time was
Christy June Lyrics

Once I was young, yesterday, perhaps
In the past, I was young and carefree, may have been yesterday.

Danced with Jim and Paul and kissed some other chaps
I danced and kissed other men named Jim and Paul in my youth.

Once I was young, but never was naive
Even in my youth, I was not gullible or innocent.

I thought I had a trick or two up my imaginary sleeve
I believed I had some clever plans or ideas but they were only in my mind.

And now I know I was naive
Looking back, I realize that I was not as experienced or wise as I thought.

I didn't know what time it was
I was unaware of the passing of time.

Then I met you
But after meeting you,

Oh, what a lovely time it was
I experienced a wonderful time with you.

How sublime it was too!
It was truly magnificent and delightful.

I didn't know what day it was
Similarly, I did not care about the calendar date.

Then you held my hand
But when you took my hand,

Warm like the month of May it was
It felt pleasant and comfortable as the month of May.

And I'll say it was grand
I will declare that it was a truly grand experience.

Grand to be alive, to be young
It feels great to be alive and youthful.

To be mad, to be yours alone
To be crazy in love with you and belong only to you.

Grand to see your face, feel your touch
It's wonderful to behold your face and feel your caress.

Hear your voice say I'm all your own
And to hear you affirm that I am your one and only.

I didn't know what year it was
In the past, I was oblivious to the year or the passing of the time.

Life was no prize
Back then, life was not exactly a reward or a present for me.

I wanted love and here it was
I yearned for love, and finally, I found it with you.

Shining out of your eyes
I discovered love shining brightly in your gaze.

Once I was old, twenty years or so
Switching to the present, I am now in my thirties or forties.

Rather well preserved, the wrinkles didn't show
Despite my age, I still look young and beautiful without wrinkles or lines in my skin.

Once I was old, but not too old for fun
But even though I am aging, I can still have some fun and enjoyment.

I used to hunt for little girls up my imaginary gun
In my younger days, I was looking out for younger women as potential romantic interests.

But now I ain't for only one
But presently, I am committed to only one person.

I'm wise and I know what time it is now
Now that I am older and more experienced in life, I am more knowledgeable of the passage of time and life's priorities.

I'm so wise and I know what time it is now
I am even more confident and assured of my wisdom and understanding of the present moment.