Time Is On My Side
Rolling Stones - The Lyrics
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Time is on my side, yes it is
Now you all were saying that you want to be free
But you'll come runnin' back (I said you would baby)
You'll come runnin' back (like I told you so many times before)
You'll come runnin' back to me, yeah
Time is on my side, yes it is
You're searching for good times but just wait and see
You'll come runnin' back (I said you would darling)
You'll come runnin back (spend the rest of life with ya baby)
You'll come runnin' back to me
Go ahead baby, go ahead, go ahead and light up the town
And baby, do anything your heart desires
Remember, I'll always be around
And I know, I know like I told you so many times before
You're gonna come back
Yeah you're going to come back baby
Knockin', yeah knockin' right on my door, yeah
Time is on my side, yes it is
Time is on my side, yes it is
'Cause I got the real love, the kind that you need
You'll come runnin' back (I knew you would one day)
You'll come runnin' back (baby I told you before)
You'll come runnin' back to me, yeah
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is, I said
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is, I said
Time, time, time is on my side
The lyrics to The Rolling Stones' "Time Is On My Side" talk about the power of time and patience. The song starts with the repeated statement that time is on the singer's side. He then addresses people who say they want to be free, but he knows they will come running back to him because of the passage of time. The singer seems to be confident that he has the patience to wait for people to come back to him, even if they don't realize it yet. He assures his lover that he'll be there for her no matter what she does, and that he is certain she'll return.
It is interesting to note that the song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Irma Thomas, who recorded a version of the song that was used in Martin Scorsese's film Goodfellas. Additionally, the song was originally written by Jerry Ragovoy under the pseudonym Norman Meade, and it was first recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding in 1963. When The Rolling Stones recorded it, they changed the lyrics slightly and added a distinctive guitar riff. The song has since become one of the band's most popular tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is on my side, yes it is
I have all the time I need to wait for you to come back to me.
Now you all were saying that you want to be free
You claimed you wanted freedom, but deep down you need me.
But you'll come runnin' back (I said you would baby)
Despite your claims, I know you'll return to me.
You'll come runnin' back (like I told you so many times before)
I've warned you before, and I'll say it again, you'll come back to me.
You're searching for good times but just wait and see
You think you'll find happiness elsewhere, but soon you'll realize it's with me.
You'll come runnin' back (I said you would darling)
My prediction is still the same, my love. You'll come back to me.
You'll come runnin' back (spend the rest of life with ya baby)
I'll be here waiting for you, ready to spend the rest of our lives together.
Go ahead baby, go ahead, go ahead and light up the town
You can have your fun and do whatever you want. I'm not going anywhere.
And baby, do anything your heart desires
I want you to be happy, even if it's not with me right now.
Remember, I'll always be around
No matter what, I'll still love you and be here for you.
And I know, I know like I told you so many times before
I have complete faith that you'll come back to me, just as I've said before.
You're gonna come back
It's inevitable. You'll come back to me.
Yeah you're going to come back baby
I have no doubt that you'll find your way back to me.
Knockin', yeah knockin' right on my door, yeah
When you finally realize that you need me, you'll come knocking on my door.
'Cause I got the real love, the kind that you need
I know that what I have to offer is what you truly need in life: real love.
You'll come runnin' back (I knew you would one day)
My love for you is so strong that I knew you'd come back to me eventually.
You'll come runnin' back (baby I told you before)
I've already warned you that you'll come back to me, and I'm right.
Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is, I said
I have all the time in the world to wait for you to return to me, and I will be here when you do.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jerry Ragovoy, Norman Meade
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Time is on my side, yes it is
Now you always say
That you want to be free
But (said you would baby)
(I said so many times before)
You'll come running back to me
Yeah,
You're searching for good times
But just wait and see (I said, don't worry darling)
(spend the rest of my life with you, baby)
You'll come running back to me
Go ahead baby, go ahead
Go ahead and light up the town
And baby, I do anything your heart desires, remember
I'll always be around
And I know, I know
Like I told you so many times before
You're gonna come back
Yeah, you you're gonna come back baby
Knockin', yeah, knocking right on my door
Yes
'Cause I got the real love
The kind that you need
You'll come running back (I knew you would one day)
You'll come running back (like I told you before)
You'll come running back to me
Yeah, time, time, time is on my side, yes it is
I said,
@lecutter9382
"Time is on my side. Yes it is." - Azazel
@SegaGentleman
I cant fully relax to this song because i saw Fallen as a kid and it messed me up lol
@zenmanokfine
You have to play the song at 1.5X and play it twice or more cos Time Is On My Side (and the song sounds better)
@zenmanokfine
@@SegaGentleman If you were "messed up" by a film even as a kid you were most likely to be messed up as a general design. H.A.N.D
@SegaGentleman
@@zenmanokfine i meant it "messed me up" as in i can only picture that movie whenever i hear this amazing song.
@carlllucas8055
@@SegaGentleman Your not alone....
@56postoffice
The film "Fallen" with Denzel Washington is where I first heard this. One of the best from the Stones. "RIEP-" Brian Jones, Charlie Watts.
@mikebthelegend8
❤
@FinnLaine
Same. Watching it now on Tubi
@FinnLaine
Guy was singing it before his execution