Stu… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Ball are a Swiss hard rock-Band, formed 1995 in Lucerne.
Studio albums
In the Beginning (1999)
Hard Impact (2000)
Virtual Empire (2002)
Hellvetia (2003)
Time Walker (2005)
Secrets (2007)
Dawnbreaker (2013)
Liferider (2015)
Time Has Come
Crystal Ball Lyrics
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I know your nasty ways
You sold your soul
On this dying day
The pain's reality
Do you see your destiny?
The end of the storm is coming near
You have your mission
But you'll never grow old
See your final fight
You're desperate in the cold
Your last breath is near
You're paralyzed by fear
You can't hide your pain behind your tears
What have you done?
Beware - you've reached the end
Now the time has come
And your life is over
The sky is painted black
No turning back
Now the fight is done
And the night is over
The gate is open now
Pass it - somehow
You're standing in the light
You always make it right
You take away the pain
You're burning like a flame
Just turn off your mind
And leave it all behind
Remember who you are - and get it right
What have you done?
Beware - you've reached the end
Now the time has come
And your life is over
The sky is painted black
No turning back
Now the fight is done
And the night is over
The gate is open now
Pass it - somehow
The lyrics of Crystal Ball's "Time Has Come" embodies a story of a person who sold his/her soul to the devil, which eventually led to his/her downfall. The opening lines suggest that the person is in trouble, and the singer knows about his/her "nasty ways." It implies that the person has made some questionable choices in life, leading to an eternal damnation of his/her soul.
The chorus speaks about the end of the person's life and the start of his/her afterlife. The sky is painted black, symbolizing the end of a dark period, while the gate is open, signifying the beginning of a new chapter. The lyrics also suggest that the person had a mission or purpose, but that person would never grow old. It could be interpreted as him/her dying young or never completing his/her purpose.
The first and third verse speak about the person being desperate and paralyzed by fear. He/she had to face his/her destiny or the consequences of his/her actions. The pain's reality is visible, and he/she can no longer hide behind tears. The lyrics imply that the person is aware that he/she is at the end of the line.
Now, the second verse is more positive. It says that the person has stood up for what is right, and he/she takes away the pain like a burning flame. The lyrics suggest that the person has redeemed himself/herself and has made peace with his/her wrongdoing.
Overall, the song's message is that nothing is worth selling your soul for and that redemption is possible even when all hope seems lost.
Line by Line Meaning
You were in trouble
You were in a difficult situation
I know your nasty ways
I am aware of your negative behavior
You sold your soul
You traded your morals for something else
On this dying day
During this last day of your life
The pain's reality
The suffering is real and present
Do you see your destiny?
Are you aware of where your actions will lead you?
The end of the storm is coming near
The end of the difficult time is close
You have your mission
You have a purpose
But you'll never grow old
You won't have the chance to live a long life
See your final fight
Witness your last struggle
You're desperate in the cold
You feel hopeless and alone
Your last breath is near
You're close to dying
You're paralyzed by fear
You're unable to act due to fear
You can't hide your pain behind your tears
Your pain is too intense to hide
What have you done?
What actions have you taken?
Beware - you've reached the end
Be careful, you've come to the end
Now the time has come
The moment has arrived
And your life is over
Your time on Earth has ended
The sky is painted black
The sky is dark and ominous
No turning back
There's no going back now
Now the fight is done
The struggle is finished
And the night is over
The darkness has ended
The gate is open now
The door to the afterlife is open
Pass it - somehow
Cross through it, even if it's difficult
You're standing in the light
You're in a bright and positive place
You always make it right
You have good intentions and actions
You take away the pain
You alleviate others' suffering
You're burning like a flame
You have an intense passion and energy
Just turn off your mind
Stop overthinking
And leave it all behind
Let go of the past
Remember who you are - and get it right
Recall your identity and do your best
Writer(s): Marcel Sardella, Scott Leach, Mark Sweeney
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.