Time and Space
Stephen Covell Lyrics
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How perfectly it's all workin' out
Would you think it rude if I wrote you
What could never come out of my mouth
Fourty miles ain't so long
For this song to wonder on
If I promise you
As smile lines grow
We grow up and grow apart it seems
A simple bond keeps me laughing, even when I'm growing weak
Oh and my pillow
Saves my life
'Cause I'm saving up all these dreams
But they're all for you
Because you're all I need, even when I'm falling asleep
In this modern condition, when we've lost our traditions
Boys and girls are still wishing on stars seem missing
And nobody listens
Fourty miles ain't so long
For this song to wonder on
If I promise you
One day I'll wander them too
You'd think me a fool if I wrote you
How perfectly it's all workin' out
Would you think it rude if I wrote you
What could never come out of my...
The song "Time and Space" by Stephen Covell seems to be about a person who feels a deep longing for someone they care about but is unable to express their feelings directly. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that if they were to express how they truly feel, it would come off as foolish or even rude. They seem to be hesitant to reveal their true feelings to the person they care about, perhaps due to fear of rejection.
The second verse talks about how people grow apart over time, but there is still a strong bond between the singer and the person they care for. The lines about smile lines growing suggest that the two have known each other for a long time and have shared many happy moments together. The phrase "even when I'm growing weak" suggests that the singer finds strength and comfort in their connection to the other person.
The chorus repeats the idea that 40 miles isn't that far, suggesting that the singer is separated from the other person by distance. The promise to wander the miles one day suggests that the singer still has hope that they will eventually be able to be together with the person they care for.
Overall, the song seems to be a touching expression of love and longing for someone who is just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd think me a fool if I wrote you
The writer is aware that the things he wants to write will make him seem foolish or naive.
How perfectly it's all workin' out
Despite being aware of how foolish it might seem, the writer acknowledges that everything is working out really well for him and he wants to express that happiness.
Would you think it rude if I wrote you
The writer is aware that his words could potentially come off as rude, and he's expressing his hesitancy to say what's on his mind.
What could never come out of my mouth
The writer is communicating that the things he wants to say are difficult or impossible to say out loud.
Fourty miles ain't so long
Even though there is a physical distance between him and the person he's addressing, it's not impossible to overcome or bridge that distance.
For this song to wonder on
The writer is suggesting that the power of music and art can allow him to convey his feelings, despite the distance between him and the listener.
If I promise you
The writer is offering a commitment or pledge to the listener in order to show his sincerity.
One day I'll wander them too
The writer is expressing his desire to physically be with the person he's addressing, and is making a promise to try to bridge that distance in the future.
As smile lines grow
The writer is acknowledging that he and the listener are growing older, but is using the smile lines as a reference to happy memories they've shared.
We grow up and grow apart it seems
Despite shared memories and experiences, growing older can create distance between people, and it seems like that has happened between the writer and the listener.
A simple bond keeps me laughing, even when I'm growing weak
Despite the growing distance between them, the bond they share is still simple and strong enough to make the writer happy even during tough times.
Oh and my pillow
The writer is using his pillow as a metaphor for a safe space where he can express his deepest thoughts and feelings.
Saves my life
The writer is suggesting that being able to express himself through music and art is a form of therapy that helps him cope with life's difficulties.
'Cause I'm saving up all these dreams
The writer is holding onto his dreams and aspirations, and is using them as a source of inspiration and hope for the future.
But they're all for you
Despite holding on to his dreams and aspirations, the writer is expressing that they are ultimately for the person he's addressing, and are connected to his desire to be with them.
Because you're all I need, even when I'm falling asleep
The writer is expressing that the person he's addressing is essential to his happiness, and is with him even in his thoughts and dreams.
In this modern condition, when we've lost our traditions
The writer is acknowledging the impact of modern life on people, and how it has led to a loss of tradition and connection.
Boys and girls are still wishing on stars seem missing
Despite this loss of connection, people still hold onto hope and dreams, even when they seem far away or out of reach.
And nobody listens
The writer is acknowledging that despite these hopes and dreams, people often feel unheard and unseen in modern society.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.