Nothin But Time
Cat Power Lyrics

I see you, kid, alone in your room
Acknowledging someone who is struggling alone in their own space.

You got the weight on your mind
They have something that is constantly weighing on their thoughts and causing them stress or worry.

And you're just trying to get by
They are attempting to simply survive and make do with what they have.

Your world is just beginning
Despite their current struggles, there is potential for the person to have a long, valuable life ahead of them.

And I know this life seems never-ending
Although it may feel like life is tedious or interminable at the moment, there is still hope for the future.

But you got nothing but time
The individual has the ability to use their time as they wish and shape their own future.

And it ain't got nothing on you
Time cannot control or hinder the person's potential success or happiness.

You know what you got to do
The individual possesses the knowledge or capability to make their situation better.

Let 'em in one by one
Taking things slowly and methodically to make sure everything is in order.

Keep 'em safe from all the harm
Ensuring that everything is secure to prevent any harm or damage.

They wanna live you wanna be somebody
Others may want to live vicariously through the individual or hope to become someone great like them.

They want to give and be wanted
Others may desire to be generous and sought after much like the individual.

They want to forgive and not be forgotten
Others hope to forgive and move on from past conflicts without being totally forgotten or disregarded in the future.

They want to reach the end
Their goal or aspiration is to reach the end or final destination of their journey.

Their way of living, their way of living
Everyone has their own unique lifestyle or path they want to live by.

Never give away, never give away your body
The individual should never relinquish their own autonomy or disregard their own needs and desires.

Never, never give away your friends
The individual should prioritize their friends and never betray them or disregard their needs.

Ever, never give away what you always wanted
They should pursue what they want or desire and never let go of their goals or aspirations.

Never, never ever give in
They should never give up, even in the face of adversity or struggles.

It's up to you to be a superhero
The individual can become their own superhero and conquer their obstacles and hardships alone.

It's up to you to be like nobody
They should embrace and celebrate their own unique personality and talents rather than try to blend in or conform to societal norms.

You ain't got nothing but time
The person has the ability to use their time as they wish.

For your way of living
To fulfill their own unique lifestyle or path.

And it ain't got nothing on you
Time cannot control or inhibit the individual's potential success or happiness.