Time Is On My Side
Keith Richards and The Expensive Winos Lyrics
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Time is on my side, yes it is
Now you always say
That you want to be free
But you've come running back
Said you will baby
You've come running back
You've come running back to me
Oh, time is on my side, yes it is
Time is on my side, yes it is
You're searching for good times
But just wait and see
You'll come running back
I won't have to worry no more
You'll come running back
Spend the rest of my life with you, baby
You'll come running back to me
Go ahead, go ahead and light up the town
And baby, do everything your heart desires
Remember, I'll always be around
And I know, I know,
like I told you so many times before
You're gonna come back, baby
'Cause I know, I know
You're gonna come back knocking
Yeah, knocking right on my door
Well, time is on my side, yes it is
Time is on my side, yes it is
'Cause I got the real love
The kind that you need
You'll come running back
Said you would, baby
You'll come running back
I don't always said you would
You'll come running back
I won't have to worry no more
Yes time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Oh, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
I said, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Oh, time, time, time is on my side
Yeah, time, time, time is on my side
The lyrics to this song speak of the power dynamic in a relationship. The singer tells their partner that they have all the time in the world, as time is on their side. The partner wants to be free, but keeps coming back to the singer. The singer is confident in the fact that the partner will keep coming back, and even encourages them to go out and enjoy themselves because they know the partner will eventually return. The singer believes that they have the kind of love that the partner needs and that ultimately, time is on their side because they have the security in knowing that the partner will always come back to them.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a somewhat manipulative approach to a relationship. The singer seems to be holding power over their partner by saying that they will always come back, almost as if the partner has no choice in the matter. The repetition of the phrase "time is on my side" emphasizes this power dynamic. However, the singer also seems to genuinely love the partner and believe that they are what the partner needs, which adds a layer of complexity to the interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is on my side, yes it is
I have plenty of time to wait for you to realize that you want to be with me.
Time is on my side, yes it is
I have so much time that I can afford to continue waiting for you to come back to me.
Now you always say
That you want to be free
But you've come running back
Said you will baby
You've come running back
Done that so many times before
You've come running back to me
You keep leaving and saying you want to be free, but you always end up coming back to me because you realize I am what you need.
You're searching for good times
But just wait and see
You'll come running back
I won't have to worry no more
You'll come running back
Spend the rest of my life with you, baby
You'll come running back to me
You think you can find happiness elsewhere, but I know you'll come back to me and we'll spend the rest of our lives together.
Go ahead, go ahead and light up the town
And baby, do everything your heart desires
Remember, I'll always be around
And I know, I know,
like I told you so many times before
You're gonna come back, baby
'Cause I know, I know
You're gonna come back knocking
Yeah, knocking right on my door
Do what you need to do to feel happy, but know that I'll always be there waiting for you to come back to me, just like I predicted.
Well, time is on my side, yes it is
Time is on my side, yes it is
I have no worries because time is still on my side and I have all the time in the world to wait for you.
'Cause I got the real love
The kind that you need
You'll come running back
Said you would, baby
You'll come running back
I don't always said you would
You'll come running back
I won't have to worry no more
I have the true love that you need and I know that you'll come back to me just like you said you would, so I don't have to worry anymore.
Yes time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Oh, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
I said, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
Oh, time, time, time is on my side
Time continues to be on my side and I will always have it to wait for you to come back to me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY RAGOVOY
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