Old Times
R.A.I.G. Records Lyrics


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I have been falling again for so long.
For so long.
I've been off that track.
There's a mystery in that and it's strong.
But once more I'm asking for your time.
A few between the two then I'm gone.
I don't think I'll be coming back.
I'm not coming back.

It seems to me, you & me,
Aren't where we're supposed to be.
We're lost somewhere on the seventh sea.
I found Time, at least I thought I did.
You slipped away, yeah you slipped my grip.
So this day that I stood my ground,
Wait for Old Man Time.

Once again a day's flown by.
On a journey roads get hot.
So hot, I'm walking around unclothed.
Heated to the bone I'm bare-boned.
Bare-boned I'm thrown, dethroned again.
I missed the man by a minute again.
But next time gonna have my shot.
Gonna see me with Time.

It seems to me, you & me,
Aren't where we're supposed to be.
We're lost somewher on an endless sea.
I found Time, at least I thought I did.
You slipped away, yeah you slipped my grip.
So this day that I stood my ground
You saw me lost but forget it I'm found.
Right here at the Black Rock
Lay your cards down, Mr. Old Man Time.

Oh, I tracked you down old man.
When I walk at night I see you
And I follow you old man.
But the Black Rock is never too far away.
I'm dying just to hear what you say.
So next time I'll be comin' round,
Gonna see me with Time.

It seems to me, you & me,
Aren't where we're supposed to be.
We're lost somewher on an endless sea.
I found Time, at least I thought I did.
You slipped away, yeah you slipped my grip.
So this day that I stood my ground
You think you lost me but forget it I'm found.
So right here at the Black Rock
Lay your cards down, Mr. Old Man Time.





You're not too far for me.
I've waited my life for jus a minute to see.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Old Times" by R.A.I.G. Records tell a story of a person who feels lost and disconnected from where they should be in life. The repeated lines of "I have been falling again for so long" and "I've been off that track" suggest a sense of hopelessness or despair. The mysterious, strong feeling that the singer experiences is not clear, but it could be a sense of purpose, direction or meaning. The urgency in the request for time together reflects the desire for connection and the importance of not wasting the time they have left. The repeated refrain of "You slipped away, yeah you slipped my grip" leaves the impression that the singer has lost someone significant to them, and the search for Time seems to be a way to find closure or clarity.


Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphorical language to describe their journey. The "seventh sea" and "endless sea" could represent the vastness and uncertainty of life's direction, while "the Black Rock" could symbolize an anchor or a refuge. The image of walking around exposed and bare-boned suggests vulnerability and a sense of being stripped down to the essentials. The use of "Mr. Old Man Time" gives the theme of time longevity and wisdom, and the singer's persistence in their pursuit of him adds a touch of determination and resilience.


Overall, "Old Times" is a song about searching for direction and meaning in a world that seems uncertain and disconnected. By seeking out Time, the singer seeks to find clarity, closure, and a sense of purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I have been falling again for so long.
I've been going through tough times for an extended period and struggling to stay up.


For so long.
The duration of my hardship has been extensive.


I've been off that track.
I've deviated from my usual path, and things have gone adrift.


There's a mystery in that and it's strong.
There's a perplexing situation behind my departure, and it's having a strong effect on me.


But once more I'm asking for your time.
I'm seeking your attention and help once again to get back to my usual track.


A few between the two then I'm gone.
I only need a small amount of assistance, and then I will move on from needing help.


I don't think I'll be coming back.
I don't believe I'll need to come back to this same troublesome area again.


It seems to me, you & me,
From my observations, it looks like you and I,


Aren't where we're supposed to be.
We are not where we should be in life.


We're lost somewhere on the seventh sea.
It feels like we are aimlessly drifting together on an endless journey.


I found Time, at least I thought I did.
I had a glimpse of hope that I found a solution to our problems, but it was just a fleeting illusion.


You slipped away, yeah you slipped my grip.
You failed to support me and left me behind when I needed you.


So this day that I stood my ground,
However, I remained vigilant on this particular day.


Wait for Old Man Time.
I'd wait for Old Man Time, who symbolizes the idea that time heals all wounds.


Once again a day's flown by.
Another day has passed by without any real progress.


On a journey roads get hot.
As one travels on their path, things can get intense and uncomfortable.


So hot, I'm walking around unclothed.
The situation has become so unbearable that I feel extremely vulnerable and exposed.


Heated to the bone I'm bare-boned.
I'm completely stripped down emotionally and drained.


Bare-boned I'm thrown, dethroned again.
I'm left feeling powerless and without control once again.


I missed the man by a minute again.
I failed to seize the opportunity yet again by a narrow margin.


But next time gonna have my shot.
I am determined to succeed the next time around.


Gonna see me with Time.
I'll make it a point to wait until things get better with time.


You saw me lost but forget it I'm found.
Even though you watched me struggle and feel misplaced, I've found my way again and moved on from that time.


Right here at the Black Rock
I'm currently at the pivotal point where everything changed or had the potential to change.


Lay your cards down, Mr. Old Man Time.
I'm ready to see what Old Man Time has in store for me and face my fate.


Oh, I tracked you down old man.
I've finally located Old Man Time.


When I walk at night I see you
I see the effects of time on things at night when darkness can make the transformation more obvious.


And I follow you old man.
I rely on Old Man Time to guide me towards the right course of action.


But the Black Rock is never too far away.
Despite following Old Man Time, I'm never too far away from the point of decision that changed everything.


I'm dying just to hear what you say.
I'm desperate and eager to know what Old Man Time has in store for me.


So next time I'll be coming around,
I'll be ready and willing to return with hope and determination of achieving success the next time.


You think you lost me but forget it I'm found.
Even if it might seem like you lost me, I've picked myself up and found my path.


You're not too far for me.
Old Man Time is not too far out of my reach.


I've waited my life for just a minute to see.
I've been waiting my entire life to witness the final outcome, and I'm willing to wait just a little bit longer.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: MARC ANDREW ROBERGE, RICHARD JOE ON

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