Just In Time
Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler Lyrics

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Now it's been something seeing you again
In this time we've had to spend
You've been so good to be around
I thank you for that special thrill
Keep me going on until
The next time I'm in town

Though I won't be back here for a while

Or hear your laughter, see you smile
And I'll remember what went down
I can't tell you how or when
But I'll be seeing you again
The next time I'm in town

Now the faces and the places range
'Cross the bridge of time and change
Once again I'm homeward bound
There's one thing I promise you
And that's another rendez-vous
The next time I'm in town

Now it's been something seeing you again
And in this time we've had to spend
You've been so good to be around
And I thank you for that special thrill
Keep me goin' on until
The next time I'm in town

'Til the next time I'm in town
'Til the next time I'm in town

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler's song The Next Time I'm In Town depict a reunion between two individuals after a long time. The song talks about how the person feels grateful to be around the other person and how they have been a source of happiness for them. The lyrics show that the person will not be around for a while, but they promise to meet again. The singer talks about being homeward bound and how they will come back again to visit this person.

The lyrics of this song are a representation of the feelings of longing, hope, and gratitude. The song is about the special bond between two people, which is still intact despite the distance and the time that has passed. The song touches on the idea of how people can still be an important part of our lives, even if we don't see them often. These lyrics show us how even a small encounter with someone can make a difference in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Now it's been something seeing you again
It has been a great experience to see you again

In this time we've had to spend
During the time we spent together

You've been so good to be around
It was a pleasure being around you

I thank you for that special thrill
I appreciate the excitement you brought into my life

Keep me going on until
You give me the strength to continue until

The next time I'm in town
The next time I visit this town

Though I won't be back here for a while
Even though I won't return to this place soon

Or hear your laughter, see you smile
Or enjoy your laughter and smile

And I'll remember what went down
I will remember what happened

I can't tell you how or when
I am uncertain about how or when

But I'll be seeing you again
But I am sure I will see you again