Just in Time
Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Before you came, my time was running low
I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
For love came just in time
You found me just in time
Mm, I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
For love came just in time
You found me just in time
And changed my lonely life that lovely day
The lyrics of "Just in Time" by Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra speak of a transformative love that arrives at the perfect moment, resonating with a sense of relief and gratitude. The singer acknowledges that prior to this love's arrival, their time and life felt limited, marked by uncertainty and feeling lost. The metaphorical image of losing dice being tossed implies a sense of risk and continual disappointment in their search for love. The bridges that the singer had crossed signify missed opportunities and failed attempts at finding fulfillment.
However, with the entrance of this love, everything changes. The singer now feels a sense of direction and purpose. Doubt and fear no longer dominate their emotions, as love has illuminated their way forward. The lyrics convey the notion that this newfound love has brought immense joy and a sense of fulfillment, transforming their once lonely existence. The song celebrates the transformative power of love and its ability to bring light and meaning to one's life at precisely the right moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Just in time, I found you just in time
At the perfect moment, I discovered you, precisely when I needed you
Before you came, my time was running low
Prior to your arrival, my existence was nearing its end
I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
I felt completely adrift, as if fate had already determined my failure
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
I had exhausted all possibilities and had no way forward
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
Now that you're by my side, I have a clear direction for my future
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
Gone are the uncertainties and anxieties, as I have discovered my path
For love came just in time
Love arrived precisely when I needed it most
You found me just in time
You located me with impeccable timing
And changed my lonely life that lovely day
You transformed my solitary existence on that beautiful day
Mm, I was lost, the losing dice were tossed
Emphasizing my previous feelings of being completely disoriented and destined to fail
My bridges all were crossed, nowhere to go
Highlighting the fact that I had exhausted all possibilities and had no direction
Now you're here and now I know just where I'm going
Again, expressing the clarity I now have regarding my future due to your presence
No more doubt or fear, I found my way
Reiterating the absence of uncertainties or anxieties, as I have discovered my path
For love came just in time
Reinforcing that love arrived precisely at the perfect moment
You found me just in time
Stating once again that you located me with impeccable timing
And changed my lonely life that lovely day
Elaborating on the impact you had by completely transforming my solitary existence on that beautiful day
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Adolph Green, Betty Comden
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Такой старый джазовый стандарт, но Lena сделала эту мелодию совершенно своей собственностью... Даже сейчас мы слушаем это уже много, много раз... 👏👏👏
Such an old jazz standard, but Lena made this melody completely her own ... Even now we listen to it many, many times ... 👏👏👏