Ain't It Time
Chicago Lyrics


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Oh what a lucky day
Things are going my way
Sun is arising mesmerizing everything I say
People all around this uptight town
Someone's gonna recoginze me

Ain't it time
Dues I've been paying for so long only making me stronger
Lady luck won't you please come to me I can't wait any longer
I spend all my time writing notes and rhyme
Tryin' to find new dimensions

Ain't it time

Time for movin' on
Time enough to grow
Time enough to find myself
Everything's okay
What a lucky day
Time enough to play my guitar

Competition everywhere is getting all of us down
I've been makin' all the rounds I feel like a train on the wrong track

Don't get lost 'cause you might get caught going out
The wrong door now

Ain't it time

Time for movin' on
Time enough to grow
Time enough to find myself
Everything's okay




What a lucky day
Time enough to play my guitar

Overall Meaning

The song "Ain't It Time" by Chicago is a powerful anthem about seizing one's moment and making the most out of their talent. The lyrics begin with the singer feeling lucky and confident that things are going their way. They are basking in the beauty of the sunrise and the world around them, and they believe that someone will soon recognize their talent. The singer has spent a long time paying their dues, but they feel that it has only made them stronger, and they are ready for luck to finally come their way. They spend all their time writing notes and rhymes, trying to find new dimensions for their art.


The chorus of the song is a triumphant call to action, encouraging people to move on, grow, and find themselves. The singer is grateful for the time they have to play guitar, and they see everything as being okay. They recognize that there is intense competition all around them, but they refuse to get lost or go out the wrong door. Instead, they see it as an opportunity to keep pushing themselves to be their absolute best.


Overall, "Ain't It Time" is a motivational and inspiring song that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and never give up on their talents. It emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and seizing the moment when it presents itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh what a lucky day
I am having a wonderful day that is in my favor


Things are going my way
Everything is working out for me as planned


Sun is arising mesmerizing everything I say
The bright morning sun is casting an enchanting light on my words


People all around this uptight town
There are individuals in this nervous city


Someone's gonna recognize me
It's only a matter of time before someone acknowledges my talent


Dues I've been paying for so long only making me stronger
All the struggles and hardships I have endured have only made me more resilient


Lady luck won't you please come to me I can't wait any longer
I am eagerly waiting for a stroke of good luck to come my way


I spend all my time writing notes and rhyme
I occupy all my time crafting lyrical compositions


Tryin' to find new dimensions
I am striving to discover new creative outlets


Time for movin' on
It is time for me to progress forward


Time enough to grow
I have enough time to mature and develop


Time enough to find myself
I have ample opportunity to self-discover and learn


Everything's okay
All is well


What a lucky day
This is a fortuitous moment


Time enough to play my guitar
I have sufficient time to indulge in playing my musical instrument


Competition everywhere is getting all of us down
The competitive environment is causing distress for everyone


I've been makin' all the rounds
I have been visiting and performing everywhere


I feel like a train on the wrong track
I feel lost and misguided


Don't get lost 'cause you might get caught going out
Be careful not to get sidetracked and end up facing dire consequences


Ain't it time
Is it not the right moment to act?




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Comments from YouTube:

Todd Walker

One of the best songs on the album. I always loved the guitar riff and Cetera belting out the background vocals! Dacus was a great guitar player. He had huge shoes to fill and he did well.

Nicholas Osthelder

I think this song has solid playing on it including the guitar.  However the songs they did when Terry Kath was alive and in the band were the best songs that Chicago put out in my opinion.  This album they tried more of a hard rock approach.  Some of it was good and some not so good. The production on this album was good also.

Dr. Elli Tahir

Exquisitely rock!
Chicago rocks

klct2006

I love the way the music slowly gets louder and louder in the beginning!

SATOSHEEEE

What i've thought about Donnie Dacus, I could have much more his guitar solos as well as vocals. It was natural that he was different from his predecessor Terry Kath. I think Donnie was much more hard-rock-like as well as jazzier(fusion-like) somewhat.

nesbitttribune

Donnie Dacus was a wonderful addition.

ChihuahuaboyDH

Nice Chicago tune featuring Donnie Dacus on lead guitar & lead vocals. It's a shame Dacus was let go from the band after "Hot Streets"' follow-up, "Chicago 13". Dacus got his start teaching guitar in his youth before teaming up with Stephen Stills et. al.. After he was fired from Chicago, Dacus seemed to obscurely disappear into thin air. What a shame, as he was a good fit for Chicago. His guitar solo on "Alive Again" is proof of Dacus's musicianship within the band.

Best wishes, Donnie Dacus!

M P

+ChihuahuaboyDH Peter Cetera just added pics from the January 23rd, 2016 Miami Magic City Casino concert with Donnie Dacus on guitar for "25 or 6 to 4" to his website: www.petercetera.com/photos/

borgduck

@bucky468 The early Chicago was too Psychedelic/Acid Rock/Classical/Jazz-Fusion Rock to be AOR!!

1mariajz

Didn't they put this out right after terry Kath died?? I seem to remember his face was somehow "added" for the cover...

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