A Time for Love
Lynn Bush Lyrics
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For hummingbirds and butterflies
For tender words that harmonize with love
A time for climbing hills
For leaning out of windowsills
Admiring daffodils above
A time for holding hands together
A time for rainbow colored weather
As time goes drifting by
The willow bends and so do I
But all my friends whatever skies above
I know a time for spring
A time for fall
But best of all
A time for love
The lyrics to Lynn Bush's song "A Time For Love" evoke the arrival of summer, suggesting that it is a time when everything is possible, when lovers hold hands and children make-believe. The author encourages us to take advantage of this fleeting period of warmth and sunshine, to appreciate flowers and insects, and the vibrant colors of a rainbow. She furthermore reminds us of the transience of life, as time continues to pass, and the willow trees sway in the wind. The singer emphasizes the importance of loving, as it is the only constant in the ever-changing passage of time.
The chorus of "A Time For Love" allows the listener to contemplate the seasonal cycles of life, highlighting spring and fall as times of renewal and transformation. Nevertheless, there is no time like the present. The singer is aware of the ephemerality of the moment and advises us to embrace love as it is today because time waits for no one.
Line by Line Meaning
A time for summer skies
A time when clear blue skies signal the arrival of summer
For hummingbirds and butterflies
A time when nature comes alive with the delicate fluttering of hummingbirds and butterflies
For tender words that harmonize with love
A time when sweet, gentle words blend perfectly with love
A time for climbing hills
A time to explore and venture up the hills
For leaning out of windowsills
A time to lean out of the windows and take in the beautiful sights
Admiring daffodils above
A time to appreciate the beauty of the daffodils that grow above
A time for holding hands together
A time to hold hands and share the love
A time for rainbow colored weather
A time when the skies are painted with vibrant colors of the rainbow
A time of make believe that we've been dreaming of
A time to let our imaginations run wild and dream of the possibilities
As time goes drifting by
As time passes by and moves us along
The willow bends and so do I
Like the willow tree, I too am flexible and can bend with the winds of change
But all my friends whatever skies above
No matter what kind of weather or situation I face, my friends are always there for me
I know a time for spring
I am aware of the time when spring blossoms bring new hope and new beginnings
A time for fall
I am aware of the time when nature sheds its old self and prepares for the winter
But best of all
Above all else
A time for love
The best time of all is the time for love
Writer(s): Paul Francis Webster, Johnny Mandel
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