Time
Shawn McDonald Lyrics


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There is a time to laugh
And a time to cry
And there is a time to accept
And a time to deny

There is a time to be strong
And a time to be weak
And there is a time to listen
And a time we must speak

For everything there's a reason
For everything there's a rhyme
For everything there's a season
For everything there's a time

For everything, everything
Everything there's a time
For everything, everything
Everything there's a time

And there is a time to say hello
And a time to wave goodbye
And there is a time when that we are born
And a time we must die

And there is a time to build up
And a time to tear it down
There is a time to be lost
And a time to be found

Everything there's a reason
For everything there's a rhyme
For everything there's a season
For everything there's a time

For everything, everything
Everything there's a time
For everything, everything
Everything there's a time

One without the other
Is like a king without his kingdom
Everything works together
It all coincides

For everything there's a reason
For everything there's a rhyme
For everything there's a season
For everything there's a time

For everything, everything
Everything there's a time




For everything, everything
Everything there's a time

Overall Meaning

The song "Time" by Shawn McDonald is a reflective piece that touches on the transient nature of life and the many changes that occur over time. The first verse highlights the different emotions we experience in life and how they come and go in cycles. We laugh, we cry, we accept, and we deny, all in their appointed times. The second verse goes beyond emotions to address the different stages of life we go through, from birth to death, and the different actions we take in between. We build things up, tear them down, become lost, and eventually, we are found.


The song's chorus drives home the central message that everything in life happens for a reason, has a purpose, and occurs in its appointed time. The idea is that there is a purpose and meaning to life, and while it may not always be clear, everything is orchestrated and synchronized, working together to make a greater whole. The final verse reminds us that life is an interconnected web, and everything is related. Nothing can exist on its own, and every action we take affects those around us.


Overall, "Time" is a powerful reminder of the fleeting and ephemeral nature of life and how important it is to cherish and enjoy every moment we have. It encourages us to respond to life's ups and downs with an attitude of trust, knowing that everything has its place and time.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a time to laugh
There is a time in life when we should be happy and laugh


And a time to cry
There is a time when sadness comes, and we have to cry


And there is a time to accept
There are times we just have to accept things the way they are


And a time to deny
At times, we should reject whatever is not right or affects us negatively


There is a time to be strong
During difficult moments, we have to be strong and courageous


And a time to be weak
There are moments when we can't be strong and need to admit our vulnerability


And there is a time to listen
Sometimes it's mandatory to give attention to others and listen to what they have to say


And a time we must speak
There are times when we have to talk up and make ourselves heard


For everything there's a reason
Everything in life occurs for logical and justifiable purposes


For everything there's a rhyme
Each event in life works together with other events to form a pattern


For everything there's a season
Different events happen at different times, and there is always a right moment for everything


For everything there's a time
Life is a cycle of sequences with different timings


And there is a time to say hello
When we meet someone, there's a moment to say hi


And a time to wave goodbye
When we part ways, we have to say goodbye


And there is a time when that we are born
We all come to life at different stages in time


And a time we must die
Death is inevitable for everyone and will come when it's time


And there is a time to build up
At a certain point in time, we need to build up our resources or fortunes


And a time to tear it down
Eventually, everything must come to an end, and resources or fortunes should be dismantled


There is a time to be lost
There are moments in life when we feel broken or lost


And a time to be found
Eventually, we might find the answers or ways to get back on track


One without the other
The different aspects of life intermingle to create balance


Is like a king without his kingdom
The balance created by the different aspects of life is essential to our success or progress


Everything works together
All the aspects of life act harmoniously to create balance


It all coincides
All the events in life have a way of falling into place




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY PAUL GRANTHAM, JAIME BRIAN HARDING, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM

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