Best known for fronting the US Rock Band Living Colour, Corey Glover embark… Read Full Bio ↴Best known for fronting the US Rock Band Living Colour, Corey Glover embarked on a diverse solo career after the band's 1994 split.

He is lead singer for the band VICE with Mike Ciro, and has two solo releases: 1998's Hymns, and 1999's Live at Wetland.

Most recently, he has taken on the role of Judas in the national touring company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, opposite Ted Neeley as Jesus.

Only Time Will Tell
Corey Glover Lyrics

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I thought I felt something strange
When I saw you today
Was it all in my mind?
It's not like yesterday
Our time together was great
I was happy before

Now what I'm trying to say

I'm not sure anymore
There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie to forgive

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hearts will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been
I do wish you well
Only time will tell

And then without a sound
You just let me go
With your crying heart
You never let me know
You could have held on so tight
I could've run away

What you give to me
I know I can't repay
There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie I could give

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hearts will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been
I do wish you well
Only time will tell

I'm so scared and alone
No one knows my pain
Where did we go wrong?
I thought we were the same

There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie we would live

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hears will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been

I do wish you well
Only time will tell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Corey Glover's song "Only Time Will Tell" are expressing the confusion and uncertainty that arises after a relationship ends. The singer of the song is left questioning the reasons for the breakup and attempting to rationalize their emotions. The song notes that past happiness cannot always be regained and people are deserving of honesty in tough situations. Glover's lyrics communicate the idea that time is the only true healer and that allowing oneself to move on can often be the best course of action.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses their fear and sense of isolation. They feel alone in their pain, with nobody to confide in and no apparent avenue for relief of their emotions. The lyrics articulate a sense of abandonment, with the former partner leaving without any explanation or closure. Ultimately, the song's refrain revolves around the phrase "only time will tell," a sentiment that acknowledges the uncertain and unpredictable nature of time's healing process.

"Only Time Will Tell" was released by Corey Glover in 1998 as a single from his album "Hymns." The song was a moderate success, with the lyrics resonating with listeners who had experienced similar situations. The song was also featured in popular TV series, including Felicity and Dawson's Creek.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I felt something strange
I felt something unusual when I saw you today

When I saw you today
When I saw you today

Was it all in my mind?
I'm questioning if what I felt was real or imagined

It's not like yesterday
Things have changed since yesterday

Our time together was great
We had a great time together

I was happy before
I was happy before this uncertain situation

Now what I'm trying to say
I'm not sure what I really want to express

I'm not sure anymore
I'm not certain of my feelings anymore

There could be so many reasons
There are a lot of possible explanations

Excuses I could give
I could make excuses

You deserve something more
You deserve better than what I can offer

Than a lie to forgive
That you have to forgive because of a lie

Only time will tell
We have to wait and see

If this is really the end
If this is really the end of us

If our hearts will mend
If our broken hearts will heal

Just what might have been
What could have happened if things were different

I do wish you well
I really do hope things turn out well for you

And then without a sound
Suddenly, without warning

You just let me go
You just let me walk away from you

With your crying heart
You were crying inside

You never let me know
You never told me how you really feel

You could have held on so tight
You could have tried harder to keep me by your side

I could've run away
I was tempted to leave

What you give to me
What you offer me

I know I can't repay
I know I can't be as good to you as you are to me

I'm so scared and alone
I feel frightened and isolated

No one knows my pain
I'm keeping my pain to myself

Where did we go wrong?
When did things start to fall apart?

I thought we were the same
I thought we were similar

Than a lie we would live
Than living a life based on lies

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD A. ALPER, COREY GLOVER, GARY MCKINLEY FRITZ, DEATRE HAIME, DENNIS DIAMOND, MICHAEL MCCOY

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