Only Time
Roisin and Celtic Spirit Lyrics
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where the road goes
where the day flows
- only time
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
-only time
(interlude)
Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
-only time
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
-only time
(interlude)
Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart.
And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart.
Night keeps all your heart
(interlude)
Who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
-only time
And who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
-only time
Who knows - only time
Who knows - only time
The song "Only Time," performed by Roisin and Celtic Spirit, is a contemplative piece that ponders the nature of time and love. The lyrics raise questions about the unpredictable nature of life and love, asking "who can say" where the road of life will lead, or whether love will grow or wither away. The repetition of the phrase "only time" throughout the song suggests that answers to these questions may not come easily or quickly, and that perhaps the passing of time is the only way to discover the true path of life and love.
In the first verse, the lyrics center on the idea of the unknown. The imagery of a flowing road and day suggests the passage of time and life's unpredictable twists and turns. The lyric "who can say" is repeated in both verses, emphasizing the uncertainty of life and love. The second verse explores the emotional turmoil of love, with sighs, cries, and lies. The repeating interludes provide a contemplative space for the listener to reflect on the song's themes and their personal interpretation of the lyrics. The final verse raises the possibility of love and the hope that it might be waiting around the next bend in the road of life.
Overall, the song is a beautiful meditation on the complex nature of human emotions and our desire for certainty when life and love offer nothing but uncertainty. The melody and instrumentation complement the lyrics, offering a dreamy and ethereal backdrop for contemplation.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
- only time
No one can predict where life will take you, what lies ahead and what situations you may encounter because at the end of the day it’s all part of life's journey that only time can reveal.
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
-only time
It's uncertain when it comes to matters of the heart as no one can predict if the love you feel for someone will continue to strengthen or will it diminish, only time can tell.
Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
-only time
It's hard to comprehend why one's heart feels heavy with sadness, especially when love that you once shared with someone has moved on or has ended, only time can heal the heartache.
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
-only time
No one can fully understand why the pain of a broken heart is so deep when someone that you love has betrayed your trust, but with the passage of time, one can hope to move on and the pain will lessen.
Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart.
It's impossible to predict the course of relationships and whether the meeting of two individuals will result in a deeply felt love or not, this is something that can only be told by time.
And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart.
As the day comes to a close and we lay down to rest at night, we often think about and reflect on how we’ve spent the day, hoping that our deepest desires and intentions are kept in our hearts as we sleep.
Who knows - only time
At the end of the day, no one can predict the outcome of any situation as time is a great healer and can reveal surprises that we couldn’t have possibly imagined.
Who knows - only time
Even though it's hard to predict what life has in store for us and what we have yet to experience, one thing is for sure, with the ticking of the clock, all that is to come will eventually reveal itself.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coen9299
This was my wife's favorite song.
She died of cancer 3 years ago at the age of 57 and I chose this at her funeral. And every time I hear it my eyes fill with tears.
Nicole, I miss you.
@blueXRPdynamite.
May she rest in blissful beautiful peace💖🙂
@nikoslekkas4736
Oh my god. I bursted into tears when i read it
@DoomVideoVault
Condolences.
@donnakoster4685
I'm Truly Sorry about Your Wife. May SHE be Resting In Peace. ❤🎉
@johnmatthew7991
Sorry for your loss my friend. God bless her.
@becominghandywithmike9118
Let's have a moment of silence for all those people that still can't find this song...
Edit: wow its been a year already, I'm 18 now and starting to realize just how fast time goes
@Weigazod
Amen !
@susanmclellan7923
I played this at my husband's funeral, & we had over 40yrs if TRUE LOVE, I miss him so so much.
@cozzy124
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