Discography
2006 - Two Cheers For Tuesday
2007 - This Is My Year EP
2007 - Make It Count (Single)
2008 - To You, From Us
2009 - Tickets And Passports
2010 - Tickets & Passports (Acoustic Sessions)
2011 - False Alarms EP
Time For Me
Holiday Parade Lyrics
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The day she lost her self-control
She swore to me she lost it in style
You leave the car outside for me to get away
But I think I might stay for a while
I tried it once and swore I felt a real connection
Tried it twice, convinced she could change
Lost some of myself on the way
Now's the time, the time, the time for me
…Seriously
Now's the time, the time, the time you say
Sing it once more and I bet you'd agree
You won't come back to haunt me
You won't
I wrote it down, tried to find some inspiration
This time around you'd think we could change
I search the words for any sort of indication
Maybe, just maybe I will say
Now's the time, the time, the time for me
…Seriously
Now's the time, the time, the time you say
Sing it once more and I bet you'd agree
You won't come back to haunt me
You won't
I don't want you coming round
You come without a sound
In the here and now
Maybe that's just how I break away
Now's the time for me
Now's the time for me
[One more time]
Now's the time, the time, the time for me
…Seriously
Now's the time, the time, the time you say
Sing it once more and I bet you'd agree
You won't come back to haunt me
You won't
Now's the time, the time, the time for me
…Seriously
Now's the time, the time, the time you say
Sing it once more and I bet you'd agree
You won't come back to haunt me
You won't
The lyrics to Holiday Parade's “Time For Me” speak about the end of a tumultuous relationship. The first verse sets the stage for this break-up, where the singer describes losing the nerve to continue the relationship, conveying that things have become increasingly difficult with his partner’s lack of self-control. The car that his partner left outside to prevent him from leaving symbolizes her efforts to keep the relationship going. However, the singer decides to stay a while, unable to completely break away just yet. The second verse expands on this tumultuous relationship, with the singer describing his repeated attempts to make it work despite the warning signs that it wasn’t meant to be. He acknowledges that he lost a bit of himself with each try, leading up to this final decision to end things for good.
The chorus repeats the phrase “now’s the time” several times, perhaps to emphasize the finality of the decision to end the relationship. It’s as if the singer is trying to convince himself that it's time to move on, and he won’t let his partner come back to haunt him in the future. The repeated phrase "now's the time" feels like it’s both a declaration and a plea, encouraging himself to take this big step while removing himself from any lingering doubts. The final line of the song, where he warns his partner to stay away and not come back, feels like the ultimate resolution to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my nerve
I became afraid or anxious.
The day she lost her self-control
The day she lost her ability to control her emotions or actions.
She swore to me she lost it in style
She asserted to me that the way she lost control was impressive or fashionable.
You leave the car outside for me to get away
You keep the car outside so that I can leave and escape the situation.
But I think I might stay for a while
But I am considering staying for a period of time instead of leaving right away.
I tried it once and swore I felt a real connection
I attempted something once and was convinced that I had a genuine bond with someone or something.
Tried it twice, convinced she could change
Tried it again, convinced that she had the ability to change or improve.
Third time's a charm, she settled for my imperfection
The third attempt was successful, she accepted my flaws or weaknesses.
Lost some of myself on the way
I lost or compromised some part of myself during this journey or experience.
Now's the time, the time, the time for me
It is time for me to take action or make a change.
…Seriously
I am serious about this decision or realization.
You won't come back to haunt me
You will not return to cause me trouble or distress.
I wrote it down, tried to find some inspiration
I wrote my thoughts or feelings down, hoping to find some motivation or creativity.
This time around you'd think we could change
This time, one would hope that we could make a difference or improve the situation.
I search the words for any sort of indication
I search for clues or signs in my words or actions.
Maybe, just maybe I will say
Perhaps, there is a chance that I will express my true thoughts or feelings.
I don't want you coming round
I do not want you to come visit or be around me.
You come without a sound
You arrive without making any noise or warning.
In the here and now
In the present moment or time.
Maybe that's just how I break away
Perhaps, this is the way I separate or distance myself from you.
Now's the time for me
It is the time for me to focus on myself or my own needs.
Sing it once more and I bet you'd agree
Repeat the song one more time and I believe you will concur or see my point of view.
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xhynz161
-they should use this as a soundtrack for a movie or something so people will hear this amazing song.
@jonaseriksson4250
LOVE this band !!
@TrumpWinner
love this band love this album! wish you could still make songs
@smithy2365
this songs amazinggggg :) just found them out today :D
@bowwow2398
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
@mariemusic3512
Je viens de découvrir ce groupe et j'adore !!!
@ajt845
i love it! :-)
@melisaaaaaaa
I love this song! it makes me happy :D thnx Hinne =P
@eileeeeenn
awesome song. thanks to Hinne ! <3
@Iffchoxsena
el 1337 ! :D