Time Will Tell
Likely Lads Lyrics


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You’ve only got yourself to blame, you’ve heard it all before
Sunday seems to fly away, but Monday isn’t sure,
And you’ve found yourself divided between comfort and desire,
You drag yourself out of your bed ’cause you wake up uninspired,
Time will tell you all the things you need to know,
But when you want a fast solution the outcomes always slow,
And you can try to run away, singing catch me if you can,
You can do things your own way, but it’s not part of the plan..

Only time will tell,
But it’s not so good with words,
Waiting for the fog to clear,

Only Time will tell,
You the things you have not hear,
When it whispers in your ear…

You’ve found yourself in purgatory, as time is ticking on,
Before you know it, the hours you had left have been and gone,




Your laziness speeds up the process, the hours turn to days,
And you can’t help but feel asif they’ve all just gone to waste..

Overall Meaning

In Likely Lads' song "Time Will Tell," the lyrics tell a story of someone who is experiencing a sense of apathy and lack of direction in life. The opening line, "You've only got yourself to blame, you've heard it all before," sets the tone for a self-reflective and introspective song. The singer of the song finds themselves stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, where Sundays pass by quickly, but Mondays are filled with doubt and anxiety. They are caught between wanting security and comfort and yearning for something more, something that inspires them. However, they wake up uninspired day after day, making it hard to find a solution to their predicament.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the themes of uncertainty and the importance of time. "Time will tell you all the things you need to know," but seeking a quick solution will not bring the desired outcome, as it takes time. The lyrics suggest that life is not always straightforward and easy, and sometimes you have to wait for the fog to clear and for Time to whisper in your ear. The singer continues to feel stuck in purgatory as the hours tick by, and their lack of motivation and laziness only speed up the process. In the end, they feel like time has slipped away, and they have wasted it.


Overall, "Time Will Tell" speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and uncertain at times, but the lyrics offer hope that waiting for answers and being patient with time is worthwhile in the long run.


Line by Line Meaning

You’ve only got yourself to blame, you’ve heard it all before
No one else is responsible for the current situation you’re in, as you’ve experienced this feeling multiple times before.


Sunday seems to fly away, but Monday isn’t sure,
Weekends pass by much quicker than weekdays and often, the Monday blues make it feel like the week is never-ending.


And you’ve found yourself divided between comfort and desire,
You’re torn between sticking with what’s comfortable and pursuing what you truly desire, which may involve taking risks.


You drag yourself out of your bed ’cause you wake up uninspired,
You lack motivation and inspiration to start your day, but you force yourself to get out of bed anyways.


Time will tell you all the things you need to know,
Only time can reveal what you need to learn or understand regarding your current circumstances.


But when you want a fast solution the outcomes always slow,
If you’re looking for a quick fix to your problems, the results will typically be slow or unsatisfactory.


And you can try to run away, singing catch me if you can,
You attempt to avoid or escape from your issues, while challenging anyone who tries to catch you.


You can do things your own way, but it’s not part of the plan..
You have the freedom to do things how you want, but it may not align with the original plan or expectations others had for you.


Only time will tell,
Time is the ultimate indicator of what will happen or what is necessary to understand.


But it’s not so good with words,
Time cannot adequately express or articulate certain feelings or explanations.


Waiting for the fog to clear,
You’re waiting for a moment of clarity or understanding to occur, similar to how fog clears to reveal the landscape.


You the things you have not hear,
Time will reveal information or insights that you were not previously aware of.


When it whispers in your ear…
These revelations may come in a subtle or quiet manner, similar to how someone may whisper information to you.


You’ve found yourself in purgatory, as time is ticking on,
You feel as if you’re stuck in a state of limbo, with time moving forward, but feeling like you’re going nowhere or making no progress.


Before you know it, the hours you had left have been and gone,
Time passes by so quickly that before you realize it, opportunities or moments you had left have already passed.


Your laziness speeds up the process, the hours turn to days,
Your lack of motivation or action causes time to move even quicker, leading to days flying by before you’ve accomplished anything significant.


And you can’t help but feel as if they’ve all just gone to waste..
You feel regretful or disappointed that time has passed without meaningful results or progress.




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@WingsOfFate9

I've listened to this song like 100 times since I discovered less than a week ago! Think it's my favourite at the time, and the one that shows that you'll be bigger than a simply "rock band". Also the bassline it's just great!

@KooKieRocKs2008

Wow! this is a great song I love the lyrics its really makes me ponder about time....

@bdylan7

wow what a great change of pace!!! tune...........Lads!

@ChurroMexProductions

@LikelyLadsBand Thank You!!!!

@Sirpokemaniaco

This band still rocks even after 9 years holy fucc

@kyunghee75

Great song! I love it..♥ cheers from Korea

@JaShah0501

I think you guys are officially my favorite band

@Esiep1992

Sounds great!

@kawpodnumber8

Brilliant !!

@Fromond96

Good on these LAAADS!

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