Time Will Reveal
DeBarge Lyrics


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What can I do?
To make you feel secure
Remove all your doubts
So that you'll know for sure that
You're the apple of my eye girl
Fulfillment of my dreams
Time, will show the value
Of just what you mean to me
More precious than silver
More precious than diamond rings or
Anything that I can give you
It wouldn't mean a thing
If you didn't have my love beside you
There to guide you through
Well it is good to know you do

I know just how you feel
But this time love's for real
In time it will reveal
That special love that's deep inside of us
Will all reveal in time

I tell you I love you
But you won't believe it's true
More precious than silver
More precious than diamond rings or
Anything that I can give you
It wouldn't mean a thing
If you didn't have my love beside you
There to guide you through
Well it is good to know you do

I know just how you feel
But this time love's for real
In time it will reveal
That special love that's deep inside of us
Will all reveal in time

I know just how you feel
But this time love's for real
In time it will reveal
That special love that's deep inside of us
Will all reveal in time

I know just how you feel
But this time love's for real
In time it will reveal
That special love that's deep inside of us
Will all reveal in time

Oh, that special love in us




Will all reveal in time
So let you're little heart lay down my body

Overall Meaning

In DeBarge's song "Time Will Reveal," the lyrics depict a lover's desperate attempt to convince their partner of the depth and sincerity of their love. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their partner's insecurities and doubts and expressing a desire to ease those feelings. They declare their partner to be the "apple of [their] eye" and the fulfillment of their dreams. However, the singer recognizes that words alone aren't enough to convince their lover, and expresses faith that time will reveal the true value of their love. The singer emphasizes that material possessions are meaningless without the presence and love of their partner. The repeated phrase "I know just how you feel / But this time love's for real / In time it will reveal" encapsulates the singer's hope that their love will eventually be recognized and reciprocated.


Overall, the lyrics of "Time Will Reveal" convey a sense of deep emotional longing and vulnerability. The singer is laying themselves bare, confessing their love to their partner and hoping that their feelings will be returned. The song highlights the importance of patience and faith in love, trusting that time will eventually reveal the true depth of feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

What can I do?
I want to know how I can make you feel secure and remove any doubts you might have about my feelings toward you.


To make you feel secure
My goal is to make you feel safe and certain in our relationship.


Remove all your doubts
I want to eliminate any uncertainty or hesitation you have about my love for you.


So that you'll know for sure that
My intention is to show you unequivocally that you mean everything to me.


You're the apple of my eye girl
You're not just special to me, you're the one person who holds the most significance and uniqueness in my life.


Fulfillment of my dreams
You make me incredibly happy in a way nothing else can. I feel complete with you in my life.


Time, will show the value
Our relationship's worth and importance will become even clearer over time.


Of just what you mean to me
As time passes, you'll see how much you truly mean to me and how important your presence in my life is.


More precious than silver
You are more valuable to me than any material possession or riches.


More precious than diamond rings or
You hold more value to me than any luxury item, no matter how expensive or coveted.


Anything that I can give you
My love for you is worth more than any physical item or gift I could bestow.


It wouldn't mean a thing
Without my love alongside you, anything material or otherwise would hold little value or importance.


If you didn't have my love beside you
My love is the most crucial and necessary thing for our relationship to thrive and be fulfilling.


There to guide you through
My love will be there to navigate the ups and downs of life alongside you.


Well it is good to know you do
It's reassuring to know that you feel the same way and that our love is mutual and reciprocated.


I know just how you feel
I understand how you might be feeling about our relationship.


But this time love's for real
Our love is authentic, deep, and genuine this time around.


In time it will reveal
As we grow and develop together, the true depth and authenticity of our love will be revealed.


That special love that's deep inside of us
The love we have for each other is unique and special, and it comes from a deep place within us.


Will all reveal in time
As time passes, our love will only deepen and become more apparent.


So let you're little heart lay down my body
Let your heart find solace and peace in my physical presence and know that I will always be there for you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, CHAUNCEY ANDRE HANNIBAL, ELDRA P. DE BARGE, ETTERLENE JORDAN, BERNARD BELLE, MARK L. MIDDLETON

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