… Read Full Bio ↴Project Wyze was a Canadian rapcore band active in the early 2000s.
Originally formed as a hip hop duo in Sudbury, Ontario in 1988 by rappers Yas Taalat and Bobby McIntosh, the pair subsequently moved to London, Ontario after high school. In 1995, they were invited to freestyle with a punk band consisting of guitarists Adam Arsenault and Sasha Kosovic, bassist Elie Abdelnour and drummer Brad Dean, which evolved into an ongoing collaboration. In 1998, the group released its debut EP, Trapz of Poetic Poison, on an independent label. In 2000, they followed up with the album Only If I Knew.
They subsequently signed to Sony Music and released their major label debut, misfits.strangers.liars.friends, in 2001. That album spawned the Canadian hit singles "Nothing's What it Seems" and "Room to Breathe".
The band subsequently broke up, and Yas and Bobby went on to form the more conventional hip hop group Dead Celebrity Status.
Only Time Will Tell
Project Wyze Lyrics
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I'm living proof of what could happen to a man
When he decides to stand strong
Some of them swim, some of them drown in their sorrows
We're living to die and I抎 die to live again tomorrow
But let me tell you about the time I was just a teen
Yas & Bobby you said it was just a dream
My life's a circus I serve no purpose
You see it wasn't just a fantasy
cause music is my life and I cherish it like family
So now I'm chasing dreams, facing obstacles
Racing against the clock like it was impossible
Somebody's watching over me like a guardian angel
I'm on the outside watching my life untangle
Watching my life climb to new heights
Still waiting for the day I see my name in lights
(Chorus)
Tell em once tell em twice
Only time will tell
Some go up, some go down and some never fell
Win or lose make a move, if you got the guts
So why抯 everybody always screaming life sucks
(Verse 2)
Only if I knew what made you hopeless
When time stands still I just sit back and focus
I hold a mic on stage, I hold a pen to the page
And then I write like I was trapped in a cage
But wait a minute cause it's not the end
I call few people enemies and fewer people friends
And a lot of people like to think they were down from the start
You played your games you broke my heart
You broke my heart into pieces
You showed me who the beast is
Yeah I trust you about as far as my hand reaches
Sticking to me like leaches and holding me tight
I went from deep sleep to sleepless nights
I can抰 take it, I got to make it my passion
Dedicated to all the ones who were laughing
Take these words home and think it through
Cause the next song I write might be about you
(Chorus (3X))
Only time will tell why people try and drag you down
They never make a noise and they never make a sound
Only time will tell if these people really want you
Maybe one day it'll come back to haunt you
Only time will tell what's the price for being famous
Some die with a name, some die nameless
Only time will tell when you make a mistake
Hold on to your life before it's too late
(Chorus (2X))
In Project Wyze's song "Only Time Will Tell," the lyrics reflect on the idea that time is the ultimate decider of truth. The singer is the living proof of what could happen when someone decides to stand strong. He acknowledges that some reach their dreams while others drown in their sorrows. He looks back to when he was just a teenager and some people told him that his dreams were just a fantasy, but now he realizes that music is his life and he cherishes it like family. He is chasing his dreams, facing obstacles, and racing against the clock. He knows that somebody is watching over him like a guardian angel, and he is watching his life climb to new heights. He is still waiting for the day when he sees his name in lights.
In verse two, the singer reflects on the people who have tried to drag him down. He took inspiration from them and wrote these lyrics in retaliation. He acknowledges that he had few friends but a lot of enemies who played games and broke his heart into pieces. He won't let them hold him down, and he will make music his passion. He takes these words home and advises his listeners to think it through because the next song he writes might be about them. The singer believes that only time will tell why people try to drag you down, and it's never too late to hold on to your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Only time will tell the truth
The truth needs time to be revealed and can't be rushed.
I'm living proof of what could happen to a man
The singer is an example of what can happen when someone is determined.
When he decides to stand strong
When someone decides to be resilient and not give up.
Some of them swim, some of them drown in their sorrows
People react differently to difficult situations, some stay afloat while others sink.
We're living to die and I'd die to live again tomorrow
Life is short and unpredictable, but the artist would take every opportunity to live again.
But let me tell you about the time I was just a teen
The singer wants to share a personal story from their youth.
Yas & Bobby you said it was just a dream
Two people who doubted the singer's dream.
My life's a circus I serve no purpose
The artist used to feel aimless and lost.
Now when you hear my name you get nervous
The artist has achieved some level of success and recognition.
You see it wasn't just a fantasy
The artist's dream was real and attainable.
Cause music is my life and I cherish it like family
Music is very valuable and important to the singer.
So now I'm chasing dreams, facing obstacles
The artist is pursuing their goals despite difficulties.
Racing against the clock like it was impossible
The singer is in a hurry and feels like time is running out.
Somebody's watching over me like a guardian angel
The singer feels like there's someone or something protecting them.
I'm on the outside watching my life untangle
The singer is observing their own life and trying to make sense of it.
Watching my life climb to new heights
The artist's life is improving and getting better.
Still waiting for the day I see my name in lights
The artist is still striving for more success and visibility.
Some go up, some go down and some never fell
People's fortunes and successes vary greatly in life and some never experience failure.
Win or lose make a move, if you got the guts
Even if you take risks and fail, at least you tried and took action.
So why's everybody always screaming life sucks
Many people complain about life, but it's up to them to change it.
Only if I knew what made you hopeless
The artist wants to understand what made someone else give up.
When time stands still I just sit back and focus
When everything else is quiet or stagnant, the artist concentrates on their goals.
I hold a mic on stage, I hold a pen to the page
The singer expresses themselves through music and writing.
And then I write like I was trapped in a cage
The artist writes with passion and intensity.
I call few people enemies and fewer people friends
The singer has a small circle of close friends and doesn't consider many people to be their enemy.
And a lot of people like to think they were down from the start
Many people claim to have been supportive all along.
You played your games you broke my heart
Someone hurt the singer emotionally.
You broke my heart into pieces
The emotional harm caused by the other person was extensive.
You showed me who the beast is
The person revealed their true nature as cruel and vicious.
Yeah I trust you about as far as my hand reaches
The singer doesn't trust the other person at all.
Sticking to me like leaches and holding me tight
The other person is clingy and won't let go.
I went from deep sleep to sleepless nights
The other person's actions caused the artist to lose sleep and worry.
I can't take it, I got to make it my passion
The artist refuses to let the other person's actions break them and will work harder to succeed.
Dedicated to all the ones who were laughing
The artist is dedicating their accomplishment to those who doubted them.
Take these words home and think it through
The singer wants the listener to consider these lyrics and their personal meaning.
Cause the next song I write might be about you
The artist is motivated by their experiences and may draw inspiration from them for future songs.
Only time will tell why people try and drag you down
The singer has experienced people who try to bring them down, but only time will reveal their true intentions.
They never make a noise and they never make a sound
These negative people are often silent and sneaky in their actions.
Only time will tell if these people really want you
Time will reveal if these people truly support or care about the singer.
Maybe one day it'll come back to haunt you
The negative actions of these people may come back to harm them in the future.
Only time will tell what's the price for being famous
Fame has its own costs and consequences that only time will reveal.
Some die with a name, some die nameless
Not everyone who achieves fame will be remembered, and some who aren't famous will still leave an impact.
Only time will tell when you make a mistake
The consequences and repercussions of one's actions will only become clear over time.
Hold on to your life before it's too late
The artist advises the listener to appreciate and cherish their life while they still can.
Contributed by Jeremiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.