Times
Tabea Lyrics
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You're still young and you're searching for fun
In our world there is not one thing new
Generations - they come and they go
To enjoy and to deal and to know
You can do what you want, cold or fond
Our planet will still be the same
You have to accept, it's in vain
So take God seriously, follow commandments of him
Keep in mind,
He's the Lord of the world, who judges all deeds and all sin
Oh yes, ev'rything to come, my friend, is meaningless
For youth and your verdure very fast will go by
A time to be born and a time to die
There's a time to laugh and a time to cry
Once you're down and once you're high
You have dreams
You have dreams of large wealth and of health
All people will honour your name
There's no sense and if you long for any fame
You have to accept, it's in vain
So take God seriously, follow commandments of him
Keep in mind,
He's the Lord of the world, who judges all deeds and all sin
Oh yes, ev'rything to come, my friend, is meaningless
For youth and your verdure very fast will go by
A time to be born and a time to die
There is a time to laugh and a time to cry
Once you're down and once you're high
Oh yes, ev'rything to come, my friend, is meaningless
For youth and your verdure very fast will go by
A time to be born and a time to die
There is a time to laugh and a time to cry
Once you're down and once you're high
The song "Times" by Tabea highlights the transience of youth and the futility of seeking fame and wealth. The lyrics start by acknowledging the fleeting nature of youth and how everyone seeks to enjoy and experience life. Tabea reminds us that despite the passing of generations, there is nothing new under the sun. She goes on to suggest that no matter what one does, our planet remains the same, thus rendering any pursuit of fame and fortune meaningless.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to take God seriously and follow His commandments, reminding them that He is the Lord of the world who judges all deeds and sin. The second verse reinforces the transience of youth and our mortality, reminding us that everything we accumulate in life, including wealth, honor and fame are ephemeral, and soon we will be forgotten.
In essence, "Times" is a reminder to live our lives in a way that is mindful of God's judgment, and to not waste time chasing after things that will ultimately be meaningless. It's a call to focus on making an impact rather than making a name for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You are young
Being young is temporary
You're still young and you're searching for fun
You're searching for temporary pleasures because you're young
In our world there is not one thing new
Everything you experience, someone else has experienced before you
Generations - they come and they go
People are born and die in cycles
To enjoy and to deal and to know
People live life to experience, to learn, and to cope
You can do what you want, cold or fond
You have free will to do what you want, whether it's good or bad
Our planet will still be the same
Your actions won't change the world much
There's no sense and if you long for any fame
Chasing fame is pointless and won't bring you true satisfaction
You have to accept, it's in vain
You have to accept that chasing fame is pointless
So take God seriously, follow commandments of him
Give significance to God and obey his laws
Keep in mind, He's the Lord of the world, who judges all deeds and all sin
God is the supreme being who judges everyone's actions
Oh yes, ev'rything to come, my friend, is meaningless
Everything in the future is temporary and won't bring true satisfaction
For youth and your verdure very fast will go by
Youth and vitality don't last forever
A time to be born and a time to die
Birth and death are inevitable
There's a time to laugh and a time to cry
Life has ups and downs
Once you're down and once you're high
You will experience both good and bad times
You have dreams of large wealth and of health
You have aspirations for wealth and good health
All people will honour your name
Fame is temporary and will be forgotten
Oh yes, ev'rything to come, my friend, is meaningless
Everything in the future is temporary and won't bring true satisfaction
There is a time to laugh and a time to cry
Life has its joys and sorrows
Once you're down and once you're high
You will experience both good and bad times
Writer(s): M. Watanabe
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