In These Times
David John Lyrics
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It's hard to love a man so cold, harder yet to understand.
Eager eyes are still so full of light,
Green and immature.
If you make the promised land before I can,
Please send me that brochure
You got all the time in the world
Nothing ever fits quite right when you force it into place.
Tired of searching for some kind of peace of mind through someone else's grace.
Wondered if a man could learn to change the very look upon his face.
When you finally get all the flavors right
Please tell me how it tastes
You got all the time in the world
The lyrics in David John's song "In These Times" convey a sense of longing and reflection on relationships and personal growth. The opening lines, "Old lover boy hit the high notes while she was hashing out her plans," suggest a situation where one person was focused on their own ambitions while the other was seeking emotional connection. The line "It's hard to love a man so cold, harder yet to understand" expresses the difficulty in loving someone who may be emotionally distant or closed off.
The second verse continues to explore the theme of searching for fulfillment and understanding. The line "Nothing ever fits quite right when you force it into place" reflects the struggle of trying to make a relationship work when it doesn't naturally align. The lyrics question the possibility of personal change and growth with the line "Wondered if a man could learn to change the very look upon his face," suggesting a desire for transformation or improvement. The song concludes by emphasizing the idea that time is on our side, as expressed in the line "You got all the time in the world."
Overall, "In These Times" highlights the complexities of relationships, personal growth, and the quest for fulfillment and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Old lover boy hit the high notes while she was hashing out her plans.
While she was trying to figure out her future, her ex-boyfriend was busy enjoying his life.
It's hard to love a man so cold, harder yet to understand.
Loving someone who is emotionally distant is difficult, and even harder to comprehend their behavior.
Eager eyes are still so full of light, Green and immature.
The person is still full of enthusiasm, but lacks experience and maturity.
If you make the promised land before I can, Please send me that brochure
If you achieve your dreams before I can, please share your knowledge and guide me towards success.
You got all the time in the world
There is no rush or urgency, as you have an abundance of time available.
Nothing ever fits quite right when you force it into place.
Forcing something to fit or work rarely leads to a satisfactory outcome.
Tired of searching for some kind of peace of mind through someone else's grace.
Exhausted from seeking inner peace and happiness by relying on others for validation.
Wondered if a man could learn to change the very look upon his face.
Questioning if a person can truly change and transform their outward appearance.
When you finally get all the flavors right, Please tell me how it tastes
Once you have achieved success and fulfillment, please share your experience and the satisfaction it brings.
You got all the time in the world
Emphasizing that there is no pressure or time constraint, allowing for patience and careful decision-making.
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