Love Story
Layo & Bushwacka! (Tim Deluxe Remix) Lyrics
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Time keeps its own time
Here we stand at the beginning
When heroes are passing us by
And I, I, I can't dream of a song
I hope I'm in a better state
When here and now crumbles and falls
I knew you'd come knocking one day
Unannounced like a thief in the night
So tell me how do you do?
Finally I need you
You don't know what I been through
Well do you wonder about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
And now I'm no paradise
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow means nothing at all
If you and I don't realize
That today is the right time
And morning, morning, morning will never be the same,
If we make the same mistakes
Time and time again
Time and time again
So tell me how do you do?
Finally I need you
You don't know what I been through
Well do wonder about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
And now I'm no paradise
So tell me how do you do?
Finally I need you
You don't know what I been through
Well do wonder about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
And now I'm no paradise
So tell me how do you do?
Finally I need you
You don't know what I been through
Well do wonder about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
And now I'm no paradise
So tell me how do you do?
Finally I need you
You don't know what I been through
Well do wonder about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
And now I'm no paradise
The lyrics to Layo & Bushwacka's "Love Story" paint a portrait of two people who have been separated from each other in time and space, and are now reunited. The song emphasizes how time can distort our perceptions of reality, blurring the lines between what is real and what is not. Time can also be cruel, making it feel like it is "never ending," and keeping "its own time." But despite this, the two protagonists stand at the beginning of something new, poised on the brink of a love story that has been brewing within them for ages.
The lyrics speak to the idea of fate, and to the idea that our lives can be both predestined and out of our control. Throughout the song, there is a sense of inevitability - the singer knows that the other person is coming, and that they will inevitably meet. The lyrics are also rich with imagery, painting pictures of heroes passing by, dreams and premonitions, and paradise lost.
Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the present moment, and an encouragement to take advantage of the time we have right now. The chorus repeats the question "So tell me how do you do?" as if to emphasize the importance of being fully present in the moment with the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Time on your own never ending
Being alone feels like time is infinite
Time keeps its own time
Time will pass regardless of what we do
Here we stand at the beginning
We are at the start of something new
When heroes are passing us by
We are surrounded by successful people
And I, I, I can't dream of a song
I can't think of anything inspiring to create
I hope I'm in a better state
I wish to improve my current situation
When here and now crumbles and falls
When everything falls apart
And you, you , you can make the worlds collide
You have the power to bring about change
I knew you'd come knocking one day
I always believed you would come into my life
Unannounced like a thief in the night
But I didn't know when or how
So tell me how do you do?
I want to know how you are doing
Finally I need you
I finally realize my need for you
You don't know what I been through
You don't understand my past struggles
Well do you wonder about me?
Do you ever think about me?
I had dreams and premonitions 'bout you
I had a strong feeling our paths would cross
And now I'm no paradise
But now that you are here, my life is not perfect
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow means nothing at all
The future is irrelevant if we don't act now
If you and I don't realize
We need to understand
That today is the right time
The present is the best time to take action
And morning, morning, morning will never be the same,
If we keep making the same mistakes, each day will feel the same
Time and time again
Repeating the same things over and over
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW STUART BENJAMIN, HERB BERMAN, OSCAR JR BROWN, GERALD V. CASALE, NORMAN ALFRED CURTIS, LEO ALEXANDER PASKIN, DON VAN VLIET
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