Time Of Your Song
Matisyahu Lyrics


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The world is moving to the song I hear,
Who's that singing, wind is rushing in my ear,
Mind gushing memories almost lost everything,
Felony and fellows running in my dream,
We were in the van where the hits were driving,
Saw myself In the highlands at age 13
And I'm asking questions to the present day me,
Moving backwards down the hill see we were posting.

Moonlight illuminate my night and my days sun ray make the people say
And a vision something's missing so they're screaming out loud
Keep my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.
I'm the arrow, you're my bow, shoot me forth and I will go
And I know and I go and I go get up and go
Make me feel it's for real tell me what you know.

I don't need to glorify,
Ate the apple of the tree and tried to lie,
In the garden I'll remember
That's when I started to sing
I said death brings life into uncertain things,
Cut some slack for me
Sun setting autumn breeze
Sound is moving like a chorus
Keep hearing that melody,
Check the radio but there's nothing playing,
Check the radio again but there's nothing playing.

Moonlight illuminate my night and my days sun ray make the people say
And a vision something's missing so they're screaming out loud
Keep my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.
I'm the arrow, you're my bow, shoot me forth and I will go
And I know and I go and I go get up and go
Make me feel it's for real tell me what you know.

Rewind!

Swing low, sweet chariot of flames
Change my name, yo!
It was always the same,
Till if only what you find when you climb,
Check the radio but of all that shines there's no time,
My life is making your mind work in overtime,
But along the line you'll have to pay for the crime.
Slow it down, you turbo too soon,
Vroom vroom then you want to blast off unto the moon,
But you might get trapped in a temple of doom,
You might get trapped in a temple of doom.

Moonlight illuminate my night and my days sun ray make the people say
And a vision something's missing so they're screaming out loud
Keep my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.
I'm the arrow, you're my bow, shoot me forth and I will go
And I know and I go and I go get up and go
Make me feel it's for real tell me what you know.

I'm the arrow, you're my bow, shoot me forth and I will go
And I know and I go and I go get up and go




Make me feel it's for real tell me what you know.
Tell me what you know, tell me what you know.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Time Of Your Song" by Matisyahu are filled with references to different elements like nostalgia, memories, time, and life itself. The song starts off with the singer noticing how the world is moving to the rhythm of a song he can hear singing in his head. He is bombarded with memories of his past that almost escaped him, and he is surrounded by sounds of people and nature. He is moving backward and forward in time, as he sees himself at age 13, asking questions to his present self.


The lyrics also talk about the importance of being grounded in the present while keeping your head in the clouds. The singer asks to be the arrow, with the listener being his bow, shooting him forth so he can move freely and go after his dreams. He slows down the listener's pace, reminding them that though they want to blast off, they might get trapped in a temple of doom.


The song's lyrics emphasize the importance of holding on to your dreams and passions while simultaneously striving for present-day success. The inclusion of the line "Moonlight illuminate my night and my days sun ray make the people say" suggests how there are experiences that can impact a person both at night and in the daytime. It beautifully visualizes an individual in search of something real and meaningful.


Line by Line Meaning

The world is moving to the song I hear
The world is constantly evolving and changing, just like the rhythm of the song that I am hearing


Who's that singing, wind is rushing in my ear
I can hear the wind singing in my ear and I wonder who or what is creating this music


Mind gushing memories almost lost everything
I am flooded with memories and emotions from my past, and I realize that I could have lost everything


Felony and fellows running in my dream
In my dream, there are criminals and individuals running away from law enforcement


We were in the van where the hits were driving
I was in a van with people who were playing popular music that people wanted to listen to


Saw myself In the highlands at age 13
I had a vision of myself when I was 13 years old, in the mountains


And I'm asking questions to the present day me
I am contemplating and questioning my current self with the wisdom and knowledge that I have gained since I was 13


Moving backwards down the hill see we were posting
As we travel backwards down the hill, we were reminiscing and posting online about our past experiences and memories


Moonlight illuminate my night and my days sun ray make the people say
The moon brings light to my darkness and the sun brings warmth to my days, and it makes people react and vocalize their feelings


And a vision something's missing so they're screaming out loud
People have a vision of something that is missing and they are shouting and calling out for it to be fulfilled


Keep my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds
I strive to be both grounded and realistic, while having an open and imaginative mind


I'm the arrow, you're my bow, shoot me forth and I will go
I am eager to be propelled forward and make progress, and I need someone to guide and direct me


And I know and I go and I go get up and go
I am confident and determined to keep going and taking action


Make me feel it's for real tell me what you know
I want to experience something genuine and true, so please share your knowledge and insights with me


I don't need to glorify
I don't feel the need to exaggerate or celebrate something in an excessive way


Ate the apple of the tree and tried to lie
I made a mistake and attempted to deceive others, just like how Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and lied to God


In the garden I'll remember
I recall the Garden of Eden, and the purity and innocence that existed there


That's when I started to sing
I began to express myself and my inner thoughts and emotions through music


I said death brings life into uncertain things
Death can give new life and meaning to things that were previously uncertain or unknown


Cut some slack for me
Please give me some leniency and understanding


Sun setting autumn breeze
The sunset and the cool autumn breeze create a serene and peaceful atmosphere


Sound is moving like a chorus
Various sounds are harmonizing and coming together as a unified and beautiful chorus


Keep hearing that melody
I continue to hear and hold onto that specific tune and melody in my mind


Check the radio but there's nothing playing
I check the radio for a song to listen to, but there is no music playing


Rewind!
Let's go back in time and revisit some of our past experiences


Swing low, sweet chariot of flames
A reference to the spiritual song about being transported to heaven in a chariot of fire


Change my name, yo!
I am considering changing my identity in some way


It was always the same
I feel like things have been stagnant or unchanging for a long time


Till if only what you find when you climb
Until you climb and seek new experiences and perspectives, you may not find what you are looking for


But of all that shines there's no time
There are many enticing opportunities and options, but there is limited time to pursue them all


My life is making your mind work in overtime
My life and experiences are causing you to think and contemplate deeply


But along the line you'll have to pay for the crime
Along the journey of life, there may be consequences or repercussions for our actions


Slow it down, you turbo too soon
Take things slower and pace yourself, instead of rushing ahead too quickly


Vroom vroom then you want to blast off unto the moon
Metaphorically, sometimes we want to travel fast and achieve great things, like landing on the moon


But you might get trapped in a temple of doom
However, this rush towards success or greatness can lead to danger and negative consequences


Tell me what you know, tell me what you know.
Please share your knowledge and insights with me




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Corraliza, Jimmy Douglass, Matthew Miller

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