About Time
Justine Skye & Timbaland Lyrics
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Yeah, uh
It's about time
It-, it-, it- it-, it-
It's about time
Justine, uh
There's a lot I could say
Bad, but I kept running back
So fast, at last
On the strip
There's a lot I won't say
Don't wanna just react
Facts, this time I won't relapse
Who knew that none of y'all had my back
I found a way out, and on your way out
Last words
I'm on the way up, and I'ma be straight
So don't worry 'bout it
You hide your face, you can't stop talking 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause it won't matter anyway
Bury my best
It's a new day
'Cause I know I can always count on you
To make me look stupid, make me look foolish
And I know I can always count on you
To let me down
Down, down, down
Yeah, uh
Yeah, uh
Okay, so now that we're through
I saw what's real, and knew was true
You followed me, I followed you
It's almost hot, 'cause you was new, but
They'll all regret that
'Cause I'll be right back
Fly back, it's gon' be private
Funny to see
How they all undegraded me, ah
I found a way out, and on your way out
Last words
I'm on the way up, and I'ma be straight
So don't worry 'bout it
You hide your face, you can't stop talking 'bout it
Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause it won't matter anyway
Bury my best
It's a new day
'Cause I know I can always count on you
To make me look stupid, make me look foolish
And I know I can always count on you
To let me down
Down, down, ayy, yeah
"Justine Skye & Timbaland's song About Time" is about moving on from a toxic relationship and relying on oneself instead of constantly going back to that toxic relationship. The lyrics show the singer's realization that they deserve better and that they won't be held down by their past mistakes. The chorus emphasizes the idea of not worrying about the past and looking forward to a better, brighter future.
The opening lines of the song describe the singer's history of returning to a bad relationship but finally making the decision to move on. They express that they have found a way to "fly back" and continue on their own path without worry about the past relationship holding them back. The lyrics also touch on the idea of others trying to hold them down or talk about them negatively, but in the end, the singer is able to rise above it.
In the chorus, the singer confidently proclaims that they won't worry about the past because it no longer matters. They acknowledge that they may have made mistakes in the past, but it's a new day, and they're ready to bury their past and start fresh. The repetition of the phrase "I know I can always count on you" points to the toxic relationship they are leaving behind and the irony that even though that person let them down, they could always count on them to do so.
Overall, the song is an empowering anthem about moving on from a toxic relationship and embracing change and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a lot I could say
I have a lot to say, but I am choosing to be reserved.
You deserve the payback
You will receive the consequences for your actions.
Bad, but I kept running back
Although I knew you were not good for me, I kept returning to you.
So fast, at last
Quickly, finally.
On the strip
In a certain location.
There's a lot I won't say
There are many things that I will not reveal.
Don't wanna just react
I don't want to act impulsively.
Facts, this time I won't relapse
This time, I will not revert back to old habits.
Who knew that none of y'all had my back
I never suspected that none of you had my support.
I found a way out, and on your way out
I escaped and on your departure
Last words
Final statements.
I'm on the way up, and I'ma be straight
I am headed for success and will not falter.
So don't worry 'bout it
Don't be concerned about me.
You hide your face, you can't stop talking 'bout it
You try to cover your guilt, but you cannot stop discussing it.
Don't worry 'bout a thing
Do not be troubled about anything.
'Cause it won't matter anyway
Because it is inconsequential anyways.
Bury my best
Conceal my excellence.
It's a new day
A new start.
'Cause I know I can always count on you
Because I am confident that I can always expect from you.
To make me look stupid, make me look foolish
To embarrass and humiliate me.
And I know I can always count on you
And I am assured that I can rely on you.
To let me down
To disappoint me.
Down, down, down
Continuously and repeatedly letting me down.
Okay, so now that we're through
Now that we have ended our relationship.
I saw what's real, and knew was true
I recognized reality and what was genuine.
You followed me, I followed you
We reciprocally followed each other.
It's almost hot, 'cause you was new, but
It is almost comical because you were just new to this.
They'll all regret that
They will all feel remorse.
'Cause I'll be right back
Because I will soon be back and better than ever.
Fly back, it's gon' be private
Return privately and discreetly.
Funny to see
Ironically amusing to witness.
How they all undegraded me, ah
How they all belittled and disrespected me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Elena Hristu, Emily Pires, Justine Skyers, Timothy Mosley
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