Only Time Will Tell
Glover Corey Lyrics

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I thought I felt something strange
When I saw you today
Was it all in my mind?
It's not like yesterday
Our time together was great
I was happy before

Now what I'm trying to say

I'm not sure anymore
There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie to forgive

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hearts will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been
I do wish you well
Only time will tell

And then without a sound
You just let me go
With your crying heart
You never let me know
You could have held on so tight
I could've run away

What you give to me
I know I can't repay
There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie I could give

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hearts will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been
I do wish you well
Only time will tell

I'm so scared and alone
No one knows my pain
Where did we go wrong?
I thought we were the same

There could be so many reasons
Excuses I could give
You deserve something more
Than a lie we would live

Only time will tell
If this is really the end
Only time will tell
If our hears will mend

Only time will tell
Just what might have been

I do wish you well
Only time will tell

Overall Meaning

In Glover Corey's song "Only Time Will Tell," the singer reflects on a past relationship that has ended and wonders if there is a chance for reconciliation. They express uncertainty and confusion about their own feelings, struggling to understand whether the emotions they once felt for their ex-partner still exist or have dissipated over time. The lyrics convey a sense of regret for potentially letting go of a great love, but also an understanding that sometimes relationships do come to an end, and only time can tell if there is a chance for a future together or if it's time to move on.

The imagery in the song is poignant, with lines like "Without a sound, you just let me go, with your crying heart, you never let me know" painting a picture of the confusion and pain that often accompanies the end of a relationship. The singer's admission of being scared and alone in the aftermath of the split adds to the sense of vulnerability and raw emotion that runs throughout the song.

Overall, "Only Time Will Tell" is a powerful ballad that explores the complexities of love and heartbreak, reminding us that sometimes we must let go of what we had in order to make space for what's to come.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I felt something strange
I sensed something was different

When I saw you today
At the moment of seeing you today

Was it all in my mind?
Was it just an illusion?

It's not like yesterday
Things have changed from the past

Our time together was great
Our time spent with each other was exceptional

I was happy before
I was content with our previous relationship

Now what I'm trying to say
Now I am uncertain

I'm not sure anymore
I have lost my confidence

There could be so many reasons
There could be numerous explanations

Excuses I could give
Justifications that I could offer

You deserve something more
You need a better explanation than

Than a lie to forgive
A falsehood to pardon

Only time will tell
Only the future will reveal

If this is really the end
If this marks the ultimate conclusion

If our hearts will mend
If our hearts will heal

Just what might have been
What could have transpired if things were different

I do wish you well
I sincerely hope you have a good future

And then without a sound
And soon after without any noise

You just let me go
You permitted me to leave

With your crying heart
With your heart full of tears

You never let me know
You did not inform me

You could have held on so tight
You could have clung on to me dearly

I could've run away
But I would have still escaped

What you give to me
What you have provided to me

I know I can't repay
I am aware that I cannot compensate

I'm so scared and alone
I am terrified and solitary

No one knows my pain
Nobody comprehends the extent of my agony

Where did we go wrong?
What caused us to deviate from the right path?

I thought we were the same
I believed we had similar views

Than a lie we would live
A falsehood we would lead our lives with

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD A. ALPER, COREY GLOVER, GARY MCKINLEY FRITZ, DEATRE HAIME, DENNIS DIAMOND, MICHAEL MCCOY

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