Time Will Tell
Out Of The Grey Lyrics
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The minutes slipping by feel like wasted time
I get confused, so much to do, don't know which way to turn
I run so far ahead that I can't catch my breath
Time to stop and close my eyes
And I give up on myself again
Help will come, but only when it's in your time
But time will tell, I know time will tell
I never measure up to my own expectations
If I can't do it all, must be something wrong
I guess, I wrestle with an image I just can't project
By trying not to fail, I'm getting nowhere fast
Time to stop and close my eyes
And I give up on myself again
Help will come, but only when it's in your time
And I hold on for a better day, how long I'll wait I cannot say
But time will tell, I know time will tell
The lyrics of the song Time Will Tell by Out Of The Grey talk about the constant struggle of time management and self-doubt. The singer admits to feeling overwhelmed by the tasks at hand as the day progresses, and as she tries to keep up with time, she ends up feeling lost and confused. The singer speaks about how she tries to be perfect and meet her own expectations, but it becomes impossible, and she ends up feeling like a failure. She acknowledges that she needs to take a break from trying to keep up with time and give herself some time to rest.
The lyrics reflect a relatable feeling that many of us experience. We all have moments where we feel like we're running out of time and struggling to keep up with the demands of our daily lives. We also experience self-doubt, where we don't feel like we're measuring up to our own expectations or the expectations of others. The singer's message is that instead of constantly racing against time, it's better to stop and take a breath. Help will come our way, but only when it's in our time. We need to give ourselves a break and trust that everything will fall into place eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I get so crazy as the day goes on
I don't understand why I become more anxious and overwhelmed as the day progresses.
The minutes slipping by feel like wasted time
I feel like I'm losing valuable time as every passing minute makes me more anxious.
I get confused, so much to do, don't know which way to turn
I become perplexed and overwhelmed by the multitude of tasks and the lack of direction on how to tackle them.
I run so far ahead that I can't catch my breath
I try too hard to accomplish everything at once without taking breaks, that I am left breathless and disoriented.
Time to stop and close my eyes
It's time to pause, take a deep breath, and collect my thoughts.
And I give up on myself again
Sometimes I lose faith and confidence in myself and my abilities.
Help will come, but only when it's in your time
I believe that assistance will arrive when it is meant to come, and not before.
And I hold on for a better day, how long I'll wait I cannot say
I remain hopeful for a brighter tomorrow, but I cannot predict how long it may take.
But time will tell, I know time will tell
I trust that with time and patience, situations will resolve themselves and clarity will prevail.
I never measure up to my own expectations
I consistently fall short of my own standards and goals.
If I can't do it all, must be something wrong
I tend to think that if I cannot accomplish everything, there must be something flawed or deficient about me.
I guess, I wrestle with an image I just can't project
I struggle with projecting a certain image or persona that I am unable to achieve.
By trying not to fail, I'm getting nowhere fast
By focusing too much on avoiding failure, I am not making any significant progress.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: EDWARD MARSHALL, NORMAN MARGULIES
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