Time Will Tell
Crooked Eye Tommy Lyrics
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In the eye of the beholder is the pallet that they paint.
Sometimes Love is Blind
Other times it can't smell
Are their bodies in the basement?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL
Women are made of butterflies, butterflies and snakes
That don't mean I won't try…
Gonna try like hell
Will I be successful?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL
Only time will tell
If a man's gonna be true
Only time will tell
If she's good for you
Ain't no need to worry, Ain't no need to fret
Cause if it hasn't killed you baby
You ain't dead yet!
We all wanna be a star, a star upon the stage
Soaking up the energy and holding back the rage
It's the same old story
We all know it so well
Who will make it to the top?
Only time will tell
If a man's gonna be true
Only time will tell
If she's good for you
Ain't no need to worry, Ain't no need to fret
Cause if it hasn't killed you baby
You ain't dead yet!
In Crooked Eye Tommy's song Time Will Tell, the lyrics convey a message about the unpredictable nature of life and relationships. The first verse speaks about the duality of human nature, where every man can be both a sinner and a saint, and how people perceive others is based on their own perspective. The line 'sometimes love is blind, other times it can't smell' suggests that love can cloud people's judgement and make them ignore the negative aspects of their partners. 'Are their bodies in the basement?' implies that people have hidden secrets and motives that could be revealed over time.
The second verse talks about women and the complexities of pleasing them. The line 'women are made of butterflies and snakes' suggests that women can be beautiful yet dangerous. The song's narrator acknowledges the difficulty of winning over a woman but still remains determined to try. The line 'will I be successful? only time will tell' implies that the success of his efforts depends on the situation and may take time to unfold.
The chorus lines 'only time will tell, if a man's gonna be true, only time will tell, if she's good for you' show that people's true intentions and feelings are revealed over time. The lyrics express that there is no need to worry or fret about the outcome of a relationship because if it hasn't killed you, then you are still alive and can learn from your experiences. The final verse speaks about people's aspirations to be a star and gaining success by suppressing their anger and emotions. The line 'who will make it to the top? only time will tell' suggests that success is not guaranteed and takes time.
Line by Line Meaning
Every man's a sinner, every man's a Saint.
Everyone has both good and bad qualities, and it's all subjective based on individual perception.
In the eye of the beholder is the pallet that they paint.
Our opinions and biases shape the way we see things and how we perceive them.
Sometimes Love is Blind
Love can often make us blind to the flaws of the people we care about.
Other times it can't smell
In some cases, we can recognize when love isn't right for us and acknowledge the red flags.
Are their bodies in the basement?
This line is more cryptic and can be interpreted as questioning whether someone's past traumas or mistakes are haunting them.
ONLY TIME WILL TELL
There's no way to predict the future or know for sure what will happen, and we have to let go and see.
Women are made of butterflies, butterflies and snakes
Women can be both gentle and delicate as well as powerful and dangerous.
Trying to please a woman can give a good man the shakes
Fulfilling someone else's expectations or standards can be intimidating and stressful.
That don't mean I won't try…
Despite the challenges, it's worth it to attempt to make someone happy.
Gonna try like hell
Putting in a lot of effort and energy to accomplish a goal.
Will I be successful?
There's no guarantee of success, but the possibility exists.
Only time will tell
As before, we have to wait and see what happens.
If a man's gonna be true
This line is open to interpretation, but it could mean whether someone will be faithful and loyal to a partner or stay true to their values.
If she's good for you
Similarly, this line could be asking if someone is compatible with another person or if a romantic relationship will work out in the long run.
Ain't no need to worry, Ain't no need to fret
Don't stress too much or overthink things, as it won't change the outcome.
Cause if it hasn't killed you baby
If you've survived this long, you're resilient and can keep going in the face of challenges.
You ain't dead yet!
You're still alive and have the chance to achieve your goals and live your life to the fullest.
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.