A Little Time
The Beautiful South & The Housemartins Lyrics
I need a little time to think it over
I need a little space just on my own
I need a little time to find my freedom
I need a little
Funny how quick the milk turns sour, isn't it, isn't it?
Your face has been looking like that for hours, hasn't it, hasn't it?
Promises, promises turn to dust
Wedding bells just turn to rust
I need a little room to find myself
I need a little space to work it out
I need a little room all alone
I need a little
You need a little room for your big head, don't you, don't you?
You need a little space for a thousand beds, won't you, won't you?
Lips that promise, fear the worst
Tongue so sharp, the bubble burst
Just into unjust
I've had a little time to find the truth
Now I've had a little room to check what's wrong
I've had a little time, and I still love you
I've had a little
You had a little time and you had a little fun, didn't ya, didn't you?
While you had yours, do you think I had none, do you, do ya?
The freedom that you wanted bad
Is yours for good, I hope you're glad
Sad into unsad
I had a little time to think it over
Had a little room to work it out
I found a little courage to call it off
I've had a little time
I've had a little time
I've had a little time
I've had a little time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dave Rotheray, Paul Heaton
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Opal Wood
My dad played this throughout my childhood. I'm 25 Christmas eve and honestly it hits different because I realise the meaning behind it 🥺
grace roxburgh
Same!!!
gurlsingerfan
It was not until the 3rd of 4th time I heard this song that I really began to get the feel of it....this grea interpersonal drama, the female hurt and then standing her ground, the male unable to commit and wanting his space, his time...and then the confrontation, her literally chopping off his sentences as he offered his defense, his explanation, words she now heard as insincere lies and that she now knew by heart. What a fanastic and dramatic little bit of work it is....:-)
Anait Ali
@Gurlsingerfan…wow, a beautiful piece of writing by yourself that compliments one of many masterpieces from the Beautiful South. 🙏💝
Scott Smith
You may have posted that many years ago but beautiful south are such a heart felt group and there lyrics are so meaningful, they are just so amazing
Ron Borries
This song expresses a kindness of heart to others, an expression of understanding with communication. Thank you for sharing.
Yorkshire Gamer
Funny how a song can bring tears to your eyes, isn't it? Isn't it?
LL K
This song does, this song does
Elizabeth Weaver
When you had yours did you think I had none did yet, did yer?
Anonymous Peaceful person
Yorkshire Gamer 👍🏻 yep- along with u2 with or without you - looks familiar those words.... only thing it’s 19 years later I found the courage....