Time After Time
Quietdrive Lyrics
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Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Sometimes you picture me; I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me; I can't hear just what you've said
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering if I'm okay
But you say go slow; I fall behind
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
(I'll always be waiting)
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
The lyrics to Quietdrive's song "Time After Time" are about the timeless themes of love, connection and being there for someone through thick and thin. The song starts with the singer lying in bed, thinking about someone they care about as they hear the clock ticking. They feel caught up in circles, and although the person they care about advises them to go slow, they still fall behind. The second hand of the clock continues to unwind, suggesting that time doesn't stop, and the world keeps moving forward even when we're feeling stuck.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, and it is repeated multiple times throughout. It speaks to the reassuring nature of true love: "If you're lost, you can look and you will find me / Time after time / If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting / Time after time." This is a promise that the singer is making to the person they care about, telling them that they will always be there for them, no matter what. The song also makes reference to the idea of communication and how it can sometimes break down. Sometimes the person they care about is calling out to them, but they can't hear what's being said. Despite this, they remain committed to being there for this person "time after time."
Overall, this song is essentially about the power of love to transcend all difficulties and to be a constant presence in our lives. It speaks to the enduring nature of true connection and the ways in which we can always find a way back to those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick, and think of you
As I lay in bed, I hear the sound of the clock ticking and reminisce about you
Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
Trapped in cycles of uncertainty, as it's not a novel situation
You say go slow; I fall behind
You recommend I take my time, but I can't keep up with you
The second hand unwinds
The clock's second hand rotates steadily, constantly moving forward
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you get lost, search for me, I'll always be there for you, even if you stumble or fall, I'll come to your aid whenever necessary
Sometimes you picture me; I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me; I can't hear just what you've said
On rare occasions, you imagine me moving too fast while you call out to me in vain
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering if I'm okay
As my portrait fades away and everything turns sepia, you peer through windows, worried and unsure of my safety
But you say go slow; I fall behind
The drum beats out of time
You advise me to move slowly, but I can't follow the rhythm
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you get lost, search for me, I'll always be there for you, even if you stumble or fall, I'll come to your aid whenever necessary
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
(I'll always be waiting)
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
If you get lost, search for me, I'll always be there for you, even if you stumble or fall, I'll come to your aid whenever necessary, always waiting for you, time and again
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Hyman, Cyndi Lauper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JoseHernandez-ij6wg
Lying in my bed, I hear the clock tick, and think of you
Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Sometimes you picture me; I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me; I can't hear just what you've said
You say go slow; I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering if I'm okay
But you say go slow; I fall behind
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall, I will catch you; I'll be waiting
(I'll always be waiting)
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
@kalebskungfucinema
Out of all the bands that have covered this song, Quietdrive did the best job. Bar none
@carltonclark4891
OK, but check out iron n wines version
@chadward900
I would say even better than the original
@GHRAPTODAWORLD
their version still gives me chills till date
@slightofham8372
Better than the original in my opinion
@slightofham8372
@@chadward900 facts
@takejaylor3528
Haven’t listened to this song since highschool wow… still hits in 2023!
@conspiracybuilder
That's because it's " time"less 😊
@lubindasimataa1147
This is a childhood rock band. It's 1 am and I just woke up to listen to them after 7 years.
@Jackbandit11
i was about to type the same thing🤔