Growing up, music was casual in the Warren home, from her grandmom’s eight track tapes to the lullabies her family sung around the house, to a brief and much-hated stint in the church choir. Warren remembers starting to sing at the age of four, but it wasn’t until she saw an ABC special on The Beatles at age 13 that she really became passionate about learning and performing music. Warren learned her first chords by ear from Rubber Soul and Revolver, and her musical horizons quickly expanded to include grunge (Smashing Pumpkins and Soundgarden), classic Brit Pop (The Kinks, The Who, The Faces) and even jazz, in particular Betty Carter, Nina Simone, Kurt Elling and even Mel Torme.
At 17,Warren took her fledgling songwriting skills out into KC’s thriving counterculture, befriending numerous avant-garde artists, from painters to street poets to singers, who gave her the support to move forward with her music. "I knew a lot of amazing people in Kansas City," Warren recalls, “quite a few musicians and composers who were really into something new. Though I started in the singer/songwriter scene, I began performing in a lot of jazz spots when I was about twenty, and those folks were really helpful in my education." Warren eventually fell in with some jazz musicians, who she would share the stage with.
Warren has toured the US with artists ranging from Martha Wainwright to Zap Mama, from Rodrigo & Gabriela to Erykah Badu. Warren opened for the whole Keziah Jones French tour of late 2008 – debuting 2009.
Her debut album as Krystle Warren & The Faculty, “Circles”, released in 2009, was recorded with two-time Grammy-winning producer Russell Elevado at the Electric Lady Studios in NYC .
Her debut solo album, "Three The Hard Way", was released in 2018.
Time Has Told Me
Krystle Warren Lyrics
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You're a rare rare find
A troubled cure
For a troubled mind
And time has told me
Not to ask for more
Someday our ocean
So I'll leave the ways that are making me be
What I really don't want to be
Leave the ways that are making me love
What I really don't want to love
Time has told me
You came with the dawn
A soul with no footprint
A rose with no thorn
Your tears they tell me
There's really no way
Of ending your troubles
With things you can say
And time will tell you
To stay by my side
To keep on trying
'til there's no more to hide
So leave the ways that are making you be
What you really don't want to be
Leave the ways that are making you love
What you really don't want to love
Time has told me
You're a rare rare find
A troubled cure
For a troubled mind
And time has told me
Not to ask for more
For some day our ocean
Will find its shore
Krystle Warren's song "Time Has Told Me" speaks of a rareness that has been found in the subject of the song. The singer of the song admits that they have a troubled mind and they have found a person who can be considered a cure for their afflictions. However, this cure is also troubled which alludes to them both having issues that can only be fixed with time.
Time has been a recurring theme throughout the song, indicating that as time goes by, things will fall into place. The song speaks of leaving behind ways that are causing pain, and being with someone who will remain by their side as they keep trying until there is nothing left to hide. The line "Your tears they tell me, there's really no way, of ending your troubles, with things you can say" is a powerful one. It shows that sometimes words are not enough to help or fix something, and that sometimes all a person can do is be there for someone who is struggling.
The song itself is beautifully written and has a soulful, melancholic feel that is enhanced by Krystle Warren's amazing voice. The lyrics speak of a rare connection that two individuals have and how they help each other despite their troubles. It's a song that makes you reflect on life and relationships, and how time can both heal and reveal truths.
Line by Line Meaning
Time has told me
Through experience and the passage of time, I have learned
You're a rare rare find
You are a special and unique person
A troubled cure
While you can help resolve my troubles, you also have your own issues to deal with
For a troubled mind
To help someone who is also struggling mentally
And time has told me
Through experience and the passage of time, I have learned
Not to ask for more
To be content with what I already have and not be greedy or demanding
Someday our ocean
In the future, our vast and complex emotions will
Will find its shore
Find a sense of calm and stability
So I'll leave the ways that are making me be
I will move away from behaviors that are making me act in a certain way
What I really don't want to be
To stop being someone I do not truly want to be
Leave the ways that are making me love
To stop myself from forming attachments and affections towards things that are not healthy for me
What I really don't want to love
To discard any feelings of fondness towards things that are harmful to my mental health
Time has told me
Through experience and the passage of time, I have learned
You came with the dawn
You arrived at the beginning of a new phase in my life
A soul with no footprint
You have not left a mark on the world yet
A rose with no thorn
You are a perfect and flawless example of beauty, without any imperfections or downsides
Your tears they tell me
Your sadness and distress lets me know
There's really no way
There is no easy or simple solution
Of ending your troubles
To completely resolve the issues you are facing
With things you can say
By just using words to comfort or console
And time will tell you
Through experience and the passage of time, you will learn
To stay by my side
To stand close to me and provide support and companionship
To keep on trying
To continue making efforts and striving towards a goal
'til there's no more to hide
Until all secrets or issues are brought to light and resolved
So leave the ways that are making you be
Move away from the behaviors that are causing you to act in a certain way
What you really don't want to be
Stop being someone you do not truly want to be
Leave the ways that are making you love
Stop yourself from forming attachments and affections towards things that are not healthy for you
What you really don't want to love
Discard any feelings of fondness towards things that are harmful to your mental health
Time has told me
Through experience and the passage of time, I have learned
You're a rare rare find
You are a special and unique person
A troubled cure
While you can help resolve my troubles, you also have your own issues to deal with
For a troubled mind
To help someone who is also struggling mentally
And time has told me
Through experience and the passage of time, I have learned
Not to ask for more
To be content with what I already have and not be greedy or demanding
For some day our ocean
In the future, our vast and complex emotions will
Will find its shore
Find a sense of calm and stability
Writer(s): Nick Drake
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mapee4498
Time has told me
You're a rare, rare find
A troubled cure
For a troubled mind
And time has told me
Not to ask for more
Someday our ocean
Will find its shore
So I'll leave the ways that are making me be
What I really don't want to be
Leave the ways that are making me love
What I really don't want to love
Time has told me
You came with the dawn
A soul with no footprint
A rose with no thorn
Your tears they tell me
There's really no way
Of ending your troubles
With things you can say
And time will tell you
To stay by my side
To keep on trying
'Til there's no more to hide
So leave the ways that are making you be
What you really don't want to be
Leave the ways that are making you love
What you really don't want to love
Time has told me
You're a rare, rare find
A troubled cure
For a troubled mind
And time has told me
Not to ask for more
So someday our ocean
Will find its shore
@EdwinHeida
Goosebumps within seconds. Wonderfully done.
@stuartduff2423
Incredible stuff and Danny Thompson on double bass, what a legend.
@digitalerfrieden9391
Every time. This is saving me EVERY TIME.
@Hrizzzz
Thanks to this vocalist. Great take on the song. Captured the moodiness in a different unique way. This artist clearly feels the song.
@ninazunic8659
hoplessly crazy about Nicks' music since I first heard (for) him...., but hey.... i fell in love with this vocal instantly, girl, you're a miracle <3 amazing.......
@pm1171
Wow wow, Nick is very proud of you 👏
@BenjaminRetr0
Normally I find covers to be generally lacking in the true feeling and emotion of the song, but Krystle Warren covers this absolutely beautifully.
It really does the original justice...
@lisacolbert5987
Much agreed .
@cbot72
You should check out the Elton John cover of this song! It's really good
@terryroots5023
Magnificent. Her voice does the song justice.