Lincoln Jesser isn’t your stereotypical 21 year old. Born in La Quinta, CA … Read Full Bio ↴Lincoln Jesser isn’t your stereotypical 21 year old. Born in La Quinta, CA (a five minute drive from The Empire Polo Fields, home of the world renowned Coachella Music Festival), the young singer and producer grew up idolizing artists like The Strokes (and their associated side projects), Daft Punk, and The Killers, and began aspiring to achieve their levels of artistry himself. In his own words, “my music aims to conjure up those feelings of simultaneous melancholy and immense joy/passion that [those acts’] music stirs up in me.” After spending high school as the lead vocalist/guitar player of the cult indie-rock band Technicolor Wolves (while earning his stripes as an electronic music producer in his spare time), Lincoln turned down an acceptance to Yale University, instead moving to Los Angeles to study Music Industry at USC, where he quickly connected with pop music talent powerhouse Indie Pop, home to acts such as Dev, The Cataracs, and Yuna, after CEO Ben Willis came to his dorm room to listen to his beats during his freshman year. With the support of Indie Pop, Lincoln is releasing his official debut artist project, New Blood EP, out on iTunes now, and music video, along with consistently putting out pop-flavored electro tunes under the moniker Pace (his official remix of Martin Solveig’s “Hello” is available for sale on Beatport) and producing for other artists. Lincoln claims that his artist project sounds “like if Daft Punk and The Strokes had a baby, and Drake adopted and raised him…which would be weird but whatever.” One must make this judgement for ones’ self, but definitely be on the lookout for Lincoln’s electronic yet symphonic brand of feel-good, off-color indie pop to make lots of different waves in 2012.

Time Will Tell
Lincoln Jesser Lyrics

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How far would you take a lie
If it did you right to leave 'em high and dry
How long until you're satisfied
Been cheating all your life, does it cross your mind?
You don't ever stop to think about it
Hide your shame and you'll forget about it
How long until you're satisfied
Until you make it right, does it cross your mind?

Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it

Time will tell me
Time will, time will tell me
Time will

How far would you take a lie
If it did you right to leave 'em high and dry
How long until you're satisfied
Been cheating all your life, does it cross your mind?
Couldn't be forward, couldn't be honest
Could it be I'm just the same?
Wouldn't be my first, could it be I'm just
Looking for someone to blame?

Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it

Time will tell me
Time will

Time will tell me
Time will

Overall Meaning

The song "Time Will Tell" by Lincoln Jesser is about the internal struggle of a person who has been living a life of deceit and cheating, and whether or not they will ultimately face the consequences of their actions. The lyrics start off by questioning how far someone is willing to go to maintain a lie, and whether they ever think about the harm they are causing others. The use of the phrase "leave 'em high and dry" suggests that the person is not only lying, but also abandoning those they have deceived. The chorus echoes the theme of time being the ultimate judge of one's actions, as the singer acknowledges that time will reveal the truth.

The middle section of the song adds a layer of self-reflection to the singer's introspection. They wonder if they themselves are honest or if they too are simply looking for someone to blame. This suggests that the song is not just about the consequences of lying, but also about the difficulty of self-awareness and accountability. The ending of the song repeats the chorus with the slight variation of leaving out the line "Time will" on the last repetition. This change creates a sense of finality and suggests that the singer has reached a decision or come to a realization.

Overall, "Time Will Tell" is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of deceit and the importance of self-reflection and accountability.

Line by Line Meaning

How far would you take a lie
To what extent would you go to maintain a false reality?

If it did you right to leave 'em high and dry
If it benefits you to abandon others, would you do it?

How long until you're satisfied
How much do you need to get what you want?

Been cheating all your life, does it cross your mind?
Have you ever thought about the consequences of your actions?

You don't ever stop to think about it
You have never taken the time to contemplate the situation.

Hide your shame and you'll forget about it
Keeping things bottled up will only make you bury the problem deeper.

Until you make it right, does it cross your mind?
Do you think about correcting your wrongful actions?

Time will tell me if I'm right about it
Only the passing of time will validate my assumptions.

So I'll just chill and let you think about it
I will stay calm and let you reflect on the situation.

If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it
If my assumptions are correct, then they will be proven true.

Couldn't be forward, couldn't be honest
It was not possible to be truthful in the given situation.

Could it be I'm just the same?
Is it possible that I am no different from those I criticize?

Wouldn't be my first, could it be I'm just
This is not the first time I have felt this way, could it be a pattern?

Looking for someone to blame?
Are you searching for someone to hold accountable for your actions?

Time will
Only the passage of time can provide clarity.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Kreuger, Per Magnusson, SANNEMO LOPEZ

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@cesarjimenez8460

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[Verse 1]
How far would you take a lie
If it did you right to leave 'em high and dry
How long until you're satisfied
Been cheating all your life, does it cross your mind?
You don't ever stop to think about it
Hide your shame and you'll forget about it
How long until you're satisfied
Until you make it right, does it cross your mind?

[Chorus]
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it

[Post-Chorus]
Time will, time will tell me if I'm right about it
Time will...tell me if I'm right about it
Time will, time will tell me if I'm right about it
Time will...tell me if I'm right about it

[Verse 2]
How far would you take a lie
If it did you right to leave 'em high and dry
How long until you're satisfied
Been cheating all your life, does it cross your mind?
Couldn't be forward, couldn't be honest
Could it be I'm just the same?
Wouldn't be my first, could it be I'm just
Looking for someone to blame?

[Chorus]
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it

[Post-Chorus]
Time will, time will tell me if I'm right about it
Time will...tell me if I'm right about it

[Chorus]
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
So I'll just chill and let you think about it
Time will tell me if I'm right about it
If I'm right about it, if I'm right about it

[Post-Chorus]
Time will, time will tell me if I'm right about it
Time will...tell me if I'm right about it.

All comments from YouTube:

@chrisadairaraya6599

8y↑3

I love that Lincoln jesser is stepping up!, I love all his music ❤️

@ElLopela

8y↑5

Lincoln Jesser is on 🔥

@dzitiatri

8y↑1

awesomeee as I expect on everytime I playing it. Thanks for this funky lovely beat ;)

@INeefs

Amazing!!

@SavierPL

8y↑1

one of the best

@yetikira96

A perfect summer song

@leticia61291

SO BEAUTIFUL!!! <3

@a5trotech756

8y↑1

Uploaded 27 seconds ago...what a dream!:)

@cristianojeda6052

amazing !!!!!!!!!

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