There Will Come a Time
Noah and the Whale feat. Anna Calvi Lyrics
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You'll have her in the palm of your hand
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
One day she'll look at you and say
I never thought I could feel this way
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
Where you will need your friends tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need someone tonight
One day she'll hang on to your arm
Chasing the night all the way 'til the dawn
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
One day soon you'll find a way
To learn to lie and what you're thinking you say
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need your friends tonight
And there will come a time
Where you will need someone tonight
And when it feels like everyone's turning their backs on you
And when it feels like everyone's turning their backs on you
Oh well the sun's not out but you know you got to see it through
Oh well the sun's not out but you know you got to see it through
There will come a time
Where you will need your friends tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need someone tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need your friends tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need someone tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need your friends tonight
There will come a time
Where you will need someone tonight
The song "There Will Come A Time" by Noah and the Whale (feat. Anna Calvi) is a reminder that life can be unpredictable and sometimes things don't always go according to plan. The lyrics suggest that there will be a time in the future when things will work out, but tonight is not that night. The tone is melancholic and reflective, with a sense of acceptance that one cannot control everything in life.
The first verse speaks of a hopeful future where the person will have their love interest in their palm, but tonight is not the night for that to happen. The second verse highlights the potential of the person's love interest falling for them, but again, not tonight. The chorus then asserts that there will come a time when the singer will need their friends and someone close to them.
The third verse uses imagery of the love interest holding onto the singer's arm, chasing the night until dawn, but again not tonight. The fourth verse suggests that the person will learn to lie and say what they're thinking to get what they want, but not tonight. The final chorus repeats the notion that there will come a time when the singer will need their friends and someone close to them. The bridge suggests that there may be times when it feels like everyone is turning their back on the singer, but they must see it through.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and waiting for something to happen, but also an acknowledgement that life can be unpredictable and we don't always get what we want. It's a reminder to cherish the relationships we have and to be prepared for those moments when we need someone close to us.
Line by Line Meaning
One day things will turn out as planned
Someday, things will fall into place, and your plans will materialize
You'll have her in the palm of your hand
Your love interest will fall for you, and you'll have them under your control
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
Unfortunately, it won't happen tonight
One day she'll look at you and say
One day, your love interest will be amazed by you and express it by saying something special
I never thought I could feel this way
Your love interest will be surprised at how strong their feelings for you are
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
But tonight is not the night for that to happen
There will come a time
In the future, there will be a moment
Where you will need your friends tonight
When you require the support of your close friends
Where you will need someone tonight
When you require someone's presence by your side
One day she'll hang on to your arm
In the future, your love interest will show affection and desire for you
Chasing the night all the way 'til the dawn
Spending the entire night with you until the sun comes up
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
But unfortunately, it won't occur tonight
One day soon you'll find a way
Soon, you will learn how to manipulate and hide your true feelings
To learn to lie and what you're thinking you say
You will become a master of deception, saying what needs to be told without revealing your true thoughts
But it's not tonight, no not tonight
However, tonight is not the night to practice this skill
And when it feels like everyone's turning their backs on you
When it seems that everyone is abandoning or rejecting you
Oh well the sun's not out but you know you got to see it through
Although things may seem bleak and hopeless, you must persevere and continue with determination
There will come a time
There will eventually be a moment for something
Where you will need your friends tonight
When you need the emotional support and companionship of your close friends
Where you will need someone tonight
When you require the presence and support of another person
There will come a time
There will eventually be a moment
Where you will need your friends tonight
When you need the help and guidance of your true friends
There will come a time
Eventually, a moment will arrive
Where you will need someone tonight
When you need someone's presence and support tonight
There will come a time
A time will eventually come
Where you will need your friends tonight
When you need the company and support of your close friends tonight
There will come a time
Eventually, a moment will arise
Where you will need someone tonight
When you require someone's presence and company tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES FINK
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@niamhbrowne4995
I just want to thank them. I want to thank Charlie, Tom, Urby, Michael and Fred. I want to thank them all for what they have given me. They've given me so much more than 4 albums, 42 songs. (not that anyone is counting!) They've given me hope, happiness, sadness, understanding and so much. They've become my second family and I can never thank them enough.
@ewanharrison4721
Niamh Browne I completely understand you I feel the same!
@catrionakean1281
I only continued watching this because of Toby Regbo
@kathrynsword6098
lame
@debs.correa
I feel the same! Cant explain it all in words
@alexandersalarms5380
10 years later … I’ve been a fan of NATW for nearly 10 years and I can relate.
@ambie3300
Toby regbo makes my heart flutter😂😍
@POOCHxETTE
Francis you're back
@uuuz6
Why do we never hear any of these songs on the radio. Noah and the whale are brilliant musicians an charlie fink one of the best lyricists around today
@SamisaSurvivor
I miss them so much