Time Waits for No One
Hilltoppers Lyrics


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Time waits for no one it passes you by,
It rolls on forever, like the clouds in the sky;
Time waits for no one, goes on endlessly,
It's just like a river flowing out to sea;
You'll find that love is like this,
Each precious moment we miss
Will never, ever return again.
So don't let us throw one sweet moment away
Time waits for no one, let's take love while we may.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hilltoppers' song Time Waits for No One carry a meaningful message about the importance of time and love. The first line is an obvious statement that time does not wait for anyone, and it moves on without consideration for our desires or intentions. It continues to roll on like the clouds in the sky, an endless flow that cannot be controlled or restrained. The chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the need to seize each moment.


The verses of the song delve into the theme of lost opportunities and the regrets that come with them. The line "You'll find that love is like this" could be seen as an invitation to consider love in the context of our relationship with time. Love is often portrayed as a powerful force that provides meaning and purpose to our lives. However, the song suggests that love is also subject to the same laws of time, and that the moments we miss with our loved ones will never come back.


Finally, the song asks us not to waste or discard any precious moments with our loved ones. The lyrics urge us to take advantage of the present and invest in our relationships before time passes us by. The song's message is particularly poignant for anyone who has experienced loss or regret, and it serves as a reminder that time is a limited and precious resource.


Line by Line Meaning

Time waits for no one it passes you by,
Time is constantly moving forward and waits for no one, so if you don't take advantage of it, it will just pass you by.


It rolls on forever, like the clouds in the sky;
Time is infinite and just keeps moving forward, like the clouds in the sky that are constantly moving and changing.


Time waits for no one, goes on endlessly,
Time doesn't pause or stop for anyone, it just continues on endlessly.


It's just like a river flowing out to sea;
Time is like a river that flows constantly and eventually reaches the end of its journey, the sea.


You'll find that love is like this,
Love is also fleeting and just like time, it moves forward and waits for no one.


Each precious moment we miss
We need to cherish every moment we have and not let them slip away, as we can't go back in time.


Will never, ever return again.
Once a moment has passed, we can't get it back because time moves forward and doesn't go backwards.


So don't let us throw one sweet moment away
We shouldn't waste any moment that we have, especially one that is special and meaningful.


Time waits for no one, let's take love while we may.
We should seize the moment and not wait for the perfect time to express our love, because time is constantly moving forward and waits for no one.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@margaretgaskell4958

Time Waits For No One
Words and music by Cliff Friend and Charlie Tobias
Introduced in the film "Shine on Harvest Moon."
Time waits for no one
It passes you by
It rolls on forever
Like the clouds in the sky
Time waits for no one
Goes on endlessly
It's just like a river
Flowing out to the sea
You'll find that love is like this
Each precious moment we miss
Will never ever return again
So don't let us throw one
Sweet moment away
Time waits for no one
Let's make love while we may



All comments from YouTube:

@katm5015

Thank you so much for sharing these songs. My mom listened to these songs in her younger days and now has issues with her memory due to a stroke. I wasn't able to find these songs on iTunes, so I'm so glad you have them posted. I played this song for her tonight and she sang along and took a trip down memory lane. Thank you, thank you!

@cf1934

this is one of my favorite songs from the group who were my favorite group from the 50's. Thanks for posting!

@mrsavoy66

Beautiful. I thank my father for exposing my to quality music as i grew up. Today makes 8 yrs since pop left this reality. He loved the Hilltoppers and so do i. Love you Dad miss you bro

@francisalanwormald6328

AS A TEEN I AWAITED EACH NEW RELEASE BY JIMMY & THE HILLTOPPERS!!!

@margaretgaskell4958

Time Waits For No One
Words and music by Cliff Friend and Charlie Tobias
Introduced in the film "Shine on Harvest Moon."
Time waits for no one
It passes you by
It rolls on forever
Like the clouds in the sky
Time waits for no one
Goes on endlessly
It's just like a river
Flowing out to the sea
You'll find that love is like this
Each precious moment we miss
Will never ever return again
So don't let us throw one
Sweet moment away
Time waits for no one
Let's make love while we may

@margaretgaskell4958

Shows my age I remember this very well

@opaulamorgan4265

Margaret Gaskell, me too, I remember the "The Hilltoppers" and the first time I heard the beautiful voice of Jimmy Sacca on "P. S I Love You."

@irenemccann7032

My favourite from the Hilltoppers was' Only You're, better than the Platters, not by much.

@billwebb8561

good ole Jimmy Sacca, what a voice

@margaretgaskell4958

A real golden oldie...Guess I am old remembering it ...oh well never mind can't change it...so rock on xxcπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸŽΆπŸŽΆπŸŽ΅πŸŽΆπŸŽ΅πŸ˜·πŸ˜·πŸŽ΅πŸ˜·πŸ˜·πŸ™πŸŒΉπŸ™πŸŒΉ

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