Your Time Is Gonna Come
Led Zeppelin Lyrics
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Messin' around with every guy in town
Puttin' me down for thinkin' of someone new
Always the same playin' your game
Drive me insane trouble is gonna come to you
One of these days and it won't be long
You'll look for me but baby I'll be gone
This is all I gotta say to you woman
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Made up my mind to break you this time
Won't be so fine, it's my turn to cry
Do want you want, I won't take the brunt
It's fadin' away, can't feel you anymore
Don't care what you say 'cause I'm goin' away to stay
Gonna make you pay for that great big hole in my heart
People talkin' all around
Watch out woman, no longer
Is the joke gonna be on my heart
You been bad to me woman
But it's coming back home to you
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
Your time is gonna come
The lyrics of Led Zeppelin's "Your Time Is Gonna Come" tell the story of a man who has been hurt by a cheating partner. He decides it's time to break things off with her and make her pay for the pain she's caused him. The chorus, "Your time is gonna come," is a warning to his partner that her actions will have consequences, and she will eventually have to face the consequences of her infidelity.
The verses are a reflection of the man's frustration with his partner's behavior. He is tired of her constant cheating and the way she puts him down for thinking of someone new. He can see that she's playing games with him, and he knows that trouble is going to come her way because of it. He's made up his mind to leave her, and he won't take the blame for her actions anymore. He's going to make her pay for the pain she's caused him, and he doesn't care what anyone says about it.
The song's theme of revenge and the consequences of cheating is a recurring theme in Led Zeppelin's music. It's also a reflection of the cultural shift that was happening in the late 1960s and early 1970s, where traditional gender roles were being challenged, and social norms were changing. Led Zeppelin was known for taking risks and breaking boundaries, and "Your Time Is Gonna Come" is a perfect example of that.
Line by Line Meaning
Lyin' cheatin' hurtin that's all you seem to do
You consistently deceive and cause pain through your actions
Messin' around with every guy in town
You engage in promiscuous behavior with multiple men in the city
Puttin' me down for thinkin' of someone new
You criticize me for considering being with someone else
Always the same playin' your game
Your behavior is consistently manipulative and selfish
Drive me insane trouble is gonna come to you
Your actions will have consequences and you will face trouble
One of these days and it won't be long
You will face repercussions for your behavior soon
You'll look for me but baby I'll be gone
When you face the consequences of your actions, I will not be around
This is all I gotta say to you woman
This is my final message to you
Your time is gonna come
You will receive the consequences of your actions
Made up my mind to break you this time
I have made a decision to end our relationship for good
Won't be so fine, it's my turn to cry
I will not be okay and I will experience sadness
Do want you want, I won't take the brunt
You can do as you please, but I will not take the blame
It's fadin' away, can't feel you anymore
My feelings for you are disappearing and I no longer feel connected to you
Don't care what you say 'cause I'm goin' away to stay
I am leaving for good and I don't care what you say to try to stop me
Gonna make you pay for that great big hole in my heart
Your actions have caused significant emotional pain for me and I will make you face the consequences
People talkin' all around
People are spreading rumors about you and your behavior
Watch out woman, no longer
You should be careful now because you will no longer have my support
Is the joke gonna be on my heart
Your behavior towards me was not a joke and has caused me emotional pain
You been bad to me woman
You have consistently treated me poorly
But it's coming back home to you
You will face the consequences of your actions and receive what you deserve
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Paul Jones, James Patrick Page, Robert Anthony Plant
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