Orginally consisting of the duo DeLange and Waylon (who had known each other prior to performing together), they first performed in 2013 for a concert in Enschede. Subsequently, Waylon left the group in June 2014 and was replaced by American country singer Jake Etheridge.
Their song Calm After the Storm reached second place in the final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest (giving The Netherlands their best result since 1975) and was a hit throughout Europe. Released as their first single in March 2014, the song won two Marcel Bezençon Awards. The band's first (eponymous) album, which features Calm After the Storm, was released in May 2014.
Time Has No Mercy
The Common Linnets Lyrics
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Time waits for no one
Nights drag on forever
But the healing never comes
Time has no mercy
It burns down the days
Time only hurts me
An early snow is falling now
I swear those autumn leaves just barely hit the ground
That northern wind is blowing down
Season's change, but the pain remains
Time has no mercy
Time waits for no one
Nights drag on forever
But the healling never comes
I wait by my window
But I wait for no one
I'm listening for your footsteps
But your footsteps never come
Time has no mercy
Time waits for no one
Nights drag on forever
But the healing never comes (2x)
In The Common Linnets' song "Time Has No Mercy," the lyrics explore the theme of time and its power over our lives. It is said that time is the greatest healer, but in this song, the singer expresses how time has no mercy and the healing never comes. The opening lines of the song are, "time has no mercy, time waits for no one." These lines set the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that time is an unstoppable force that doesn't care about individual needs or desires. The singer is feeling the pain of a loss, and despite the fact that time is passing, they are not finding any relief.
The second verse of the song continues to explore the theme of time and its impact on the singer's life. The lyrics say, "time has no mercy, it burns down the days, time only hurts me, as it carries you away." These lines convey that while time is passing, the singer's feelings of loss are only getting worse. The pain of losing someone can feel like time is standing still, as if the nights drag on forever, but the healing never comes.
Line by Line Meaning
Time has no mercy
The passing of time does not care about or take pity on anyone's pain or suffering.
Time waits for no one
Time does not stop or slow down for anyone, regardless of their situation.
Nights drag on forever
The feeling of pain and sadness can make the night seem endless and unbearable.
But the healing never comes
Despite the passing of time, the pain and hurt never truly go away.
It burns down the days
Time can make the days feel like they're on fire, consuming everything in its path.
Time only hurts me
The pain caused by the passage of time is personal and specific to the individual who feels it.
As it carries you away
Time moves on, carrying with it memories and people who are no longer present.
An early snow is falling now
The change of seasons is happening quickly and unexpectedly, like a sudden snowfall in autumn.
I swear those autumn leaves just barely hit the ground
The memory of a happier time feels like it just happened yesterday, although it has been a while.
That northern wind is blowing down
The harshness of life continues, like a cold winter wind that won't let up.
Season's change, but the pain remains
Despite the passing of time and the changing of seasons, the pain and hurt still exist with the same intensity.
I wait by my window
Hope still exists, even though it feels like it's fading away.
But I wait for no one
The hope and waiting is personal, and not directed towards any specific person or event.
I'm listening for your footsteps
The desire for someone or something that is no longer present is strong.
But your footsteps never come
Despite the strong desire, the thing being waited for - whether it be a person or something else - never returns.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.