My Time is Gonna Come
Daltrey Roger Lyrics
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Shot me through the head
Gasp from where your standing
You might think I'm dead
When I hit the ground
Look at me bleed
Old man your sympathy is something I don't need
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
I walk from the shadows, and I walk in the sun
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
Somewhere is paradise and I found me some.
Oh yeah
You can laugh at me now
Sticker on your face
Theirs always someone bigger, trying to take my place
You can go to sleep
Be madam Dan
Wakeup tomorrow find my gun is at your head
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
I walk from the shadows, and I walk in the sun
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
Somewhere is paradise and I found me some.
Oh yeah
I say something nice
Give you a heart attack
I smile to your face. then I stab you in the back
When I turn away
Your poison in my tea
That won't kill me boy taste like sugar in me.
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
I walk from the shadows, and I walk in the sun
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
Somewhere is paradise and I found me some.
Oh yeah
Time is (Gonna come)
Time is (Gonna come)
Time is (Gonna come)
Time is (Gonna come)
In "My Time is Gonna Come," Daltrey sings about the inevitability of his success and his disregard for those who doubt him along the way. The opening verse references violence, describing someone shooting him in the head and watching him bleed. Despite this violence, Daltrey asserts that his time will come and he will walk in both the shadows and the sun. The verses continue to describe people who laugh at him, try to take his place, and even try to poison him. Throughout the song, Daltrey stays resilient, knowing that his time will come.
The song is somewhat reminiscent of other classic rock songs with themes of individualism and perseverance. It's a song about not letting the negative words or even actions of others bring you down, and staying true to your own path regardless of such obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up your bullets
Prepare yourself with all you need to attack.
Shot me through the head
Attack with everything you have to bring me down.
Gasp from where your standing
Be amazed at my resilience and my determination to not stay down.
You might think I'm dead
You may think your attack was successful in bringing me down, but I am not beaten yet.
When I hit the ground
If I fall down, I'm not staying down for long.
Look at me bleed
You may have caused me pain, but I can still fight on.
Old man your sympathy is something I don't need
I don't need your pity or your sympathy; I am going to fight on.
My time is gonna come (Yeah)
I know that eventually, I will triumph and come out on top.
I walk from the shadows, and I walk in the sun
I'm prepared to face everything that comes my way, whether it be in darkness or in the light.
Somewhere is paradise and I found me some.
I have found my source of strength even in the midst of adversity.
You can laugh at me now
You may ridicule me now, but I will have the last laugh.
Sticker on your face
You may gloat in your seeming victory, but I know it won't last forever.
Theirs always someone bigger, trying to take my place
There will always be someone who wants to take me down, but I am ready to face anyone who tries.
You can go to sleep
You may go to bed with a sense of satisfaction, but watch out for what comes next.
Be madam Dan
You may think you have everything under control, but there will always be someone who comes to challenge you.
Wakeup tomorrow find my gun is at your head
Be ready for the consequences of your actions; they may come to haunt you the next day.
I say something nice
I may offer you a friendly smile, but make no mistake, I'm always prepared for any attack.
Give you a heart attack
My actions may catch you off guard and surprise you.
I smile to your face. then I stab you in the back
I may appear friendly, but I am always ready to strike when the time is right.
When I turn away
When you think you have me where you want me, I'm already ahead of you.
Your poison in my tea
You may try to bring me down with your deceptive ways, but I am always prepared to counter your moves.
That won't kill me boy taste like sugar in me.
I am strong and resilient, and your attempts to harm me won't work.
Time is (Gonna come)
Everything has its time, and eventually, everything will work out in my favor.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BALLARD
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Mattias Nilsson
Put this on Spotify already!!!
Andrew Baranofski
But if its on spotify what song would have to look up to hear it. Who are you? or Wish you were here?
Filip Wassén
@Andrew Baranofski
r/ihadastroke
J F
@Filip Wassén same
Richard B
No need, I own the CD.
iPants
@Richard B ok can you share it with me? Otherwise, yes there is a need.
keenanX1
There are some really cool songs on this LP. This was the first LP that John Entwistle's real sound emerged from a studio recording. Fantastic piano bass tone! You can really hear John's vocals on the "Yeahs!" and the "Gonna Comes" too. Good stuff!
Ghost of CTC
Say what you want but Daltry is a fucking legend.
Mark Roe
Absolutely outstanding!
Barry Allen
Mc viker is amazing. I love it.