It Takes Some Time
Catch 22 Lyrics


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It takes some time
you look at me
you don't like what you see
I don't like who I am
I can change, I can change.

It takes some time
in your factory
if there's a recipe
just tell me what to do
and I'll slowly rearrange

it takes some time
so bare with me
you're always there with me
looking in the mirror
it's much clearer now, I hear ya now
echoes in my ear I can change but do I want to?
nevermind...every time...what you say...when you want it

[Chorus x2]
Find myself inside myself and no one else can find it for me
Find myself all by myself and no one else can find it for me

It takes some time
too much time with you
I don't know what to do
taking time is wasting time
and I'm not wasting away mine
someone is telling me, yelling and selling me to their whole crew
rendez-vous (rendez-vous)

It takes some time
so don't bother me
you don't like what you see
looking in the mirror
it's much clearer now I hear myself
echoes in my ears, I can change but I don't want to
fine the way I am, I can change but choose not to

It takes some time
but watch is gone
and all my clocks are wrong,
so I don't have the time to change
(I can't change for you)
or anyone
I think i'm enough fun
the way that I am and i'm finding new friends and
I'm not gonna change who I am





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "It Takes Some Time" by Catch 22 talks about the struggle of self-acceptance and the desire to change. The song begins with the singer looking at himself/herself in the mirror and not liking what they see. They want to change and are willing to do so, but it will take time. The first verse talks about being in someone's factory where they follow a recipe, and if someone showed them what to do, they could slowly rearrange themselves.


The chorus talks about the importance of finding oneself and not relying on others to do it for them. The second verse talks about the pressure from someone else to change, but the singer is content with who they are and doesn't want to change. They don't have the time or desire to change for someone else, and they are finding new friends who like them for who they are.


Overall, the song is about the struggle of self-acceptance and the pressure from others to conform. The singer wants to change but only on their terms and timeline. The chorus emphasizes the importance of finding oneself and not relying on others to do it for them.


Line by Line Meaning

It takes some time
Changing oneself requires a significant amount of time and effort.


you look at me
Others scrutinize me and judge me.


you don't like what you see
Others find fault with what they see in me.


I don't like who I am
I am dissatisfied with myself.


I can change, I can change.
I am willing and capable of changing.


in your factory
In the environment or system that you've created.


if there's a recipe
If there's a specific set of instructions, steps or guidelines that I can follow.


just tell me what to do
Provide me with clear direction or guidance.


and I'll slowly rearrange
I'll make adjustments or modifications incrementally, over time.


so bare with me
Be patient with me as I undergo this process.


you're always there with me
You're a constant presence in my life.


looking in the mirror
Self-reflection and introspection.


it's much clearer now, I hear ya now
My perspective and understanding have shifted due to your influence.


echoes in my ear I can change but do I want to?
I'm grappling with the decision of whether or not to change.


nevermind...every time...what you say...when you want it
I tend to disregard your advice or suggestions, regardless of when or how often they're given.


[Chorus x2] Find myself inside myself and no one else can find it for me Find myself all by myself and no one else can find it for me
I'm the only one who truly knows and understands myself, and no one else can change that.


too much time with you
Spending too much time in your company.


I don't know what to do
I'm uncertain of my actions or next steps.


taking time is wasting time
Time spent on self-improvement is time not spent on other things.


and I'm not wasting away mine
I'm not squandering my time or potential.


someone is telling me, yelling and selling me to their whole crew
Others are pressuring me to change according to their ideals or standards.


rendez-vous (rendez-vous)
A possible reference to a meeting or appointment.


so don't bother me
Don't pester me to change.


looking in the mirror
Continuing to reflect on my own self-improvement.


it's much clearer now I hear myself
I'm becoming more self-aware and in tune with my own desires and needs.


I can change but I don't want to
I have the ability to change, but I'm choosing not to.


fine the way I am, I can change but choose not to
I'm content with who I am, and while I have options to change, I'm making a conscious decision to stay the same.


but watch is gone and all my clocks are wrong, so I don't have the time to change
I'm unable to change due to a lack of time or resources.


(I can't change for you) or anyone
I can't or won't change my actions or behavior to please others.


I think i'm enough fun
I'm happy with my current state of being and don't need to change to have a good time.


the way that I am and i'm finding new friends and I'm not gonna change who I am
I'm continuing to find happiness, acceptance, and new friendships without changing who I am at my core.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTIS RUSH

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