Leftover Salmon is a genre-bending band from Boulder, Colorado. Their uniqu… Read Full Bio ↴Leftover Salmon is a genre-bending band from Boulder, Colorado. Their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass", has found favor with the jam band scene.

The band formed by accident in 1989 (see 1989 in music), when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots in its lineup. The synergy worked and the result was Leftover Salmon.

After the independent release of Bridges to Bert in 1993 (see 1993 in music) and the 1995 (see 1995 in music) live follow-up Ask The Fish, Leftover Salmon gained a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. festival tour and a contract with Hollywood Records. Their 1997 Hollywood debut and second studio album, Euphoria, continued to define their eclectic sound and introduced many songs that would become classics for the band.

In March of 2002 (see 2002 in music) founding member and banjoist Mark Vann lost his battle with cancer. He was later replaced by Noam Pikelny.

A documentary film of Leftover Salmon, titled "Years In Your Ears," was released on DVD in November 2006.

This Is The Time
Leftover Salmon Lyrics

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This isn't a time for giving up. This is the time to be strong.
I know life is never easy, when you're holding out so long.
I know that we can make it, with a little bit of faith to get us by.
This isn't the time or faking. This is the time for us to fly.
This isn't the time for faking. This is the time for us to fly.

This isn't the time for fighting. This is the time for peace.
Whether you're on the left or on the right wing, this is the time for release.

We don't have time to count our mistakes. We can leave them in the past.
This isn't the time for keeping score. It's time to make the moment last.
This isn't the time for keeping score. It's time to make the moment last.

This isn't the time for losing hope. This is the time to lean.
Well I know we can find our way if you're ready to receive.
There's always so much to learn, as you wander through this life.
And timing is everything. This is the time, the night.
Timing is everything. This is the time, the night.

This is the time, the night. This is the time, the night.
This is the time, the night. This is the time, the night.

Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh. This is the time, the night.

This is the time, night. Oooh, oooh, oooh.
This is the time, night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Leftover Salmon’s “This Is The Time” talk about facing life's challenges head on and the need to be resilient in the face of adversity during uncertain times. The song's chorus reinforces the theme of rising to the occasion and not giving up, stating "This isn't the time for giving up. This is the time to be strong."

The first verse of the song speaks to the difficulties of holding out for something in life and the need for faith to sustain us. The second verse takes a political turn urging peace and unity regardless of political affiliation, stating that "This isn't the time for fighting. This is the time for peace. Whether you're on the left or on the right wing, this is the time for release."

The final verse encourages us not to lose hope and to lean on each other for support during tough times. The lyrics suggest that life has a lot to teach us and that timing is key in making the most of our experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

This isn't a time for giving up. This is the time to be strong.
Instead of giving up, we need to stay strong and face our struggles head-on during this time.

I know life is never easy, when you're holding out so long.
Life can be difficult when you're holding out for something for a long time.

I know that we can make it, with a little bit of faith to get us by.
If we have faith, we can overcome whatever challenges come our way.

This isn't the time or faking. This is the time for us to fly.
Now is not the time to pretend or be fake; it's the time for us to rise above and soar.

This isn't the time for fighting. This is the time for peace.
Instead of fighting, this is a time for peace and unity.

Whether you're on the left or on the right wing, this is the time for release.
Regardless of political beliefs, now is the time to let go of tension and negative emotions.

We don't have time to count our mistakes. We can leave them in the past.
We should focus on moving forward instead of dwelling on our past mistakes.

This isn't the time for keeping score. It's time to make the moment last.
Rather than keeping track of who is winning or losing, we should focus on creating meaningful moments.

This isn't the time for losing hope. This is the time to lean.
Now is not a time to give up hope, but to rely on each other for support.

Well I know we can find our way if you're ready to receive.
If we are willing to be open and receptive, we can find our way through difficult times.

There's always so much to learn, as you wander through this life.
Life is a journey full of opportunities for growth and learning.

And timing is everything. This is the time, the night.
Timing plays a significant role in our lives and now is the perfect moment to act.

Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh. This is the time, the night.
Repeating the phrase 'this is the time, the night' emphasizes the importance of the present moment.

This is the time, night.
The final repetition of 'this is the time' confirms the message of the song - this is the moment to seize.

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Written by: DREW G EMMITT

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