Time Has Come Today
Deville Willy Lyrics
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And young hearts will go their way
Can't put it off another day
We don't care what others say
They say we don't listen anyway
'Cause our time has come today
The rules have changed today
Thinking about how suddenly
My love has flown away
Now my chance has come and gone
On my own I have to roam
See I have no home
I just have no home
And now the time has come
And there's no place to run
I won't be burned up by the sun
Then again I've had my fun
I've shoved and pushed aside
I was crushed by a tumbling tide
Strapped down
Psychoanalized
But now the time has come
There are things to be realized
'Cause time has come today
Our time has come today
Deville Willy's song "Time Has Come Today" is a soulful plea against repression and inequality seeking to uplift the downtrodden and promote social justice. The song points out that the era of reckoning has come, so people should be free to pursue their passions without fear of discrimination or ridicule. The lyrics imply that young people have to embrace their inner selves and take risks; the time to act is now. No longer should they delay or hesitate because what they do now will determine the course of their lives.
The opening lines, "Our time has come today, and young hearts will go their way" suggests a kind of rebellious optimism as the youth will now assert themselves, irrespective of what others say. The song's central theme involves a desire for freedom and self-fulfillment that is motivated by the fear of missing opportunities. The singer bemoans the loss of love and speaks of how he must move on and explore life without being held back. He acknowledges that his chances may have passed by, and he was left at a crossroads.
The song's chorus, "Time has come today, our time has come today" encapsulates the entire message of the song calling on the youth to take action, move on from the past, and forge a better future. Ultimately, the song represents a call to action that challenges the youth to reject the status quo and to grasp hold of their future and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Our time has come today
We are finally ready to take action and pursue what we want in life.
And young hearts will go their way
We are young and independent and will follow our own paths in life.
Can't put it off another day
We cannot wait any longer to begin making progress towards our goals.
We don't care what others say
We are not concerned with the opinions of others and will make our own choices.
They say we don't listen anyway
Others have criticized us for not heeding their advice, but we trust in our own instincts.
'Cause our time has come today
We are confident in our abilities and ready to move forward with our plans.
The rules have changed today
The situation is different than before and we must adapt accordingly.
Out of luck and no place to stay
We are facing difficulties and may not have a stable home or support system.
Thinking about how suddenly
We are reflecting on how quickly events have unfolded and how it has affected us.
My love has flown away
We have experienced a loss or heartbreak.
Now my chance has come and gone
We feel like we missed an opportunity in the past and regret not taking action sooner.
On my own I have to roam
We must navigate the world and find our own way without help from others.
See I have no home
We are without a permanent residence or sense of belonging.
And now the time has come
We have reached a critical moment.
And there's no place to run
There are no easy solutions or ways to escape our problems.
I won't be burned up by the sun
We will not let challenges and adversity defeat us.
Then again I've had my fun
We have enjoyed ourselves in the past, but it is time to take life more seriously.
I've shoved and pushed aside
We have put certain responsibilities or priorities on the back burner.
I was crushed by a tumbling tide
We have been overwhelmed by negative events or emotions.
Strapped down
We feel restricted or held back.
Psychoanalized
We have been mentally analyzed or scrutinized by others.
But now the time has come
It is time to take action and make changes in our lives.
There are things to be realized
We need to learn and grow in order to achieve our goals.
'Cause time has come today
The urgency of the moment has motivated us to take control of our lives and make progress towards our aspirations.
Our time has come today
We are ready and determined to pursue our dreams and achieve our goals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH LAMAR CHAMBERS, WILLIE MACK CHAMBERS
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@markberes4444
I remember hearing this song for the first time in 67. I was 12 and the song was incredibly powerful to me lyrically and musically it blew me away. I remember thinking they are singing about me
It was an anth for me. I didn't think anyone could ever do the song justice covering it. I was wrong, what a great interpretation by Willy, love the slide guitar work
@markberes4444
I saw Willie in a small venue, an old theatre, converted into a rock and roll club. At the time he was billed as mink de ville. At the time, around summer of 74, 75 or 76, I can't be sure, but he just blew the place away. It was so different than, the southern rock, country rock, glam rock, disco crap coming in vouge, just awesome show and music
I lost track after he left NYC, and I am so happy to reconnect
It is a shame, he was recognized as a genius in Europe, but not here
Sweet bleeding Jesus I think bands like journey and foreigner are in the hall of Fame and Willie is not, WTF
@holden1954able
For me there’s no antidepressant like his music.
@JimDiBattista
Best cover version of this song PERIOD END OF STORY!
@conchidominguez3782
Gran Willy !!🎶🎸💜
@darlingusa2pettee57
WOW. Could be better than the original! Thank you for posting this.
@davidjkeyes7010
yeah Kathy. "The rules have changed today"...Great post thank you!
@HSMiyamoto
Fantastic updating of the 1967 Era lyrics. Well done!
@paddyc9490
TIME!
@rumeos3133
5/5