OUT OF TIME
Farlowe Chris Lyrics


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You take my love, you want my soul
I would be crazy to share your life
Why can't you see what I am?
Sharpen the senses and turn the knife
Hurt me and you'll understand

I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)
Promised me delight
(You need love)

Why must I lie find any prize
When will you wake up and realize
I can't surrender to you
Play for affection and win the prize
I know those party games too

I'll never be Maria Magdalena
(You're a creature of the night)
Maria Magdalena
(You're a victim of the fight)
(You need love)




Promised me delight
(You need love)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Out of Time" by Chris Farlowe, the lyrics tell a story of a relationship that is not built on love, but rather on taking advantage of each other. The opening lines, "you take my love, you want my soul, I would be crazy to share your life," sets the tone of someone who is being used for their affection and attention. The singer is aware that the person they are seeing isn't interested in a genuine, reciprocal relationship, but rather only taking what they can get out of it.


As the verses continue, the singer expresses frustration and a desire for the other person to understand them, to see them as more than just a source of pleasure. The line "hurt me and you'll understand" suggests that the other person is unwilling to see the singer's side until they feel the pain themselves. The bridge sections of the song, with the repeated lines of "I'll never be Maria Magdalena," emphasize the singer's desire to be seen and understood for who they are, not just what the other person wants them to be.


Overall, the song is a commentary on relationships that are built on power and control, rather than mutual respect and love. It also touches on themes of self-worth and the desire to be seen and valued for who we are, rather than what we can offer someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

You take my love, you want my soul
You demand my affection and my very being


I would be crazy to share your life
It's irrational for me to be part of your existence


Why can't you see what I am?
Why are you incapable of understanding who I am?


Sharpen the senses and turn the knife
Be more perceptive and cut me to the bone


Hurt me and you'll understand
Inflict pain on me and you'll finally comprehend


I'll never be Maria Magdalena
I will never be a sinful and penitent woman like Maria Magdalena


(You're a creature of the night)
(You're a nocturnal creature)


Maria Magdalena
Maria Magdalena


(You're a victim of the fight)
(You've been wounded in the struggle)


(You need love)
(You crave affection)


Promised me delight
You pledged to bring me pleasure


(You need love)
(You require love)


Why must I lie find any prize
Why do I have to deceive to obtain anything of worth


When will you wake up and realize
When will you become aware of the truth


I can't surrender to you
I cannot submit to you


Play for affection and win the prize
Engage in manipulative tactics to attain love


I know those party games too
I'm familiar with those deceitful tactics




Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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@user-xd3xk5ts1d

Holy shit, he is great. I am 75. Life is great with music like that. How can you die

@midnightmc3096

Agreed!

@diden3527

fkn fantastic....enjoy your 76th

@joesanto4513

you never die
your soul lives forever baby

@alangb2086

Just a couple of years behind you pal but this is fabulous, great music from a great era, unlike the shite of today, cheers🍻

@juliecrabb977

What a voice. You can't beat these songs from the 60's. These songs never grow old. Xx❤❤❤

@brennenlancashire2465

You’re right, these songs will never grow old, but sadly we do, I was 15yrs old when this song came out, I’m now 72yrs old and still listening and loving the music of the best generation ever 1960s 🤘🏼🎶🎸💕

@mjones4083

Often imitated but never bettered .

@cynthiawhyte5131

What luck we had to be young in the sixties! We had the very best music, fashion and freedom!!

@flatheadian1411

Makes me remember the summer of 66 and the friends I made that summer great times.

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