Your Time Is Gonna Come
Led Zeppelin (Definitive Collection Mini-LP Replica) 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
"Your Time Is Gonna Come" is a song by Led Zeppelin that speaks to the harm inflicted by a cheating woman, proclaiming that bad karma will catch up with her eventually. The song starts by highlighting the woman's negative behaviors, with the singer expressing disappointment in her tendency to cheat and hurt him. He points out her deceitful ways and warns her that her time is going to come, referring to the inevitability of her facing the same hurt and betrayal she inflicted on him. The verse then transitions into the chorus, where the singer sings repeatedly that her time is going to come, emphasizing the repetition in the lyrics to accentuate the inevitability of karma.
In the second verse, the singer takes control of the situation, declaring that he has made up his mind to leave her this time. He asserts that he won't take the blame any longer, and it's his turn to cry. He resolves to go away and make her pay for the hole she caused in his heart, warning her further that people are talking about her deeds. The chorus is repeated similarly, driving the point home that bad deeds cannot go unpunished.
In essence, "Your Time Is Gonna Come" is an anthem for all the individuals who have been wronged by others, with the message that bad karma will come around eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
Lyin' cheatin' hurtin' that's all you seem to do
All you do is lie, cheat, and hurt me.
Messin' around with every guy in town
You're fooling around with every guy in town behind my back.
Puttin' me down for thinkin' of someone new
You criticize me for even thinking of someone else.
Always the same playin' your game
You always play the same game with me.
Drive me insane trouble is gonna come to you
Your actions are driving me crazy and you will face consequences.
One of these days and it won't be long
Soon enough, you will regret your actions.
You'll look for me but baby I'll be gone
When you finally realize your mistake, I won't be there for you.
This is all I gotta say to you woman
These are the only words I have left for you.
Made up my mind to break you this time
I've decided to end things with you permanently.
Won't be so fine, it's my turn to cry
I won't be okay, and it's now my time to be hurt and cry.
Do want you want, I won't take the brunt
You can do whatever you want, but I won't be the one to suffer the consequences.
It's fadin' away, can't feel you anymore
My feelings for you are disappearing, and I can't feel your presence anymore.
Don't care what you say 'cause I'm goin' away to stay
I don't care what excuses you make, I'm leaving for good.
Gonna make you pay for that great big hole in my heart
You will pay for the emotional damage you inflicted on me.
People talkin' all around
People are talking about our situation everywhere.
Watch out woman, no longer is the joke gonna be on my heart
Be careful, because I won't be the one who is hurt anymore.
You been bad to me woman
You have mistreated me, and it's not okay.
But it's coming back home to you
But your actions will catch up to you eventually.
Your time is gonna come
You will face consequences for your actions.
Your time is gonna come
Your time to face the music is approaching.
Your time is gonna come
You will finally face the consequences of your actions.
Your time is gonna come
You will face karma for your wrongdoing.
Your time is gonna come
You will pay for the hurt you caused me.
Your time is gonna come
The time for me to be hurt and hurt by you is over.
Your time is gonna come
You will face the music for what you did to me.
Your time is gonna come
You have a price to pay for your actions.
Your time is gonna come
You will finally learn the consequences of your actions.
Your time is gonna come
You will answer for what you did to me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE
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