No Time
Guess Who Lyrics


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(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you)

Time, time, time, time, time

No time for a gentle rain
No time for my watch and chain
No time for revolving doors
No time for the killin' floor
No time for the killin' floor
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you)

No time for a summer friend
No time for the love you send
Seasons change and so did I
You need not wonder why
You need not wonder why
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time left for you) On my way to better things
(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
(No time left for you)

No time for a summer friend
No time for the love you send
Seasons change and so did I
You need not wonder why
You need not wonder why
There's no time left for you
No time left for you

(No time) No time, no time, no time, no time
No no no time, no no time, no time, no time
I got, got, got, got no time
I got, got, got, got no time for you, woman
I got no time for you, woman
I got no time for your stupid games anymore
No, no
I got no time for you, woman, no
I got no time for hangin' around
For gettin' stepped on




For gettin' pushed around, woman
I got no time for hangin' around them kind of things

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song No Time by Guess Who showcase themes of leaving behind the past in search of better things. The line “No time left for you” is repeated throughout the song, and it is clear that the singer is moving on from a relationship or situation that they have outgrown. The use of imagery is strong in this song, as the singer speaks about distant roads calling them, finding new wings, and having no time for revolving doors or getting stepped on. The message is clear: the singer is seeking a new, better life and has no time to waste on anything that stands in their way.


The repetition of “Time, time, time” serves as a reminder that time waits for no one and that the singer has to make the most of every moment to find the life they seek. The line “Seasons change and so did I” highlights the importance of personal growth and the need to move on from the past, regardless of how difficult it may be.


In summary, No Time is a song about growth and change, about leaving behind the past to seek a better future. The repetition of the phrase “No time left for you” serves as a clear reminder that the singer has no intention of looking back.


Line by Line Meaning

(No time left for you) On my way to better things
I must focus on more important things, and leave behind things that are holding me back


(No time left for you) I found myself some wings
I have discovered newfound freedom and opportunities to pursue my goals without constraints


(No time left for you) Distant roads are callin' me
I am being pulled towards new experiences, and must leave behind old relationships and attachments


(No time left for you) Time, time, time, time, time
Time is of the essence, and there is none to waste or spare


No time for a gentle rain
I cannot afford to slow down or enjoy simple pleasures


No time for my watch and chain
I cannot be constrained by material possessions, or preoccupied with trivial things


No time for revolving doors
I cannot afford to be caught in repetitive cycles or patterns


No time for the killin' floor
I must avoid dangerous or harmful situations, and move towards life-giving avenues


There's no time left for you
I have to let go of relationships or situations that do not contribute to my growth or purpose


No time for a summer friend
I cannot afford to invest in temporary relationships or shallow acquaintances


No time for the love you send
I must prioritize my own self-care and development, rather than being consumed by others' needs or desires


Seasons change and so did I
I have matured and evolved, and cannot cling to outdated paradigms or perspectives


You need not wonder why
There is no need for explanation or justification of my actions


(No time) No time, no time, no time, no time
I cannot emphasize enough the urgency and pressure of my situation


No no no time, no no time, no time, no time
There is really no time to waste, and I must act swiftly and decisively


I got, got, got, got no time
I have no luxury of leisure or procrastination


I got, got, got, got no time for you, woman
I cannot be distracted or influenced by romantic interests or emotional dependencies


I got no time for your stupid games anymore
I refuse to be manipulated or played by anyone, and must assert my own agency and convictions


No, no
There is no alternative, no middle ground or compromise


I got no time for you, woman, no
I cannot be held down or obligated to anyone, and must pursue my own calling


I got no time for hangin' around
I cannot be idle or ambivalent, and must always be moving forward


For gettin' stepped on
I cannot be taken advantage of or oppressed by anyone or anything


For gettin' pushed around, woman
I cannot be dominated or intimidated by anyone's expectations or demands


I got no time for hangin' around them kind of things
I cannot be associated with things or people that hinder or distract me from my purpose and destiny




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings

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mike cool

I am 79 and still love this sound. My wife tells me i'm too old for this music i say. i may be getting old but i am still alive,

lynnleiby

I was staying at a campground and couldn't help but noticing the Led Zeppelin marathon that was going on a few campsites down from me. After a few hrs, I happened to walk past, expecting to see some young long-haired hippie types. To my surprise, it was an elderly couple. LOL!! I guess those long-haired hippie types aged like everyone else.

HaXaW

You're only too old, when you say I'm too old. So, carry on. 🙃😉

CoverageStation

Let's see - You were about 27 years old when this tune was out . . . No surprise there!

Dan Ellwein

am 66 .. right there with you ..

Michael Marsh

We grew up with the best

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Karen Gower

Burton Cummings has one of the greatest voices in Rock and Roll history. His voice will always be one that never gets old for me. He is a brilliant entertainer. Guess Who great band. 🎸🎹🎶🎼

drh 7777

I agree 👍

May Loo

I'm in Calgary, Canada. I never saw him in concert. The only time I saw him live was at the Calgary Stampede, where it was just him and a piano on stage. Still one of my favorite Stampede experiences of all time. I'm in my early 60s.

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Joe Belle

Such an underrated group. This song is timeless.

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