Describing themselves as “string-rock”, the band started up in 2009 and quickly took hold of New England’s musical imagination. Playing over 100 shows during their first year of touring, the band created a seamless, exhilarating sound at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. Their self-produced six-song EP 1 earned high praise for its craftsmanship and originality, and their brand new subscription album Pilot Machines was released in 2012.
Time Will Be
Darlingside Lyrics
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And time will be the death of me
In my loose head, my state July
My mind a room of ruby light
I find you there in the empty road
That flickers by the almond grove
Time will be the life of me
We mountain through the mountains to the point of return
The ridges rose and rose for who knows how long
And on and on with you beyond and there's no return
I lost it there, I ran aground
And I between the windows down
Was a whistling bottle in the wind
In my seat I hyperventilated
Nothing goes only to heaven or hell
Or ever did, or ever will
Time will be the life of me
And time will be the death of me
We mountained through the mountains to the point of return
The ridges rose and rose for who knows how long
And on and on with you beyond and there's no return
The lyrics of Darlingside's song "Time Will Be" focus on the inevitability of time and its impact on one's life. The chorus repeats the line "time will be the life of me, and time will be the death of me," emphasizing that time is both the source of one's existence and the eventual cause of one's mortality.
The verses of the song provide imagery that reflect the state of mind of the singer. In "my loose head, my state July," the singer is likely feeling scattered and disoriented. The "room of ruby light" suggests a feeling of warmth and comfort, but paired with the empty road and flickering almond grove, the atmosphere becomes slightly eerie.
Line by Line Meaning
Time will be the life of me
Time is an integral part of my existence and will shape my life
And time will be the death of me
Time is also my ultimate demise, as it will end my life
In my loose head, my state July
My thoughts are disorganized and chaotic, like a midsummer July day
My mind a room of ruby light
Despite the chaos, my mind is illuminated with a bright and vivid red light
I find you there in the empty road
Amidst the emptiness of my surroundings, I discover the presence of someone special
That flickers by the almond grove
This person is fleeting and fragile, like the delicate almond trees
We mountained through the mountains to the point of return
Together, we journeyed through challenges and obstacles until we reached a point of no return
The ridges rose and rose for who knows how long
The difficulties we faced seemed never-ending and insurmountable
And on and on with you beyond and there's no return
Nevertheless, I persisted in my journey with this person, knowing there was no turning back
I lost it there, I ran aground
Despite my determination, I eventually reached a breaking point and became overwhelmed
And I between the windows down
I was trapped and suffocated by my surroundings, unable to escape
Was a whistling bottle in the wind
I felt as if I was a discarded and insignificant object, tossed around by the wind
In my seat I hyperventilated
My anxiety and panic reached a crescendo, causing me to hyperventilate
Nothing goes only to heaven or hell
Life is not a simple binary of good and evil, but rather filled with complexity and nuance
Or ever did, or ever will
This complexity has always been and will always be present in life
Writer(s): Donald Lewis Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Andrew Paseltiner, David Culver Senft
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
plantnut65
I am here because Tim Faust of 'Home Free' mentioned in an interview that he is listening to this band. He has an amazing ear for great music. Well done Darlingside.
danielahitstheroad
Me too 😊. Hi Home Frie!
Adam Schaafsma
You guys are incredible! Thank you for your music! Sad I missed the stream, your audio is so good, makes we want a better pair of headphones.
Jana Christiansen
Absolutely beautiful. Can't believe 195 views is correct. Should be 195k if you ask me.
Dan Loyd
Awesome recording! Darlingside never disappoints!
J C
Gorgeous. Darlingside never fails to amaze me. I miss being able to go to the yearly concerts at Williams.
Bar- B.
Beautiful.....❤️ What an amazing group of artists.
brie sullivan
This song is a beautiful gift on a snowy day. My one year old charge was very into all the instruments and pointed to the guitar on the wall, "asking" to take it down. You are inspiring a whole new generation. Thanks, lovely humans!
MissE
♡
Youcanplaygamesonlinux
My favorite off their newest album.