What A Time
Julia Michaels;Niall Horan Lyrics
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I guess that means you're close by
My throat is getting dry and my heart is racing
I haven't been by your side
In a minute, but I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I
I know we didn't end it like we're supposed to
And now we get a bit tense
I wonder if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts
I know we didn't make sense
I admit it that I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it
I think of that night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I
For you and I
For you and I
For you and I
What a time, what a time for you and I
What a time for you and I, yeah
What a time, what a time for you and I
I think of that night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
For you and I
What a lie, what a lie
For you and I (oh, what a lie)
For you and I (for you and I)
For you and I (for you and I)
For you and I (for you and I)
For you and I, yeah
The song "What A Time" is a duet by Julia Michaels and Niall Horan. In the song, they reflect on a past relationship and the mixed emotions they have towards it. The lyrics suggest that the two have not seen each other for a while and are struggling with the memories, good and bad, that their time together evokes. Michaels sings about feeling nervous and overwhelmed, with physical symptoms like shaking hands and nausea, that come from being close to her ex again. Horan responds, reflecting on how they didn't end things properly and acknowledging that their memories are complicated.
The chorus is where they reminisce most, specifically about a night they spent together in a park. The lines "What a time for you and I" and "you clinged to my body like you wanted it forever" suggest that this was a particularly memorable moment in their relationship. However, there's a hint of bitterness in the repetition of the phrase "what a time" that suggests that while the memories are still important to them, perhaps they are also starting to resent them a little.
Overall, "What A Time" is a nostalgic song about a relationship that clearly meant a lot to both singers. They sing about the intense feelings they still have, both good and bad, and it's clear that they have had a hard time moving on from each other. The final repetitions of "For you and I" feel like they're trying to cling on to something that's no longer there, a fitting end to the melancholy tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a little nauseous and my hands are shaking
I'm feeling anxious and nervous as you draw close to me
I guess that means you're close by
I can tell that you're near because of how I feel
My throat is getting dry and my heart is racing
I'm getting nervous and excited about seeing you again
I haven't been by your side
It's been a while since we last spent time together
In a minute, but I think about it sometimes
It may have been a while, but I still think about our time together
Even though I know it's not so distant
Our past experiences feel close, even though they happened some time ago
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it
I still hold onto the memories of our time together
What a time, what a time, what a time
We had such a special, unforgettable time together
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
The way you held onto me that night made it feel like we would be together forever
For you and I
Those moments were special for both of us
I know we didn't end it like we're supposed to
We didn't have a typical break up, things ended differently for us
And now we get a bit tense
Things can feel awkward between us now due to our shared past
I wonder if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts
I sometimes question if my nostalgia for our past is romanticized, and if I'm forgetting the negative aspects
I admit it that I think about it sometimes
I'm not afraid to admit that I still think about our shared moments
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
Now I'm realizing that our time together may not have been as perfect as I once thought
For you and I
Our time together was meaningful for both of us
For you and I (For you)
We share a past unique to us that only we fully understand
For you and I (For you)
No matter what happened between us, we share a connection that can't be denied
For you and I (For you and I)
The moments we shared together were special for both of us
For you and I, yeah
Those memories we shared will always be a part of us, no matter where life takes us
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Casey Daniel Barth, James Riley Knapp, Julia Carin Cavazos, Justin Drew Tranter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheGroovyGuitarDude
For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)
- Standard Tuning - No Capo -
We have some funky chord variations for this, so here is the chord charts for all of those:
F - xx3210
G - xx5430
C - xx(10)980
Bm - xx9700
Am - xx7550
- Chord Progression Repeated Through Entire Song -
F, G, F, G, C, Bm, Am, G
- Strum Pattern For Each Chord -
F - ↓↓
G - ↑ ↓↑
C - ↓
Bm, Am, Last G - ↑↓
Hope this helps you out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I posted a video lesson for this on my channel a few weeks ago :)
@maryjuliannesantos802
Lyrics
I feel a little nauseous and my hands are shaking
I guess that means you're close by
My throat is getting dry and my heart is racing
I haven't been by your side
In a minute, but I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it
I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I
I know we didn't end it like we're supposed to
And now we get a bit tense
I wonder if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts
I know we didn't make sense
I admit it that I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it
I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I
For you and I
For you and I
For you and I
What a time, what a time for you and I
What a time for you and I, yeah
What a time, what a time for you and I
I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
For you and I
What a lie, what a lie
For you and I
For you and I (For you)
For you and I (For you)
For you and I (For you and I)
For you and I, yeah
@tiaraperez5
1D: “We’ll be back in 18 months”
Us: “What a lie, what a lie, what a lie”
@ericabanday5138
https://youtu.be/S4ZoezzitKI
@yelinaproudofliam1665
✋😢
@andree6815
They left school early😣😭
@Soulisdead
@@andree6815 ye their maths is very bad
@amoydavis3168
I think they ment 18 years😅😢
@mileyflores6038
Louis Tomlinson: "promise 😊"
Us: what a lie, what a lie, what a lie
@kaykyly
It hurts
@well_hello_there
what does that have to do with the video?
@kaykyly
@@well_hello_there nothing, it's a trend on social media