Time
Creed Lyrics


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I can't explain
Can't quite put my finger on it
The difference that makes us so different
We've said everything
Our words only betrayed us
Nothing is left nothing was left unsaid

This time I have nothing left to lose
I'm stuck the second hand won't move
It's about time that I speak my mind
It's about time, about time to find pieces of me I have lost
Without any choice I move on
Hey time, you're no friend of mine
Hey time you're no friend of mine

You cover yourself you cover your skin
Your cover yourself like you cover your sins
Please untie my hands
I'm a sinner, I'm a man
I ask for one minute to make you understand

This time I have nothing left to lose
I'm stuck the second hand won't move
It's about time that I speak my mind
It's about time, about to find pieces of me I have lost
Without any choice I move on
Hey time, you're no friend of mine
Hey time you're no friend of mine

Will you be there
To catch when I stumble when I fall
When I fall'
It's so very clear
You left me when I had no one at all
No one at all

Who will be there
To catch me, to catch me when I stumble
When I fall, when I fall
It's so very clear
You left me with no one at all
No one at all

This time I have nothing left to lose
I'm stuck the second hand won't move
It's about time that I speak my mind
It's about time, about time to find pieces of me I have lost
Without any choice I move on
Hey time, you're no friend of mine
Hey time you're no friend of mine

No friend of mine
Time, you're no friend of mine
No friend of mine
Hey time, you're no friend of mine
Hey time you're no friend of mine

The pieces of me I have lost
Without any choice I move on





Time
Time you're no friend of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Creed's "Time" describe a situation of frustration and helplessness with the passing of time. The singer expresses how he cannot quite put his finger on the reason for the differences that separate him from another person. The two have spoken and communicated everything they could, but their words only betrayed them, and nothing was left unsaid. The singer's feelings of desperation and inability to find a solution are highlighted in the line, "This time I have nothing left to lose, I'm stuck, the second hand won't move."


The singer implores the other person to see him for who he is, and not just a superficial persona shown to the world. He is asking for the opportunity to be understood, and to understand the other person better. The line, "You cover yourself like you cover your sins" displays this desire to go beyond the surface and be genuine.


The singer realizes that time is not his friend, and that he cannot hold on to the past. The line "Without any choice, I move on" highlights that the process of moving on is inevitable, and one cannot control time. The singer is not asking for pity or sympathy but rather pleading for someone who will be there to catch him when he falls.


Overall, the lyrics of "Time" express the frustration and desperation that comes with the passing of time, and the singer's desire to understand and be understood by someone.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't explain
I am unable to describe


Can't quite put my finger on it
I cannot exactly figure out what sets us apart


The difference that makes us so different
There is something unique that separates us


We've said everything
We've talked enough


Our words only betrayed us
Our communication failed us


Nothing is left nothing was left unsaid
We have nothing more to say to each other


This time I have nothing left to lose
I am taking a risk and have nothing to lose


I'm stuck the second hand won't move
Time seems to stand still as I am unable to progress


It's about time that I speak my mind
It's necessary for me to express my thoughts and feelings


It's about time, about time to find pieces of me I have lost
It's time to rediscover and recover parts of myself that I have lost


Without any choice I move on
I am forced to move forward without hesitation


Hey time, you're no friend of mine
I feel like time is against me


You cover yourself you cover your skin
You hide yourself, protect yourself from judgement


Your cover yourself like you cover your sins
You protect yourself from shame like you protect yourself from sin


Please untie my hands
I am asking to be freed from my constraints


I'm a sinner, I'm a man
I am flawed, I am human


I ask for one minute to make you understand
I request a brief period to clarify my intentions


Will you be there
Will you support me


To catch when I stumble when I fall
To help me recover when I make mistakes


It's so very clear
It's obvious to me now


You left me when I had no one at all
You abandoned me when I was alone and vulnerable


Who will be there
Who can I rely on


To catch me, to catch me when I stumble
To support me when I need to be caught


You left me with no one at all
You deserted me without any support system


No friend of mine
Time is not on my side


The pieces of me I have lost
The parts of myself that have disappeared


Time you're no friend of mine
Time is not working in my favor




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SCOTT STAPP, MARK T. TREMONTI

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@mm4forever

It’s “time” for this band to get back together!!!!

@bryandiel6773

Creed is touring 2024!!!

@kelvinbryant7602

Wow this is the first time hearing Time by Creed on You Tube. This song me through some tough time during my addiction to cocaine n crack. By the grace of God clean n sober 12 years 5 months. Love Creed this song speaks to me. It touches my soul

@kelbystephens1517

Good stuff Kelvin!!! You inspire me! Only someone strong in their heart can get over something like that and YOU DID IT! God is great! Keep on keeping on my brother in God!

@valarmorghulis8562

Good luck to you brother❤

@kelvinbryant7602

@@valarmorghulis8562 thank u 13 years n 4 months now by the grace of God. Pray 4 me just lost a good friend to A overdose he relasped on pills.

@TheMilayaMilla

Gut gemacht!! 👍

@kelvinbryant7602

@@kelbystephens1517 amen prayn for u 2

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@MiniBiased

For anyone who needs to hear this but as long as you are alive it isnt too late to turn to God

@ZeroTheHeroGOAT

Well, if he really created us in his image, he knew already when he created me that I wouldn't. So he doomed me...

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