Time
Gretta Ray Lyrics
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Only then, we'll drop the curtain, let the credits start to roll
Her aura so imposing, hand me in your bed and clothing
Luke-warm caffeine in the morning
Can your brother take me home?
When we were pulling strings to keep her alone
Those were the days I didn't let it down
Though love will run deep like hurt runs out
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in December, made your name one to remember
Now though only here to cool the embers
She never will cease to console us
So as you look back to where we began
Loosening your grip a little on her hand
Keeping in mind, we owe her more
Than we could ever make apparent
(Time) Barely on our hands, still loved us hard
Time barely on our hands
Still loved us hard, her care was constant
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Make part of me live on in you
Let your heart bleed and be an open mood
We know time will tend to
And as part of you lives on in me
I'm holding, broken to the same degree
Knowing time will mend me
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
So know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
In "Time," Gretta Ray sings about the influence and impact of time on love and relationships. She acknowledges that time has the power to determine when long-term love has run its course and that it is during these moments that we let go and say goodbye. She references a lady with an imposing aura, who shares her bed and clothing, and wonders whether her brother can take her back home. The lady in question seems to have been someone whom they worked hard to keep alone, implying that at some point, they realized she was too much for them to handle. The days she didn't let it down were probably the times when they managed to keep their feelings under control.
Ray mentions that time held them in her arms and loved them hard, molding and making them who they are today and who they plan to stay. Though only here to cool the embers, time never ceases to console them. She encourages her listeners to allow a part of them to live on in each other and for their hearts to bleed and be an open mood. Ray acknowledges that time will mend us, and we should celebrate the love we shared and the memories we've created.
In summary, "Time," is a song about the inevitable passing of time and how it affects our love and relationships. It is a reminder to cherish the moments we share and celebrate the people who shape us into who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is able to discern when long-term love has had its turn
Time lets us know when it’s time to end a relationship
Only then, we'll drop the curtain, let the credits start to roll
We’ll end it and move on
Her aura so imposing, hand me in your bed and clothing
She has a commanding presence and makes me feel comfortable in her space
Luke-warm caffeine in the morning
We’re settling for mediocre things in life
Can your brother take me home?
Asking for a ride home with someone else's family just to stay out of the house
When we were pulling strings to keep her alone
We were trying to keep her from moving on from us
Those were the days I didn't let it down
Those were the days I was putting in effort to keep the relationship alive
Though love will run deep like hurt runs out
Love can be profound and long-lasting even after pain has subsided
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time took care of us and loved us unconditionally
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Time was with us for a long time and loved us deeply
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Time helped us grow and develop into who we are
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time has played a key role in shaping our future and who we want to be
Time held us in December, made your name one to remember
Time made sure our memories of December were unforgettable
Now though only here to cool the embers
Time is now here to give us closure and help us move on
She never will cease to console us
Time will always be there to comfort us
So as you look back to where we began
Take a moment to reflect on how far we've come
Loosening your grip a little on her hand
We’re starting to move on from the past
Keeping in mind we owe her more
We need to remember and appreciate the role Time has played in our lives
Than we could ever make apparent
We might not fully comprehend or express our gratitude towards Time
Make part of me live on in you
Let my influence on you continue even after I’m gone
Let your heart bleed and be an open mood
Be open and vulnerable with your emotions
We know time will tend to
We know Time will heal us
And as part of you lives on in me
You’ll always be a part of me
I'm holding, broken to the same degree
I’m hurting just like you
Knowing time will mend me
Time will help me heal
Know as she turns to depart
As Time comes to an end
And was nobody's but ours
Our memories and experiences with Time are solely ours
Writer(s): Gretta Ray
Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashantha Rosary
Time is able to discern when long-term love has had its turn
Only then, we'll drop the curtain, let the credits start to roll
Her aura so imposing, hand me in your bed and clothing
Luke-warm caffeine in the morning
Can your brother take me home?
When we were pulling strings to keep her alone
Those were the days I didn't let it down
Though love will run deep like hurt runs out
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in December, made your name one to remember
Now though only here to cool the embers
She never will cease to console us
So as you look back to where we began
Loosening your grip a little on her hand
Keeping in mind, we owe her more
Than we could ever make apparent
Barely on our hands, still loved us hard
Time barely on our hands
Still loved us hard, her care was constant
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Make part of me live on in you
Let your heart bleed and be an open mood
We know time will tend to
And as part of you lives on in me
I'm holding, broken to the same degree
Knowing time will mend me
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
So know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Vansh Dhawan
Time is able to discern when long-term love has had its turn
Only then, we'll drop the curtain, let the credits start to roll
Her aura so imposing, hand me in your bed and clothing
Luke-warm caffeine in the morning
Can your brother take me home?
When we were pulling strings to keep her alone
Those were the days I didn't let it down
Though love will run deep like hurt runs out
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in December, made your name one to remember
Now though only here to cool the embers
She never will cease to console us
So as you look back to where we began
Loosening your grip a little on her hand
Keeping in mind, we owe her more
Than we could ever make apparent
Barely on our hands, still loved us hard
Time barely on our hands
Still loved us hard, her care was constant
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Make part of me live on in you
Let your heart bleed and be an open mood
We know time will tend to
And as part of you lives on in me
I'm holding, broken to the same degree
Knowing time will mend me
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
So know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Dina
This song is wayy too underrated. Beautiful lyrics, beautiful voice. Love every part of it.
Jalvaar The Offical
I just found this on Spotify and checked it out here...
How does this song barely get any recognition? Especially the artist? Very underrated in my opinion.
Daves boating fishing gaming
listen to Triple J radio and hear more like her and others "undiscovered"
angiieantoinette
The sound of a ticking clock is just stunning. This song is absolutely beautiful.
Ashantha Rosary
Time is able to discern when long-term love has had its turn
Only then, we'll drop the curtain, let the credits start to roll
Her aura so imposing, hand me in your bed and clothing
Luke-warm caffeine in the morning
Can your brother take me home?
When we were pulling strings to keep her alone
Those were the days I didn't let it down
Though love will run deep like hurt runs out
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in December, made your name one to remember
Now though only here to cool the embers
She never will cease to console us
So as you look back to where we began
Loosening your grip a little on her hand
Keeping in mind, we owe her more
Than we could ever make apparent
Barely on our hands, still loved us hard
Time barely on our hands
Still loved us hard, her care was constant
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Time held us in her arms
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Make part of me live on in you
Let your heart bleed and be an open mood
We know time will tend to
And as part of you lives on in me
I'm holding, broken to the same degree
Knowing time will mend me
Raised us, shaped us, moulded and made us
Into who we are today and who we plan to stay
Time held us in her arms, she loved us hard
Know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
Held us in her arms, she loved us hard
So know as she turns to depart
She loved us hard and for the longest
And was nobody's but ours
Esha
She is INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED! I hope she becomes incredibly successful and famous! Gretta Rays music is amazing! It is wayyyy better than the 💩 played on the radio!
Jayce Westerlo
Mango 339 they play this on the radio 🤔 triple J
Colin Perry
Love Greta's voice. Can't wait to hear what she does next.
John Hart
Thanks Gretta! That hunting rich voice and brilliant lyrics! Awesome!
aximili
“time held us in her arms, she loved us hard and for the longest” is such a good lyric. wow