Time
Blind Melon Lyrics

Said all these people they won't leave me alone
The singer feels bothered by the constant attention of others and desires some time to be alone.

And we need, a little time to ourselves
Reiterating the need for a break from others to spend some quality time with oneself and reflect on things.

And half the reasons why
The singer is being introspective and examining the reasons why they feel the need to withdraw from society.

I'm sketchin' all the time
The artist is constantly working on their art and using it as an outlet to express their inner turmoil.

The result of a life in this hell
The artist considers their life to be a form of hell, and their art is a way of coping with it.

But oh well, I think it's time
Despite feeling overwhelmed, the singer has made the decision to take some time for themselves.

My faith is falling like the leaves from a tree
The singer is losing their faith in something or someone, and it is happening gradually like the natural phenomenon of leaves falling from a tree.

The pockets both take it away
Money or greed is taking away the artist's faith, leaving them feeling empty.

The sun warms my body as I'm
The warmth of the sun provides a contrast to the artist's inner turmoil.

Sittin' on a swing watching
The artist is taking a moment to relax and observe their surroundings.

Columbus clouds bring in the rain
The singer sees dark clouds approaching, symbolizing a change in their life or mood.

Oh well I think it's time
The artist has come to another realization that it's time to move on and make a change in their life.

It's time to go
The singer has made a decision that it's time to leave their current situation and move on to something new.

My mind is playing tricks on me all the time
The singer's thoughts and emotions are causing them to feel confused and doubtful, making them second-guess themselves.

To let you know that I am real
The singer is trying to prove their existence and that their thoughts and feelings are valid.

And all the worries you build
The artist recognizes that others have their own burdens and stresses that they carry around inside them.

Up inside your soul
These worries are deep-seated within one's soul and not easily shaken off.

The ones that make your world stand still
These worries can be so overwhelming that it feels like everything else in life is on hold until they are resolved.

Mean you can feel, that it's time to go..
The constant worry and stress are indications that it's time to make a change and move on to something better.

Are you fed up, Are you fed up with me?
The artist is questioning if those around them are tired of their behavior or actions.

Do you think you could do better?
The artist is asking if those around them feel they could do better than the artist.

Do you think that I know better?
The artist is questioning if they are making the right decisions and if they should trust themselves.

Do they think that they know better?
The singer wonders if others think they know what's best for the singer, causing feelings of resentment.

Five fed up faces with the itch to kill a king
The artist imagines others judging them harshly and seeking to overthrow them, feeling persecuted.

Blood red sunrise, and a breath to air that's clean
Though the singer feels downtrodden, they appreciate the beauty of nature and are renewed by it.

I drink from the faucet
The singer is drinking water from a seemingly simple source, showing they are not materialistic or pretentious.

From the porch I take a pee
The singer is enjoying small moments of humor and absurdity in life.

I look at you through the bushes
The artist is examining others from a hidden vantage point, feeling separate from them.

Where you can't see me
The artist is hidden and feels safe from the scrutiny and judgment of others.

I laugh and slip into another state of mind
The singer uses humor and escapism to cope with their struggles and distract themselves from their problems.

To let you know that I am real
By laughing and being present in the moment, the singer asserts that they are real and alive.

And all the worries you build up inside your soul
Reiterating that others have their own heavy burdens that they carry inside themselves, causing them to act out in various ways.

The ones that make your world stand still
Acknowledging the overwhelming and all-encompassing nature of these burdens.

Means you can feel, that it's time to go
The weight of one's own worries can be a sign that it's time to move on and make changes in one's life.