A Little Time
Scotty Don't Lyrics

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Every problem that I solve and every day that I evolve
Just makes a little more light so I can see
But now I see a way, a way that weighs more every day
I think it's bigger than it really needs to be
It's looking like my mind
Is something I can't really find
I think I dropped it late last night at some crazy show
But I think we'll be fine.

I know that once again this time
My lingered thoughts will slowly walk themselves back home

(Chorus)
A little time, a little time to run away
Don't look back if you're looking for another day
A little time, a little time to run away
Don't look back if you're looking for another day

Every problem that I solve
And every day I evolve
Just makes a little bit more light so I can see
But now I see a way, a way that weighs more every day
I think it's bigger than it really needs to be

(Chorus)
A little time, a little time to run away
Don't look back if you're looking for another day

A little time, a little time to run away
Don't look back if you're looking for another day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scotty Don't's "A Little Time" speak to the feeling of being overwhelmed or suffocated by the weight of one's own thoughts and problems. The opening lines suggest that every day brings new challenges to be met and conquered, but at the same time, it also brings a little more clarity and understanding. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the weight of these challenges is becoming too much to handle. The singer admits that their mind feels lost and that they may have left it behind at some wild party the night before.

The chorus urges the listener to take some time for themselves and to run away from their problems, even if it's just for a little while. The repetition of the phrase "Don't look back if you're looking for another day" reinforces the idea that sometimes it's better to just let go and move forward, rather than holding onto and dwelling on the past.

Overall, "A Little Time" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and problems. It encourages listeners to take a step back and prioritize self-care, even if it means temporarily escaping from one's responsibilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Every problem that I solve and every day that I evolve
As I solve problems and grow every day, my understanding of life improves

Just makes a little more light so I can see
I gain a little more understanding and knowledge

But now I see a way, a way that weighs more every day
I see a path that seems increasingly burdensome

I think it's bigger than it really needs to be
I believe the path may be more challenging than necessary

It's looking like my mind
I feel like my thoughts and emotions

Is something I can't really find
Are becoming harder to access

I think I dropped it late last night at some crazy show
I suspect I lost my clarity during a wild event

But I think we'll be fine.
But I believe it will all work out.

I know that once again this time
I am aware that even in this situation

My lingered thoughts will slowly walk themselves back home
My lost ideas will eventually return on their own

A little time, a little time to run away
Sometimes taking a little time to step back is healthy