Give Me Time
Mackenzie Lyrics


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There's something that I've got to say
It can't wait until tomorrow
A whisper stays beneath my breath
You know it's hard to swallow
I follow you inside my mind
A neighbourhood's no stranger
Loving you could be sublime
But it's all wrapped up in danger

Give me time
I've been around the world trying to find myself
And I'm not going to go with someone else




Come on and be mine
Come on be mine

Overall Meaning

In Mackenzie's song Give Me Time, the lyrics express the singer's desire to confess their love to someone, but they are hesitant due to the potential danger that may come with it. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that there is something they need to tell their significant other, but they are unable to wait until the following day to do so. They are struggling to find the right words to express themselves and the weight of their secret is hard to bear. Despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with confessing their love, the singer can't help but think about the person they love.


The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has traveled around the world to find themselves and is now ready to commit to a relationship. They are not willing to settle for just anyone, and they hope that the person they love is willing to reciprocate those feelings. The singer knows that loving the individual could lead to a sublime experience, but they are also aware that there is danger lurking in this declaration. Despite this fear, the singer begs for time to work through their feelings as they wait for a response from the person they love.


Overall, the lyrics of Give Me Time express the complexities and vulnerability of love. It's a sentiment that many people can relate to, as it's not uncommon to fear rejection or complications when expressing your love towards someone.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something that I've got to say
I have something important to say


It can't wait until tomorrow
I can't hold it in any longer, it needs to be said today


A whisper stays beneath my breath
I have been keeping this feeling to myself, but now I need to share it


You know it's hard to swallow
I'm nervous about how you'll receive my message


I follow you inside my mind
You are always on my mind


A neighborhood's no stranger
I know you very well


Loving you could be sublime
We could have a great love together


But it's all wrapped up in danger
I'm afraid that our love could come with risks or consequences


Give me time
I need time to figure this out


I've been around the world trying to find myself
I've been on a journey to discover who I am


And I'm not going to go with someone else
I don't want to be with anyone else but you


Come on and be mine
I want us to be together


Come on be mine
Please say yes




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Written by: SAMUEL MAGHETT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Davide Oreste Pandini

There's something that I've got to say 
It can't wait until tomorrow 
A whisper stays beneath my breath 
You know it's hard to swallow 
I follow you inside my mind 
A neighbourhood's no stranger 
Loving you could be sublime 

But it's all wrapped up in danger 

(Chorus) 
Give me time 
I've been around the world trying to find myself 
And I'm not going to go with someone else 
Come on and be mine 
Come on be mine



All comments from YouTube:

Jon Flynn

Dont know how it took me so long to find this album but its totally gorgeous, you are missed Mr Mackenzie

lafontainekookoo

ONE OF THE WORLD´S MOST POWERFUL VOICES EVER !

Teen Spirit

Billy could make even a mediocre song inspiring. We love you and we thank you. Like the forgotten Bowie.

Selina Salazar

Great voice, great man.

Stephan Rotherforth

OMG !!!!! BRILLIANT !

Guy Perry

Amazing singer.

Davide Oreste Pandini

There's something that I've got to say 
It can't wait until tomorrow 
A whisper stays beneath my breath 
You know it's hard to swallow 
I follow you inside my mind 
A neighbourhood's no stranger 
Loving you could be sublime 

But it's all wrapped up in danger 

(Chorus) 
Give me time 
I've been around the world trying to find myself 
And I'm not going to go with someone else 
Come on and be mine 
Come on be mine

celia ayneto

Thanks

Felix Köck

Davide Oreste Pandini thanks for lyrics!!!!

Graeme McAllan

Brilliant, haunting and enigmatic - Bill, saw you twice, shook your hand Pure dead brilliant, sad you're gone, but you made that definitive choice and left us all longing for more - I'm sure you're Mother and whippets would have loved that :(

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