The Time Has Come
Christy Moore / Donal Lunny Lyrics
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I must go away
I leave you now, my darling girl,
No longer can I stay.
My heart like yours is breaking
Together we'll prove strong
The road I take will show the world
The gentle clasp that holds my hand
Must loosen and let go
Please help me through the door
Though instinct tells you no.
Our vow it is eternal
And will bring you dreadful pain
But if our demands aren't recognised
Don't call me back again.
How their sorrow touched us all
In those final days
When it was the time she held the door
And touched his sallow face.
The flame he lit by leaving
Is still burning strong
By the lights it's plain to see
The suffering still goes on.
The time has come to part, my love
I must go away
I leave you now, my darling girl,
No longer can I stay.
The Time Has Come by Christy Moore and Donal Lunny is a poignant song that describes a relationship's end due to one partner's decision to leave. The song's lyrics are full of emotion and depth, showing the difficulty of the decision and the impact it has on both parties involved. The singer begins by stating that it's time to part, but it's clear that it's not an easy choice. He tells his lover he must go away and that he can no longer stay. Even though his heart is breaking as much as hers, they must be strong together. His journey ahead will reveal the suffering that goes on in the world, and he needs to pursue that.
The singer states that the gentle clasp holding his hand must loosen, and she must let go. And though it's difficult, he reminds her that their vow is eternal and will bring her dreadful pain. If their demands aren't recognized, don't call him back again. He asks her to help him through the door, although her instinct tells her no. The singer recalls how their sorrow touched everyone in those final moments when she held the door and touched his sallow face. But the flame he lit by leaving is still burning strong, and the suffering still goes on, as illustrated by the lights. Ultimately, the time has come to part, but their love will last forever in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come to part, my love,
It is time to leave, my love,
I must go away
I have to depart
I leave you now, my darling girl,
I bid you farewell, my beloved girl,
No longer can I stay.
I cannot stay any longer.
My heart like yours is breaking
My heart is shattered, as is yours,
Together we'll prove strong
We will support one another
The road I take will show the world
The path I follow will reveal the world
The suffering that goes on.
The pain that persists.
The gentle clasp that holds my hand
The tender grip that holds me
Must loosen and let go
Must let loose and release
Please help me through the door
Assist me as I depart
Though instinct tells you no.
Despite your inclination to hold on.
Our vow it is eternal
Our pledge is unending
And will bring you dreadful pain
But it will cause you immense agony,
But if our demands aren't recognized
However, if our pleas go unheard,
Don't call me back again.
I won't return if you call.
How their sorrow touched us all
Their sadness affected everyone
In those final days
During those last moments
When it was the time she held the door
She opened the door when it was time
And touched his sallow face.
And traced her fingers over his pale face.
The flame he lit by leaving
The blaze that he ignited by departing
Is still burning strong
Still rages powerfully
By the lights it's plain to see
It is evident in the illumination
The suffering still goes on.
The agony continues.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LONNIE WILSON, SUSAN LONGACRE
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