Time And A Word
Rick Wakeman & Jon Anderson Lyrics

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In the morning when you rise,
Do you open up your eyes, see what I see?
Do you see the same things ev'ry day?
Do you think of a way to start the day
Getting things in proportion?
Spread the news and help the world go 'round.
Have you heard of a time that will help us get it together again?
Have you heard of the word that will stop us going wrong?

Well, the time is near and the word you'll hear
When you get things in perspective.
Spread the news and help the word go round.

There's a time and the time is now and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the time is now.
There's a word and the word is love and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the word is love.

Have you heard of a time that will help get it together again?
Have you heard of the word that will stop us going wrong?
Well, the time is near and the word you'll hear
When you get things in perspective.
Spread the news and help the word go round.

There's a time and the time is now and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the time is now.
There's a word and the word is love and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the word is love.
There's a time and the time is now and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the time is now.

There's a word and the word is love and it's right for me,
It's right for me, and the word is love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson's song Time And A Word are about the importance of perspective and love in our lives. The song starts by questioning the listener’s perception of the world. It asks whether we see the same things every day and whether we strive to start the day on a positive note. It goes on to encourage spreading the news and helping others to make the world a better place.

The chorus states that the time to make a change is now and that the word to guide us through this change is love. Love is presented as the way to "get it together again" and to "stop us going wrong". The lyrics suggest that by changing our perspective and focusing on love, we can overcome the challenges we face in our lives and make a positive impact on the world.

Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and optimism. It encourages us to think about the impact we have on the world and to strive to make a positive difference by spreading love and compassion.

Line by Line Meaning

In the morning when you rise,
Do you start your day by opening your eyes and seeing the world around you?

Do you open up your eyes, see what I see?
Do you perceive the same things I do upon waking up?

Do you see the same things ev'ry day?
Are you becoming desensitized to the beauty around you due to mundane routine?

Do you think of a way to start the day
Do you plan on changing your perspective and actions for a better day?

Getting things in proportion?
Will you prioritize your values to lead a more fulfilling life and contribute to the world?

Spread the news and help the world go 'round.
Share positivity and change the world one person at a time.

Have you heard of a time that will help us get it together again?
Have you heard of a time when people will come together to create a better world?

Have you heard of the word that will stop us going wrong?
Have you heard of the word that will put a stop to our destructive actions?

Well, the time is near and the word you'll hear
People will soon hear the positive message that will bring about change.

When you get things in perspective.
There will be change when people start aligning their actions with their values and see the world in a better light.

There's a time and the time is now and it's right for me,
This is the perfect moment for me to make a positive impact and achieve my goals.

It's right for me, and the time is now.
I have the power to make a change today, and it is the perfect time to start.

There's a word and the word is love and it's right for me,
The key to bringing the world together is love, and it inspires me to create a better life for myself and others.

It's right for me, and the word is love.
Love is the answer, and it will lead me to a more fulfilling and happier life.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON, DAVID FOSTER

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