Time Was
Curtis Stigers Lyrics


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Back in the beginning the days flew by so fast
Well, we hung on every moment like we thought it would be the last
And every breath I drew, I drew it just for you
Now I don't know what to do to keep you beside me

And I remember time was
We were never in a hurry
Never had to worry, baby
Time was on our side

And I remember time was
The only thing we ever
Had to give one another, baby
But now it seems we're running out of time

And now we're always working, talking on the telephone
You're always going your way and baby, I go my own
Remember when we promised, we'd never let it come to this
But somehow we just missed our happy ever after

And I remember time was
We were never in a hurry
Never had to worry, baby
Time was on our side

And I remember time was
The only thing we ever
Had to give one another, baby
But now it seems we're running out of time

I've been so cold, I've been unkind
Oh, well, I left you alone, selfish and blind
But baby, I'm coming home, is there still time
To make it up to you

And I remember time was
We were never in a hurry
Never had to worry, baby
'Cause time was on our side

And I remember time was
The only thing we ever
Had to give one another, baby
Time was

What a time it was




What a time it was
What a time it was

Overall Meaning

The song Time Was by Curtis Stigers is a reflection on the passage of time and how it affects a relationship between two people. The lyrics describe the beginning of the relationship, when time seemed to be abundant and they could take things slowly, savouring every moment together. The singer reminisces about how they used to hang on every moment, and how every breath he took was just for his partner. The tone is wistful and regretful as the singer contemplates how things have changed over time, and how they are now at risk of losing each other.


In the second verse, the singer describes how they are now always working, talking on the telephone, and running in different directions. They seem to have lost the connection they once shared, and the promises they made to each other have fallen by the wayside. The singer acknowledges that he has been unkind and selfish, but expresses a desire to come home and make things right. He wonders if there is still time to salvage their relationship, and reflects on what a beautiful thing their love was in the past.


The chorus repeats the phrase "time was" over and over again, emphasizing the theme of the song. Time was once on their side, a gift they could give to each other, but now it seems to be running out. The singer looks back on what a happy time it was, and contemplates what might have been if they had stayed true to their promises and held on to their connection.


Overall, Time Was is a poignant and introspective reflection on the ebb and flow of love over time. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is haunting and melancholic. It is a song that many people can relate to, as we all struggle to balance the demands of our lives with the need to maintain meaningful relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in the beginning the days flew by so fast
Time used to fly by so quickly in the early days of our relationship.


Well, we hung on every moment like we thought it would be the last
We cherished every moment like it was going to be the last one we had together.


And every breath I drew, I drew it just for you
Every breath I took, I took it for you alone.


Now I don't know what to do to keep you beside me
I don't know how to hold on to you and keep you by my side.


And I remember time was
I still remember the days when time was different.


We were never in a hurry
We were never in a rush.


Never had to worry, baby
We never had anything to worry about.


Time was on our side
Time worked in our favor back then.


The only thing we ever
The only thing of value we ever had or gave each other


Had to give one another, baby
Was our time and attention for each other, darling.


But now it seems we're running out of time
Now it feels like our time together is running out.


And now we're always working, talking on the telephone
Nowadays, we spend most of our time working or talking on the phone.


You're always going your way and baby, I go my own
We now seem to be on different paths, going our separate ways.


Remember when we promised, we'd never let it come to this
Remember when we promised each other we wouldn't end up this way.


But somehow we just missed our happy ever after
Sadly, it seems we missed our chance to have a happy ending together.


I've been so cold, I've been unkind
I admit that I've been emotionally distant and unkind to you.


Oh, well, I left you alone, selfish and blind
I selfishly left you alone without realizing how it was impacting you.


But baby, I'm coming home, is there still time
But now, I'm coming back to you and wondering if there is still a chance for us.


'Cause time was on our side
We had all the time in the world at some point.


What a time it was
What an amazing time it was when we spent all our time together.


What a time it was
What a time of bliss it was that we can never get back now.


What a time it was
What a magical time it was when we had each other's undivided attention.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, CURTIS MONTROSE STIGER

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