Time Will Tell
Isakov Gregory Alan Lyrics
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The bells begin to chime
Time, she says,
"There's no turning back,
Keep your eyes on the tracks"
Through the fields, somewhere there's blue
Oh, time will tell, she'll see us through
Howling out,
The windy hills
And all the time we took
You should know just how it steals
Keep your hand on the wheel
And through it all, somewhere we knew
Well, time will tell, she'll see us through
And all fire and flames took all we trust
We're kicking up dust
Stations fade, just like they do
Oh, time will tell, we always knew
Oh, time will tell, we always knew
In "Time Will Tell" by Gregory Alan Isakov, the singer is reflecting on the nature of time and its impact on life. The first verse describes the singer turning in the grain, a seemingly mundane task, but one that is interrupted by the chiming of bells. This interruption serves as a reminder that time is always moving forward, constantly reminding us that there is no turning back. The personification of time as a woman in the line, "Time, she says," adds a sense of urgency and importance to this lesson.
The second verse paints a picture of the singer and their companion driving through windy hills. The wind represents the passing of time, as does the line "And all the time we took, you should know just how it steals." The singer is aware that time can be cruel and unpredictable, but emphasizes the importance of keeping your hand on the wheel and staying in control. The repetition of the line "Well, time will tell, she'll see us through" serves as a mantra, reminding the listener that even in the face of adversity and uncertainty, time will eventually bring clarity and understanding.
The final verse describes a more chaotic scene, with fire and flames destroying everything the singer once trusted. However, even in this destruction, the singer maintains their belief that time will tell and that they always knew this fact. The song ends on this line, providing an optimistic note and a sense of hope that even in the face of destruction and chaos, time will eventually lead to understanding and resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning in the grain again
Returning to familiar surroundings or habits
The bells begin to chime
A signal of the passing of time and the start of a new day
Time, she says,
Personifying time as a feminine entity
"There's no turning back,
Once events have been set in motion, they cannot be undone
Keep your eyes on the tracks
Focus on the present moment and the path forward
Through the fields, somewhere there's blue
Despite challenges, there is still hope and beauty in the world
Oh, time will tell, she'll see us through
The passage of time will reveal the outcome and help us endure
Howling out,
Expressing emotions like pain or frustration
The windy hills
The harsh realities of life and obstacles one must overcome
And all the time we took
Reflecting on past experiences and the time spent on them
You should know just how it steals
Time seems to disappear quickly and irrevocably
Keep your hand on the wheel
Stay in control of one's life and decisions
And through it all, somewhere we knew
Despite uncertainty, deep down there is an understanding of what will happen
Well, time will tell, she'll see us through
Faith in the passage of time to provide clarity and resolution
And all fire and flames took all we trust
Catastrophic events can destroy even the strongest beliefs
We're kicking up dust
Moving forward despite the chaos and destruction
Stations fade, just like they do
Moments of life pass and fade, like the fleeting nature of train stations
Oh, time will tell, we always knew
Despite the unpredictability of life, there is comfort in the certainty of the passage of time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV
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@padmapriyapenmatsa270
Turning in the grain again
The bells begin to chime
Time, she says,
"There's no turning back,
Keep your eyes on the tracks"
Through the fields, somewhere there's blue
Oh, time will tell, she'll see us through
Howling out,
The windy hills
And all the time we took
You should know just how it steals
Keep your hand on the wheel
And through it all, somewhere we knew
Time will tell, she'll see us through
And all fire and flames took all we trust
We're kicking up dust
Stations fade just like they do
Oh, time will tell, we always knew
Oh, time will tell, we always knew
Thank me later
@davedavidson9996
An unintended benefit to the corona virus lock down is that you that you end watching a lot of videos and discovering new artists.
Such us the case for me and Gregory Isakov. I first heard his cover of Sam Beam's "The Trapeze Swinger" . This led me to check out his other works and I found this performance of "Time Will Tell".
From what I've seen this is one of his best songs. The performance is great and the range of his voice in this live setting is awesome.
Hopefully he will commence with touring again and do some gigs in Pennsylvania. I would love to check these guys play line.
@sarceexplores
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the beautiful back vocals Steve Varney, with his banjo, added to this song that made it so dreamy and calm!! 😌😌
@badgerbee1879
Yes👏👏👏❤
@changeeyecolor3891
👍👍👍👍
@tjinnes
Agree. He is amazing.
@irishmuse000
Man, so good. I keep coming back to this track just to listen to him. He's outstanding.
@debsylvania
Amen.
@chandrakanttanwar
you listen to it and suddenly the world is not a bad place for 3 odd minutes.
@phillipburke1190
Your so right!!!!
@hippie25487
💓
@gilsonpsvita8446
True!