The band initially released three studio albums in the 1980s, to solid critical acclaim. After their third release, Strange Times, in 1987 they abruptly disbanded following the sudden death of band manager Tony Fletcher. The Chameleons were, for all practical purposes, extinct for well over a decade before releasing - to the delight and even disbelief of its ardently loyal fan base - a final studio album in 2001, entitled Why Call It Anything. The band quickly dissolved once again in 2003 due to personal differences, after a successful reunion tour which took them across Europe and the United States. Though having never attained the level of commercial success or fame enjoyed by their contemporaries (e.g. U2, Echo and the Bunnymen, Joy Division), The Chameleons' early impact can still be felt throughout much of popular music today.
Dave Fielding went on to form The Reegs who released a couple of ep's . Then in 2003 formed Coconut Dogfuck a trance techno dance act with Ralph on percussion, Paul Didge on didge and Dave playing guitar and dulcimer . They released an ep and played festivals and gigs around the uk . Andy Clegg Keyboards with the Chameleons also joind Mark and Andy Whittikar to form Sun and the Moon. Both Andys also played with Manchester Band B.F.G.
Time / The End Of Time
The Chameleons Lyrics
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When it's gone
All you have is sorrow
One chance is all you have
Take it on
Like there's no tomorrow
Don't waste your time
Don't waste time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time anymore
Unchanged intoxicating youth
Such an endless feeling
Those days
Are softly stolen away
While your head is reeling
Don't waste your time,
You can't waste time
It's time
It's time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time
Any more
Don't waste your days away
And crying all night
Lonely child, lonely child
Hear me
out, hear me out
Time is fleeting, and the lyrics of "Time / The End of Time" by The Chameleons speak to this very sentiment. The song begins by reminding us that we only have one chance in life, and when it's gone, all we are left with is sorrow. The lyrics urge us to take that one chance and make the most of it, as if there is no tomorrow. The message here is clear - we should never waste time, for it is the most precious commodity we have.
As the song progresses, we are reminded again and again that time is slipping away. The lyrics tell us that we don't have time anymore, and we must make the most of the time we have left. The song takes an introspective turn as it speaks of youth, and how those days are softly stolen away while our heads are reeling. We are cautioned not to waste our time or our days away by crying all night and being a "lonely child."
The song ends with a plea to the listener to hear the message and not waste any more time. The haunting melody and stark lyrics drive home the reality of the fleeting nature of time and how important it is to make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
One chance is all you have
Life only gives you one opportunity
When it's gone
Once your chance is over
All you have is sorrow
You will be left with regret and sadness
Take it on
Face your chance head-on
Like there's no tomorrow
As if this is your only chance and it's ending soon
Don't waste your time
Don't squander your opportunity
Time
Life's clock is ticking
Time slipping away
Life is slowly escaping
Have to make the most of your time
Use your time wisely
You don't have time
Life is short
Open the door
Explore new opportunities
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Deep in your thoughts, hidden away
Child
The singer is addressing someone younger, who still has time
You don't have time anymore
The young person's opportunity is gone
Unchanged intoxicating youth
The feeling of being young and invincible never changes
Such an endless feeling
You feel like it will last forever
Those days
The days of youth
Are softly stolen away
Life slowly takes them from you
While your head is reeling
As you try to make sense of it all
You can't waste time
You cannot afford to waste your opportunity
Don't waste your days away
Don't spend your time on meaningless pursuits
And crying all night
Feeling sad and hopeless
Lonely child, lonely child
Addressing someone who is alone and in despair
Hear me
Listen to the artist's words of wisdom
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AR M
One chance is all you have
When it's gone
All you have is sorrow
One chance is all you have
Take it on
Like there's no tomorrow
Don't waste your time
Don't waste time
Time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time anymore
Unchanged intoxicating youth
Such an endless feeling
Those days
Are softly stolen away
While your head is reeling
Don't waste your time,
You can't waste time
It's time
It's time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time
Any more
Don't waste your days away
And crying all night
Lonely child, lonely child
Hear me
138eliza
Criminally underrated band. Best band ever.
Steven Garcia
I’ve been a Chameleons fan for over 10 yrs now and I love how they have soothing endings to most of their songs 😃 4:20
ThatOneDudeSkidz
Love this.
Would lift me up in the darkest times.
Still does.
Think it always will.
Ed
This song is better than the entire career of some other bands.
Loony Linn
most underrated bands and their songs are the ones that never fade
Hank Hardigan
If you get the chance to listen to this album, do so. Absolutely brilliant
AR M
One chance is all you have
When it's gone
All you have is sorrow
One chance is all you have
Take it on
Like there's no tomorrow
Don't waste your time
Don't waste time
Time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time anymore
Unchanged intoxicating youth
Such an endless feeling
Those days
Are softly stolen away
While your head is reeling
Don't waste your time,
You can't waste time
It's time
It's time
Time slipping away
Have to make the most of your time
You don't have time
Time
Open the door
Somewhere in the back of your mind
Child
You don't have time
Any more
Don't waste your days away
And crying all night
Lonely child, lonely child
Hear me
we the people
Heard this band on a college radio station in New York their sound blew me away also want to see them in the 80s fantastic band unique sound burns like chameleons UK and the cockteau Twins have a big influence with the band slow dive when I listen to this song it just reminds me of my youth nostalgia
Christopher Elfers
Easily one of my favorite songs of all time.
Toni rodlan
otra canción maravillosa de los chameleons.