Funny How Time Slips Away
Faron Young Lyrics


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Well, hello there,
My it's been a long, long time
How am I doin'?
Oh, I guess that I'm doin' fine.

It's been so long now
But it seems like it was only yesterday
Gee, ain't it funny
How time slips away.

How's your new love?
I hope that he's doin' fine.
I heard you told him
That you'd love him till the end of time.

Now that's the same thing you told me
It seems like only yesterday
Gee, ain't it funny
How time slips away.

Gotta go now
I guess I'll see you around
I don't know whenm though never know when
I'll be back in town.

But remember what I tell you
Oh, in time you're gonna pay
And it's surprising
How time slips away.





Yeah, ain't it funny
How time slips away...

Overall Meaning

The song "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Faron Young tells a bittersweet story of two past lovers who cross paths after a long time of not seeing each other. They exchange pleasantries, catch up on their current state of being, and discuss their new relationships. The song reminisces on how time has passed so quickly, despite the pain of their past. The lyrics express the strange quality of time and how it warps our memories.


The opening lines of the song capture the awkwardness of encountering someone you haven't seen in a long time. The singer asks “how am I doing?” which serves as a form of small talk before they delve into the real topic at hand. The next verse shifts to a different topic, asking about the new love interest of the former partner. This shows the mature way they handle this encounter, despite some unresolved feelings. The chorus magnifies the central theme of the song; time and how it can play tricks on memory.


The bridge brings a sense of foreboding and tension to the song. Here, the singer says their final goodbyes and warns their ex-partner that “in time you're gonna pay.” The lyrics suggest that the pain of the past will catch up to them eventually. The repetition of the chorus adds to the sense of unresolved tension in the song, leaving the listener with a feeling of loneliness that lingers long after the song ends.


Overall, this song is a timeless classic that has been covered by many famous artists such as Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley. It embodies the complexity of human relationships and how they can be painfully affected by the passing of time. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its relatable themes and beautifully written lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, hello there,
Greetings, it has been a significant amount of time


My it's been a long, long time
It's been a while since we last saw each other


How am I doin'?
Is everything alright with me?


Oh, I guess that I'm doin' fine.
I suppose I am doing well


It's been so long now
It has been a considerable amount of time since our separation


But it seems like it was only yesterday
Yet it feels like it was just yesterday when we were still together


Gee, ain't it funny
It's ironic to think about how much time passed


How time slips away.
The way time passes by unnoticed becomes amusing


How's your new love?
How is your current romantic interest?


I hope that he's doin' fine.
I wish him well


I heard you told him
I listened to you say to him


That you'd love him till the end of time.
You mentioned that you love him indefinitely


Now that's the same thing you told me
You made the same promise to me in the past


It seems like only yesterday
It feels like it happened so recently


Gee, ain't it funny
It's ironic how history repeats itself


How time slips away.
Time continually passes unnoticed


Gotta go now
I must depart now


I guess I'll see you around
Perhaps we will cross paths again


I don't know whenm though never know when
I can't predict the time of our next meeting


But remember what I tell you
Keep in mind what I am about to say


Oh, in time you're gonna pay
One day, you will come to understand the consequence of your actions


And it's surprising
It's unexpected


How time slips away.
How effortlessly time continues to pass by


Yeah, ain't it funny
Indeed, it's ironic


How time slips away...
How quickly time passes by without us noticing




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