Only Time
The Taliesin Orchestra Lyrics
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Where the day flows, only time
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, only time
Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies, only time
And who can say why your heart cries
Who can say when the roads meet
That love might be in your heart
And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart
Night keeps all your heart
Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose
Only time
And who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows, only time
Who knows? Only time
The Taliesin Orchestra's song "Only Time" poetically describes the elusive nature of love and time. The lyrics evoke a sense of mystery and wonder as the singer asks who can truly say where life's journey will take us and if our love will last. The opening lines of the song, "Who can say where the road goes, where the day flows, only time," suggest that time is the only true constant in life - everything else is subject to change and uncertainty.
The second verse speaks to the unpredictable nature of love, asking "who can say why your heart sighs as your love flies, only time" and "who can say why your heart cries when your love lies, only time." These lines acknowledge the emotional highs and lows of romantic love, but suggest that ultimately, time has the final say in the matter.
The final verse ponders the possibility of finding love and asks "who can say when the roads meet that love might be in your heart" and "who can say when the day sleeps if the night keeps all your heart." The lyrics suggest that love is a fickle and unpredictable force, and that despite our best efforts, we can never truly predict where it will lead us.
Overall, "Only Time" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to the universal human experience of love and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can say where the road goes
Who can predict the direction of our lives
Where the day flows, only time
Life events are moving forward steadily regardless of our actions
And who can say if your love grows
It is uncertain whether our love will flourish
As your heart chose, only time
Our hearts guide us towards love, and time reveals whether it was right
Who can say why your heart sighs
It's unknown what causes us emotional yearning
As your love flies, only time
Time will eventually resolve our emotions and give us clarity
And who can say why your heart cries
The cause of our emotional pain is unclear
When your love lies, only time
Time is the only agent that can heal a broken heart
Who can say when the roads meet
It's impossible to know when our paths will cross with another's
That love might be in your heart
We may find love unexpectedly and it may take root in our hearts
And who can say when the day sleeps
It's impossible to predict when the day will end and night sets in
If the night keeps all your heart
Our deepest emotions are often stirred during the lonely nights
Who can say if your love grows
There's no certainty that our love will continue to grow
As your heart chose
Our hearts determine the course of our emotions and feelings
Only time
The passage of time is the only way we can truly understand and evaluate our emotions
And who can say where the road goes
It's impossible to predict the direction our lives take
Where the day flows, only time
Life events continue to proceed regardless of our planning and intervention
Who knows? Only time
The future remains a mystery and we can only wait and see what it holds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eith Ni-Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
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