The Time
Paul T/Edward Oberon Lyrics


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(For such a long time)
I couldn't find myself
(For such a long time)
Thought I was somebody else
(For such a long time)
I couldn't find no peace

For such a long time, long time

(For such a long time)
I couldn't place the mood
(For such a long time)
My feet did not fit my shoes
(For such a long time)
I had dem urban blues

For such a long time, long time
For such a long time, long time
For such a long time, long time

(For such a long time)
I felt so lost and confused
(For such a long time)
I only wanted to lose
(For such a long time)
There was no way I'd refuse

For such a long time, long time
For such a long time, long time




For such a long time, long time
For such a long time, long time, long time, long time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in this song convey a sense of struggle and a long-standing search for identity and inner peace. The singer begins by stating that they have been searching for themselves for a long time, unable to pinpoint who they truly are, feeling like someone else. This line suggests that the singer may have been trying to conform to society's expectations or trying to be someone they're not. As a result, they've been unable to find peace with themselves.


The next stanza continues this feeling of displacement, as the singer describes not being able to place the mood, feeling like their feet don't fit their shoes, and having "dem urban blues." This alludes to feeling out of place in a particular environment or society. The repetition of "for such a long time, long time" emphasizes the length of the struggle and the difficulty in finding oneself.


The final stanza introduces a sense of desperation, as the singer reveals that they've felt lost and confused for a long time and that they've wanted to lose. This suggests that the singer may have been struggling with self-destructive tendencies or possibly substance abuse. The line "there was no way I'd refuse" implies that the singer may have given in to these temptations, leading to a longer search for inner peace.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Time" express the challenges of finding oneself and one's place in the world, as well as the potential for self-destructive behavior that can make this process even more difficult.


Line by Line Meaning

(For such a long time)
It had been a significant amount of time.


I couldn't find myself
I was unable to identify my true self.


Thought I was somebody else
I believed I was another person.


I couldn't find no peace
I was unable to find inner tranquility.


I couldn't place the mood
I was unable to understand the emotions in my surroundings.


My feet did not fit my shoes
I did not feel comfortable with myself.


I had dem urban blues
I experienced a feeling of sadness or depression.


I felt so lost and confused
I felt disoriented and perplexed.


I only wanted to lose
I wished to let go of something.


There was no way I'd refuse
There was no way I would decline.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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