Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Weller’s own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.
Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience — by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.
This Is No Time
Paul Weller Lyrics
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This is no time for turning down
This is no age for wondering
All too much we stumble and fall
We stumble and fall
This is no time for mumbling
This is no time for forgetting your lines
All too much we stumble and fall
We stumble and fall
This is no time for dreaming
When you sleep you wake to find
That something or someone
Has stolen your precious time
As you start to climb
Oh, as you start to climb, yeah
This is no time to go missing
Though it is the time we'd like to most
This is no age to go fishing
All too soon it will be us getting caught
As we stumble and fall
Too weak to crawl
The lyrics of "This Is No Time" by Paul Weller express a sense of urgency and importance that demands action and focus. The song encourages listeners to wake up and pay attention, warning against wasting time, forgetting what's important, and allowing personal weaknesses to hold us back. The repetition of "we stumble and fall" emphasizes the need for vigilance and intentional living, reminding us that the consequences of inaction and negligence can be severe.
The first verse encourages the listener to hold on to their convictions and not falter in the face of adversity. The second verse highlights the importance of being clear and articulate with our words, and not allowing laziness or carelessness to detract from our message. The third verse speaks to the dangers of apathy and complacency - the idea that we cannot afford to rest and must always be working towards our goals, lest time slip away from us.
Overall, the message of the song is inspirational and motivating, challenging listeners to make the most out of their time and resist the urge to give in to distractions and weaknesses. It's a call to be intentional and intentional living, and to never give up on our dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no time for fumbling
We cannot afford to be uncertain with our actions
This is no time for turning down
We cannot afford to miss any opportunities
This is no age for wondering
We cannot waste time on pointless contemplation
All too much we stumble and fall
Our mistakes have become too costly
We stumble and fall
Our repeated errors are leading to failure
This is no time for mumbling
We cannot afford to be unclear in our communication
This is no time for forgetting your lines
We must be well-prepared and avoid memory lapse
This is no time for tumbling
We must avoid carelessness and recklessness
This is no time for dreaming
Daydreaming will not help us achieve our goals
When you sleep you wake to find
Expect to miss out on things if you waste time
That something or someone
Anything or anyone can steal our precious time
Has stolen your precious time
Our lack of action is costing us time
As you start to climb
As you make progress
Oh, as you start to climb, yeah
It gets harder as we gain more responsibility
This is no time to go missing
We must remain present and engaged
Though it is the time we'd like to most
Even though we might prefer to escape
This is no age to go fishing
We must be active and not waste our time
All too soon it will be us getting caught
Our actions will have consequences, so we must be cautious
As we stumble and fall
Our failures will become our undoing
Too weak to crawl
Our lack of strength or willingness to try will ultimately lead to disaster
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARCO NELSON, PAUL WELLER
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Scott Edkins
Was lucky to be at this gig .weather was great. The band were proper on it top class and MR weller will go down as one of the best songwriters from these shores
Derek Pugh
Great track great lyrics. Best artist ever. 😎🎶🎸👍
Bunnee Bing
Such a great artist!
Neil Billy bob
Steve that suit must be hot mate.... LOL
jcf ferreiraalfredo
You people so smart have nothing to say about that ??!!
jcf ferreiraalfredo
Don't f......k with me !!!!!!!