Suspended In Time
Electric Light Orchestra & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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So sure i could need no one
My heart always on the run to nowhere
Now as you're holding me
My heart is reminding me
That now I could never be without you
But how can our love succeed
And so I appeal to you
Keep me suspended in time with you
Don't let this moment die
I get a feeling when I'm with you
None of the rules apply
But I know for certain
Goodbye is a crime
So love if you need me
Suspend me in time
Wasted the time away
Holding your love at bay
Now i can't last a day without you
Your smile is a thrill to see
Your eyes hold me tenderly
They'll shine in my memory forever
The lyrics to "Suspended In Time" by Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John showcase a journey of self-discovery and vulnerability in love. The first two lines highlight the singer's arrogance and naivety. The phrases "child" and "fool" suggest someone who is inexperienced and unwise in the ways of love. The singer profoundly believed that they could get through life without needing anyone else. However, as the song progresses, they realize the importance of having a significant other. They recognize their lonely heart and the urge to love and be loved. The chorus encapsulates this realization through the use of imagery - the singer pleads that they remain "suspended in time" with the person they love. They want to exist in their reality forever.
The second stanza introduces doubt into the singer's mind. They wonder how their love will succeed, need a miracle, and make an appeal to their partner. While the idea of a miracle seems unrealistic, it accentuates the importance and value of their significant other in their lives. The final stanza seals the message of the entire song - that the singer cannot live without their lover. They confess to having wasted time before finding love, but now that they have, they want to stay forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Suspended in Time" convey a message about the importance of opening oneself up to love, letting go of past hurt, and seizing the opportunity to be with the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
A child and a fool in one
Being naive and foolish, thinking that I could survive without anyone's help.
So sure I could need no one
Being too confident and independent.
My heart always on the run to nowhere
Trying to find love but still ending up feeling lost and empty.
Now as you're holding me
Realizing that true love has found me.
My heart is reminding me
My emotions are telling me that I can't live without you.
That now I could never be without you
Accepting that I need you in my life.
But how can our love succeed
Worrying about the future of our relationship.
A miracle is what we need
Realizing that only something extraordinary can save us.
And so I appeal to you
Pleading for your help and support.
Keep me suspended in time with you
Make this moment last forever.
Don't let this moment die
Don't let our love fade away.
I get a feeling when I'm with you
Feeling a special connection when I'm around you.
None of the rules apply
Breaking all conventions when we're together.
But I know for certain
I am confident and sure about this.
Goodbye is a crime
Leaving each other would be a terrible mistake.
So love if you need me
If you truly love me, don't let me go.
Suspend me in time
Let's hold on to this moment and never let it end.
Wasted the time away
I regret not realizing how much I needed you sooner.
Holding your love at bay
Pushing your love away when I should have embraced it.
Now I can't last a day without you
I can't imagine my life without you now.
Your smile is a thrill to see
Your smile is one of the best things about you.
Your eyes hold me tenderly
The way you look at me makes me feel loved and cherished.
They'll shine in my memory forever
I will never forget the way you make me feel.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@ranmar773
I only met ONJ one time, but it is etched in my memory. I was a limo driver and drove Rod & Alana Stewart to Olivia's Christmas Party at her Malibu home in 1985. About an hour after we arrived, it began to rain. I was the only limo driver there and was standing outside in the rain with an umbrella, when ONJ suddenly came strolling out on her covered patio. She saw me, and motioned for me to come inside. She told me to sit in the kitchen, and proceeded to fix me a plate of food. She was married to Matt Lattanzi at the time, and they both checked on me from time to time to make sure I was comfortable. I was such a fan, and this kind gesture made me even more so. I met hundreds of celebs over the years but ONJ was my favorite to meet. She was a beautiful lady, an amazing artist and I miss her dearly. RIP, lovely and down-to-earth muse!
@hydro6917
no doubt she is in heaven singing with that angelic voice thanks for sharing your story about her
@ranmar773
@@hydro6917 Undoubtably she is entertaining the heavenly audience!
@MrRaziel25
oh man im jealous:) i have not doubt the food she cooked for you was absolutely delicious:)
@ranmar773
@@MrRaziel25 Olivia had her party catered, but the food was delicious! Of course, I was not as focused on the food, I was mesmerized by her. She was the most beautiful person I ever met, inside and out!
@MrRaziel25
@@ranmar773 oh of course :) i have no doubt about that, who wouldnt be mesmerized by her?:) heck i met amanda tapping who played samantha carter in stargate sg1 and wow she was so wonderful:)
@Jon_Pearl
My wife and I met at our local skating rink in 1979 and married the following year, in 1980. The 80's and musical performers such as Olivia Newton John and E.L.O. carried our souls throughout our early years, and we didn't realize while it was happening - but the times and music helped to make them some of the best years of our lives. Sing, smile, love, be kind to others, and take the time to reach back to listen to the music of your youth. It can transport you... (Edited, 4 months later... R.I.P. Olivia -- 26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022)
@FuzzyWuzzyBear89
This makes me tear up. Youth is so fleeting.
@jck1978
Beautifully said!
@Thomassina1
Beautifully expressed and so very true.