No Time To Lose
Madison McFerrin Lyrics
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I don't understand why you think I am contemplating
On ways for you to love again
Everything that you're missing, saying a premonition
Got you a changing your mind
Boy, stop your reminiscing
‘Cause I won't play the fool again
Every day you're gone
‘Cause it is plain to see that you weren't meant for me
‘Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
You didn't need me before, so why are you here begging?
Looks like you didn't think of everything before letting
Me out of sight ‘cause now you're like
Can I come around?
Say you're missing the sound of my every day you can't stay away
‘Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
The lyrics of Madison McFerrin's song "No Time to Lose" talk about a person who left their partner and then come back, expecting them to take them back without any second thoughts. The singer of the song is surprised at their former partner's sudden interest, and cannot comprehend why they would think they have been contemplating taking them back. The partner is missing everything about their past relationship and now wishes to come back. However, the singer realizes that s/he doesn't have the time and patience to waste on someone who wasn't ready to commit earlier.
The lines "Every day you're gone, Every day I move on" and "Got you changing your mind, Boy stop your reminiscing" highlight the singer's determination and strength to not fall for their partner's games again. The song's message is empowering for women who face similar situations where they are expected to take back their partner without any second thoughts. Madison's soulful voice coupled with the minimalistic sound elements of the song adds a hint of melancholy to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't want it before, so why are you here waiting?
I don't see any reason why you're here now, you never showed interest earlier.
I don't understand why you think I am contemplating
I'm confused as to why you believe I'm giving you another chance.
On ways for you to love again
I'm not trying to help you fall in love with me again.
Everything that you're missing, saying a premonition
You're saying you feel like I'm going to be a big loss for you.
Got you a changing your mind
Now you're changing your mind and trying to come back to me.
Boy, stop your reminiscing
Don't go back to the past, stay in the present.
‘Cause I won't play the fool again
I won't let myself be used or mistreated anymore.
Every day you're gone
I'm doing better without you every single day.
Every day I move on
I'm moving on and I'm getting over you.
‘Cause it is plain to see that you weren't meant for me
I realize now that we weren't meant to be together.
‘Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
I'm not going to waste any more time on you.
You didn't need me before, so why are you here begging?
You never cared about me, why are you begging me now?
Looks like you didn't think of everything before letting
You didn't consider everything before letting me go.
Me out of sight ‘cause now you're like
Now that I'm not around, you want me back.
Can I come around?
Can I come back into your life?
Say you're missing the sound of my every day you can't stay away
You're saying that you miss my voice and can't stay away from me.
‘Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
I have better things to do than waste time on someone who didn't appreciate me in the first place.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@giuliavalenza99
You didn’t want it before
So why are you here waiting?
I don’t understand why you
Think I am contemplating
On ways for you to love again
Everything that your missin’
Sayin’ a premonition’s
Got you a-changin’ your mind
Boy, stop your reminiscin’
‘Cause I won’t play the fool again
Every day you’re gone
Every day I move on
‘Cause it is plain to see
That you weren’t meant for me
‘Cause I…
[Chorus]
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
[Verse 2]
You didn’t need me before
So why are you here begging?
Looks like you didn’t think of
Everything before letting
Me out of sight, ‘cause now you’re like
“Can I come around?”
Say you’re missin’ the sound
Of my everyday
You can stay away
‘Cause I…
[Chorus]
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
I ain’t got the time to lose
On you
On you, no
[Ad lib]
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
I ain't got the time to lose
On the likes of you
You, you, you, you, you
@samantaleba4187
You didn't want it before, so why are you here waiting?
I don't understand why you think I am contemplating
On ways for you to love again
Everything that you're missing, saying a premonition
Got you a changing your mind
Boy, stop your reminiscing
'Cause I won't play the fool again
Every day you're gone
Every day I move on
'Cause it is plain to see that you weren't meant for me
'Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
You didn't need me before, so why are you here begging?
Looks like you didn't think of everything before letting
Me out of sight 'cause now you're like
Can I come around?
Say you're missing the sound of my every day you can't stay away
'Cause I ain't got the time to lose on you
I like the lyrics lol xD
@joshuabailey9578
This is so good. Spotify didn't do me dirty for once, her voice is smooooooth
@Thornshock
This played right as I got home listening to 89.1 KMHD Portland Jazz radio. I'm so happy I got to listen to this amazing song!
@hii_shanni93
Why did i discovered this queen so late , her voice is so smooth and it's calming and i love that :))
@bkc1206
on bad days my mom would play your dad's music and to now have this song/prayer you've given us thats now one of my personal faves is just sublime <3
@serinumatomoko6426
GGK of Carole and Tuesday ♥️💞
@SpektrumSP
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@brendawillette5411
One of the best vocal performers ever❤❤❤❤
@TH-um4hl
Awesome, music, vocals, percussion, everything
@madmcferrin
thank you :):)
@BlacKSye
What a phenomenal voice. Love the soulful vibes from this