Chris Farlowe – vocals
Joe Moretti – guitar
Big Jim Sullivan – guitar
Jimmy Page – acoustic guitar
Albert Lee – acoustic guitar
Ricky Chapman – bass guitar
Pete Solley – piano
Andy White – drums, percussion
Mick Jagger – backing vocals
Arthur Greenslade – string arrangement
Out of time
Chris Farlowe Lyrics
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You've been away for far too long
You can't come back and think you are still mine
You're out of touch my baby
My poor old fashioned baby
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Yes you are left out, yes, you are
I said you're left out of there without a doubt
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
You thought you was a clever girl (clever girl)
Giving up your social whirl (social whirl)
You can't come back and be the first in line, oh yeah
You're obsolete, my baby
My poor, unfaithful baby
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Well, baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Yes, you are, you're left out, yes, you are
I said you're left out of there without a doubt
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Yes you are, you're left out, yes, you are
I said you're left out, out of there without a doubt
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
(Is everybody ready)
Baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
You thought you was a clever girl
(Baby, baby, baby, you're out of time)
You're livin' in that social whirl
(Baby, baby, baby, you're out of time)
Yes you are right now
The lyrics to Chris Farlowe's song "Out Of Time" are about a person who has been away for a long time, possibly due to a social whirl that they abandoned their relationship for. The song opens with the lyrics "You don't know what's going on, you've been away for far too long." indicating the separation between the two people. The singer tells the other person that they cannot come back and think they are still his because they are out of touch, poor and old fashioned, and obsolete. The term "out of time" refers to the fact that the other person has missed their chance.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the other person was unfaithful, possibly during the time they were away. The singer addresses them as "my poor, unfaithful baby" and tells them that they cannot come back and be the first in line. The repeated use of the phrase "baby, baby, baby" emphasizes the singer's condescension and the sense that the other person is a child, no longer able to compete with the singer's maturity and experience.
The chorus reiterates that the other person is "out of time" and has been left behind, without a doubt. The use of the phrase "left out" implies that the other person has been abandoned by the singer's social and personal circles. The final repetition of the phrase "baby, baby, baby, you're out of time" indicates that the singer has moved on, and the other person has lost their opportunity to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what's going on
You are clueless about the current situation.
You've been away for far too long
You have been gone for an extended period of time.
You can't come back and think you are still mine
You can't return and assume that our relationship is still the same.
You're out of touch my baby
You are not familiar with current trends or developments, my dear.
My poor old fashioned baby
You are outdated and old-fashioned, my dear.
I said baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
I'm emphasizing that you are no longer relevant or current.
Yes you are left out, yes, you are
You are excluded from something or left behind in some way.
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Once again, I'm stating that you are out of date or not in the present.
You thought you was a clever girl (clever girl)
You believed that you were intelligent or cunning.
Giving up your social whirl (social whirl)
You stopped partaking in social activities or events.
You can't come back and be the first in line, oh yeah
You cannot come back and act as if you have a higher position or priority in something.
You're obsolete, my baby
You are no longer useful or current, my dear.
My poor, unfaithful baby
You are untrustworthy and unreliable, my dear.
Well, baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
Again, I'm emphasizing that you are no longer relevant or current.
Yes, you are, you're left out, yes, you are
I am reiterating that you are excluded from something or left behind in some way.
Baby, baby, baby, you're out of time
I am once again stating that you are out of date or not in the present.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-xd3xk5ts1d
Holy shit, he is great. I am 75. Life is great with music like that. How can you die
@midnightmc3096
Agreed!
@diden3527
fkn fantastic....enjoy your 76th
@joesanto4513
you never die
your soul lives forever baby
@alangb2086
Just a couple of years behind you pal but this is fabulous, great music from a great era, unlike the shite of today, cheers🍻
@juliecrabb977
What a voice. You can't beat these songs from the 60's. These songs never grow old. Xx❤❤❤
@brennenlancashire2465
You’re right, these songs will never grow old, but sadly we do, I was 15yrs old when this song came out, I’m now 72yrs old and still listening and loving the music of the best generation ever 1960s 🤘🏼🎶🎸💕
@mjones4083
Often imitated but never bettered .
@cynthiawhyte5131
What luck we had to be young in the sixties! We had the very best music, fashion and freedom!!
@flatheadian1411
Makes me remember the summer of 66 and the friends I made that summer great times.