It's My Time
T-AL Lyrics

The song "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" by Louis Armstrong is a poignant expression of the emotions of loneliness, longing, and nostalgia. In the opening lines of T-AL's "It's My Time", these same feelings are evoked as the singer describes feeling homesick, tired, and alone in a big city. Despite their struggles, the singer implies that they don't want pity from others, perhaps indicating a sense of pride or a desire to maintain a sense of independence.

As nighttime falls, the singer notes that others around them are singing and dancing until the break of day, which could heighten their feelings of isolation and being an outsider. The reference to the "Dear Old Southland" and its dreamy songs takes the singer back to a time and place in their past where they felt a sense of belonging. The imagery of being in "mammy's arms" is especially powerful, as it suggests a sense of safety, comfort, and unconditional love.