Matter of Time
The Cartel Lyrics


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Here it goes again,
Put on that deserving tone
And don't forget that this was all your fault.
It's breathing down your neck,
You know you've got to let this go.
You're such a wreck and now it starts to show.

Cause all you can't deny
Is all held inside
And when we go, we say goodbye,
And then we run,
We run away.

Cause all we can't deny is just a lie.
And when we try to just get by
We just can't get past ourselves.

Cause where you are is where you'll be:
Always wanting everything.
It's all the same that you can't ignore
Cause all you want is just "to be more".

It's creeping up again.
(It's all to be considered.)
(It's a game and you're not the winner)
It's a haunting memory.

Cause all you can't deny
Is all held inside
And when we go, We say goodbye
And then we run,
We run away.

Cause all we can't deny is just a lie.
And when we try to just get by
We just can't get past ourselves.

Cause where you are is where you'll be:
Always wanting everything.
It's all the same- that you can't ignore
Cause all you want is just "to be more".

Cause who you are is who you'll be,
And that is really everything.
It's all the same that you can relate.
Cause what you want's not what you're getting.
It's just a matter of time, It's just a matter of time.




It's just a matter of time, It's just a matter of time-
'Til you know you'll be somebody tonight.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Cartel's "Matter Of Time" suggest someone who is struggling with self-doubt and inner turmoil. The opening lines imply a confrontation between two people, with one of them having made a mistake and being held accountable for the situation. The singer appears to be losing control of their emotions, as evidenced by being described as 'a wreck' and starting to show the strain. The chorus is a repetitive refrain that emphasizes how much people can't deny what they are keeping inside and that they run away when it's time to face these issues.


The second verse repeats the same themes, while also addressing the idea of constant wishing for more and an inability to be content with what is. Despite the realization that they want more, they seem to be incapable of reaching it. The bridge, which is repeated throughout the song, is an ominous reminder that it is only "a matter of time" until the singer realizes they are "somebody tonight."


The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it appears that The Cartel is writing about someone experiencing a crisis of identity. There is a sense of despair and hopelessness towards the end of the song, as the singer never seems to find the answers they are looking for.


Line by Line Meaning

Here it goes again,
The same situation is happening again.


Put on that deserving tone
Act as if you deserve the situation.


And don't forget that this was all your fault.
Remember that you are responsible for the situation.


It's breathing down your neck,
The situation is getting closer and causing anxiety.


You know you've got to let this go.
You need to move on from the situation.


You're such a wreck and now it starts to show.
You are falling apart and it's becoming noticeable.


Cause all you can't deny
You are unable to deny the truth


Is all held inside
You are holding everything in and not expressing yourself.


And when we go, we say goodbye,
When we leave, we say farewell.


And then we run,
We escape from the situation.


We run away.
We flee from our problems.


Cause all we can't deny is just a lie.
What we deny is the truth, which is a lie.


And when we try to just get by
When we try to survive.


We just can't get past ourselves.
We can't move on from our own thoughts and feelings.


Cause where you are is where you'll be:
You are stuck in the situation you're in.


Always wanting everything.
You always want more, but can't have it all.


It's all the same that you can't ignore
You can't ignore the fact that things are not changing.


Cause all you want is just 'to be more'.
You just want to be better than what you currently are.


It's creeping up again.
The situation is slowly coming back up again.


(It's all to be considered.)
It's something you need to think about.


(It's a game and you're not the winner)
Life is like a game, and you're not winning.


It's a haunting memory.
It's a memory that's difficult to forget.


Cause who you are is who you'll be,
You can't change who you are.


And that is really everything.
That's all that really matters.


It's all the same that you can relate.
You can understand and connect with the situation.


Cause what you want's not what you're getting.
You are not getting what you desire.


It's just a matter of time, It's just a matter of time.
It will happen with time, it just takes time.


It's just a matter of time, It's just a matter of time-
It's inevitable and will happen eventually.


'Til you know you'll be somebody tonight.
Until you realize you are capable and worthy of success tonight.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KIM L. OWENS

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i was playing around a Bb today on my bass and picked out that bass line .. growing up that bass line got me into playing bass guitar iconic .

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ive always loved this song lol

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By far my favourite Cartel song, can't believe I didnt find them sooner! Still trying to find any other Irish people who love them lol

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Lysander Martinez

i like the 2:38 part :D

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