Take Your time
Carl and the Rhythm All Stars Lyrics
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That's what she said
Pour yourself a cup of coffee
And I'll make the bed
A morning moon
Is in the sky
All the screamers of the night
Have passed us by
See the world
Come to life
See the streets fill up with people
In the morning light
I'll take my time
Take it in
There's no place I have to be
No prize to win
I'm strolling down my road to ruin
I don't believe I'll be there soon
I don't know why
I don't know when
It ain't no sin
I take my time
See the world
Running down
One by one
The lights go off around this town
Time for dreams
Behind the blinds
And she turns to me
And tells me take your time
I'm strolling down my road to ruin
I don't believe I'll be there soon
I don't know why
I don't know when
It ain't no sin
I take my time
The song "Take Your Time" by Carl and the Rhythm All Stars is a simple and beautiful piece of music that urges the listener to slow down and enjoy the moment. The lyrics encourage the listener to take their time and not rush through life, suggesting that there is no need to hurry to some imagined destination or to chase after material prizes. The song's opening lines, "Take your time, that's what she said / Pour yourself a cup of coffee and I'll make the bed," conjure up a peaceful scene that is conducive to reflection and contemplation. The morning moon in the sky and the absence of the "screamers of the night" further underscore the idea of quiet, restful contemplation.
The second verse of the song builds on the themes of the first, depicting a bustling city coming to life in the morning light. The imagery is vivid and detailed, with the streets filling up with people and the world slowly waking up from its slumber. The singer invites the listener to "take it in," to savor the moment and appreciate the simple pleasures of life.
The chorus features the repetition of the title phrase, "take your time," and the verse ends with a repeat of the opening verse, with the singer "strolling down my road to ruin" and "not believing I'll be there soon." The final verse depicts the lights going off around the town, signaling the end of the day and the beginning of the night. The singer's partner turns to him and tells him to take his time, once again emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and not rushing through life.
Overall, "Take Your Time" is a poignant and inspiring song that reminds us to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time
Don't rush, go at your own pace
That's what she said
Someone advised him to not hurry and take his time
Pour yourself a cup of coffee
Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee
And I'll make the bed
She will take care of household tasks to allow him to relax
A morning moon
The moon is visible in the sky during the morning
Is in the sky
The moon is visible in the sky
All the screamers of the night
The noisy people and commotion from the night before have ceased
Have passed us by
The night is over and a new day has begun
See the world
Observe the world around you
Come to life
The world awakens and becomes active
See the streets fill up with people
Watch as the streets become busy with people starting their day
In the morning light
During the daytime
I'll take my time
He will proceed slowly and not rush
Take it in
Enjoy the moment and savor the experience
There's no place I have to be
He has nowhere to go and no obligations for the moment
No prize to win
There is no reward for rushing through life
I'm strolling down my road to ruin
He is casually making his way towards failure or destruction
I don't believe I'll be there soon
He doesn't expect to fail anytime soon
I don't know why
He is uncertain as to his fate
I don't know when
He doesn't know when he will reach his end
It ain't no sin
It is not wrong to live life at a leisurely pace
See the world
Observe the world around you
Running down
Life moves quickly and the world is changing rapidly
One by one
Things are happening one at a time
The lights go off around this town
The town is slowly falling asleep as people go about their day
Time for dreams
It's time to dream and imagine a better future
Behind the blinds
In the privacy of their home
And she turns to me
His partner looks at him
And tells me take your time
And encourages him to take his time and not rush
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Written by: Carl Funk
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