Only Time
Enya - Yanni Lyrics
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Where the day flows? Only time
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose? Only time
Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies? Only time
And who can say why your heart cries
Who can say when the roads meet?
That love might be in your heart?
And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart?
Night keeps all your heart
Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose? Only time
And who can say where the road goes?
Where the day flows? Only time
Who knows? Only time
Who knows? Only time
The lyrics to Enya's "Only Time" are introspective and contemplative, questioning the uncertainties of life and love. The opening lines, "Who can say where the road goes? Where the day flows? Only time," convey a sense of the unknown future, suggesting that we cannot always predict what lies ahead. This is reinforced in the following lines, "And who can say if your love grows, as your heart chose? Only time," which speaks to the unpredictable nature of love and how it is not always within our control.
Later in the song, the lyrics delve further into the complexities of love and heartache. "And who can say why your heart sighs, as your love flies? Only time, and who can say why your heart cries, when your love lies? Only time," expresses a feeling of helplessness in the face of heartbreak and loss. The final lines of the song, "Who knows? Only time," leave the listener with a sense of acceptance that time is the only thing that can provide answers to life's uncertainties.
Overall, "Only Time" is a beautiful and emotive song that encourages reflection on the complexities of love and the transient nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can say where the road goes?
Who can predict the path ahead of us?
Where the day flows? Only time
We cannot control the passage of time, nor can we predict what it holds.
And who can say if your love grows
It is impossible to know if love will continue to flourish and grow.
As your heart chose? Only time
The heart's decisions about love are ultimately unpredictable.
Who can say why your heart sighs
The reasons for heartache and longing are unknown and complex.
As your love flies? Only time
The emotions and actions of love are fleeting and beyond our control.
And who can say why your heart cries
The reasons for heartbreak and pain cannot be fully comprehended.
When your love lies? Only time
When a love is lost or betrayed, time is the only thing that can heal the wounds and provide perspective.
Who can say when the roads meet?
When paths intersect, it is impossible to know what will happen next.
That love might be in your heart?
Love may be waiting for us at unexpected moments in life.
And who can say when the day sleeps
The unknown possibilities that come with nighttime are limitless.
If the night keeps all your heart?
The secrets and desires of the heart may only reveal themselves in moments of solitude and introspection.
Who knows? Only time
Time holds the answers to questions that may never have a clear or certain response.
Who knows? Only time
There are certain things in life that are beyond our grasp and comprehension, and only time can reveal their true nature.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eith Ni-Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@coen9299
This was my wife's favorite song.
She died of cancer 3 years ago at the age of 57 and I chose this at her funeral. And every time I hear it my eyes fill with tears.
Nicole, I miss you.
@blueXRPdynamite.
May she rest in blissful beautiful peace💖🙂
@nikoslekkas4736
Oh my god. I bursted into tears when i read it
@DoomVideoVault
Condolences.
@donnakoster4685
I'm Truly Sorry about Your Wife. May SHE be Resting In Peace. ❤🎉
@johnmatthew7991
Sorry for your loss my friend. God bless her.
@becominghandywithmike9118
Let's have a moment of silence for all those people that still can't find this song...
Edit: wow its been a year already, I'm 18 now and starting to realize just how fast time goes
@Weigazod
Amen !
@susanmclellan7923
I played this at my husband's funeral, & we had over 40yrs if TRUE LOVE, I miss him so so much.
@cozzy124
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