through my mind constantly
Baby, times that you still replace to be

It's time (15x)

Rap: Lookin at my squad just about that time
Tick tock tick tock, stay on mind, hey!
I don't waste for no man when I wait for you
Now, watcha wanna do? Nanana...

It's been that I want to stress your dial
Let me know, mighta takin awhile
It's the same
The way you wine,, they way you twist
You're like my wife, I gotta to watch this.
Yhe boss keep it bangin liek this
Everybody throw your hands in the air, wave your wrists,
I love the way you shake to this, move that.
Yo Billy, bring it on back.

Ref: I think it's time to let you know
Maybe I'll never ever let you go

You run through my mind constantly
Baby, times that you still replace to be (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song “It's Time” by Billy Crawford talks about a man who wants to make a deeper connection with a woman he’s interested in. The opening lyrics of the song express a sense of urgency, as the singer says "It’s time" multiple times. He then goes on to boast about his ability to make his love interest "sweat on the floor" and asks, "watcha gonna do?" implying that he’s ready and willing to take things to the next level.

The chorus is the most repeated part of the song and expresses the singer's desire to let the love interest know that he’s serious about their relationship. He’s not afraid to say that "Maybe I'll never ever let you go" and acknowledges that she "constantly" runs through his mind.

The rap verse further emphasizes his willingness to wait for his love interest to make a decision but also highlights his dancing skills, which is a major theme in the song. Overall, this song is a testament to a man’s commitment to a woman he loves and his willingness to take things to the next level.

Line by Line Meaning

Intro: It's Time (9x) [They say... If I...]
The song is called It's Time and the opening vocals are repeated several times

Hey I can't want to connect that
I'm eager to connect with you

I can make you sweat on the floor oh so more
We can dance together and have a good time

Watcha gonna do?
What do you say? Are you in?

I wanna take take time time time doin right
I want to take things slow and do things right

Love is blind
Love can make you see things in a different light

Don't you see see see it too?
Can't you see how much we could have together?

I think it's time to let you know
I think it's about time I tell you how I feel

Maybe I'll never ever let you go
I don't want to lose you

You run through my mind constantly
I can't stop thinking about you

Baby, times that you still replace to be
Moments with you are irreplaceable

Rap: Lookin at my squad just about that time Tick tock tick tock, stay on mind, hey!
I'm with my friends and it's time to make a move, time is ticking and you're on my mind

I don't waste for no man when I wait for you
I don't have time for anyone else when I'm waiting for you

Now, watcha wanna do? Nanana...
So, what do you say we give it a try?

It's been that I want to stress your dial Let me know, mighta takin awhile
I've been wanting to call you, but haven't had the chance

It's the same The way you wine, they way you twist You're like my wife, I gotta to watch this. Yhe boss keep it bangin liek this Everybody throw your hands in the air, wave your wrists, I love the way you shake to this, move that.
I love the way you dance, you move like you're a part of me. Let's keep it going and have some fun

Yo Billy, bring it on back
Hey Billy, let's get back to the song

Ref: I think it's time to let you know Maybe I'll never ever let you go You run through my mind constantly Baby, times that you still replace to be (2x)
Chorus repeated twice

It's time (15x)
Ending vocals repeated 15 times

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