Only Time Will Tell
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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There was a time for you
There was a time for me
There was a time when we were one
It's time to see through cloudy days
A time when we can find our way
Through thick and thin we still had fun

But as all those things have to change
Nothing ever remains the same
I made mistakes, you made some too
I guess there's things we just can't undo
Does this mean we're through

Now it's time to make it clear
Do you still want me here
Or would you'd rather me move on down the line
Please help me try to understand
Tell me if it's god plan
Heaven or hell only time will tell

Tell me should I stop believing
Pack my bags and just stop feeling
But baby one kiss might say farewell




Only time will tell, only time will tell
Only time will tell, only time will tell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Only Time Will Tell by Billy Ray Cyrus is a reflection on a past relationship that has encountered some hardships. The chorus of the song emphasizes the uncertainty of the future and how time is the only thing that can determine the outcome. The verse highlights the good times in the relationship but also acknowledges the mistakes that both parties have made. The line "Does this mean we're through" shows the insecurity and fear of separation.


The artist then emphasizes that it is time to make a choice on whether to continue or move on. The line "Tell me if it's god plan" implies a sense of spiritual guidance and the need for a higher power to provide direction. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "only time will tell" which conveys a sense of hopelessness or acceptance of whatever the future holds.


Overall, the lyrics of the song show the emotions involved in a relationship that has gone through several changes and how time is viewed as the ultimate judge of the future.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a time for you
There was a period in the past when you were important to me in my life


There was a time for me
There was a time in the past when I was important to you in your life


There was a time when we were one
We were once united and had a good relationship


It's time to see through cloudy days
It's time for us to see clearly through difficult times


A time when we can find our way
There's still time for us to find a way to move forward


Through thick and thin we still had fun
We still managed to enjoy each other's company and appreciate the good times


But as all those things have to change
Nothing is permanent and everything has to evolve


Nothing ever remains the same
Life is full of changes and nothing is constant


I made mistakes, you made some too
We both made mistakes in our relationship


I guess there's things we just can't undo
Some things can't be erased or undone


Does this mean we're through
Is it the end of our relationship?


Now it's time to make it clear
It's time to clarify the situation between us


Do you still want me here
Are you willing to work on our relationship and have me be a part of your life?


Or would you'd rather me move on down the line
Do you want me to leave and move on?


Please help me try to understand
I need your help to comprehend the current state of our relationship


Tell me if it's god plan
Let me know if what's happening in our relationship is meant to be


Heaven or hell only time will tell
Only time will tell whether our relationship will lead us to a positive or negative outcome


Tell me should I stop believing
Should I give up on having a future with you?


Pack my bags and just stop feeling
Should I leave and stop caring about you?


But baby one kiss might say farewell
One kiss could be the deciding factor for the end of our relationship


Only time will tell, only time will tell
Only time can reveal the future of our relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLY RAY CYRUS, GREG FLETCHER

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