Comes a Time
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics


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Comes a time when you're driftin'
Comes a time when you settle down
Comes a light, feelings liftin'
Lift that baby right up off the ground

Oh, this old world keeps spinnin' 'round
It's a wonder, tall trees ain't layin' down
There comes a time

You and I, we were captured
We took our souls and we flew away
We were right, we were giving
That's how we kept what we gave away

Oh, this old world keeps spinnin' 'round
It's a wonder, tall trees ain't layin' down
There comes a time

Oh, this old world keeps spinnin' 'round
It's a wonder, tall trees ain't layin' down
There comes a time
There comes a time

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Overall Meaning

The song "Comes a Time" by Neil Young has a beautiful melody and is musically and lyrically enriching. It's a song about the rhythm of life and the inevitability of change. Neil talks about different life stages and how things come and go in our lives as we progress through them. The chorus "Comes a time" is a phrase that is repeated throughout the song and signifies that no matter what is happening in our lives, there will always come a time when things change.


The first verse describes the beginning of life's journey when we are drifting without a clear direction. It then goes on to say that eventually, we will settle down and find our place. The second verse highlights a moment in time when we are in love and feel free like we could fly. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing that life keeps spinning around and that even the tallest of trees eventually fall.


In my interpretation, the song brings an optimistic view of life, instilling hope, and encouraging listeners to embrace change. The song teaches us to have faith that everything will work out in the end, even when we are unsure of what the future holds. It also reminds us to enjoy life's beautiful moments while we can because they will pass.


Line by Line Meaning

Comes a time when you're driftin'
There will be a time when you will feel as though you are aimlessly wandering or lost.


Comes a time when you settle down
Eventually, you will find a sense of stability and permanence.


Comes a light, feelings liftin'
At some point, a bright light or a feeling of hope will arise, lifting any negative feelings or emotions.


Lift that baby right up off the ground
This light will lift you and help you to rise back up from any troubles or hardships.


Oh, this old world keeps spinnin' 'round
The world keeps moving forward and changing, regardless of any individual's state of being.


It's a wonder, tall trees ain't layin' down
Despite the persistent changes and challenges of life, it is amazing that some things remain standing tall and strong.


There comes a time
A time will come when things will change, and that is inevitable.


You and I, we were captured
At a certain point, we were caught up in something that we couldn't control.


We took our souls and we flew away
We escaped from that situation by taking ourselves out of it and moving on.


We were right, we were giving
Although we were in a difficult situation, we made the right choice by giving our best effort and being kind to others.


That's how we kept what we gave away
By being generous and caring, we retained that part of ourselves and continued to spread positivity.


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Again, it must be emphasized that there will come a time of change and transition.


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Written by: Neil Young

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