No Time To Lose
The Tarney Spencer Band Lyrics
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I know not what it is
Heading for
And as the evening lies dying
A gentle heart dies near me sighing
It's still the same
You'll never change
You can never understand
We can now be like water
Don't need more to find our way
Just get on where we came
It's a game
What a game
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
Go with the flow
Never let go
No time to lose
There ain't no way to see forever
It's only day to day
I'm living for
Like a wheel you keep me turning
Put your love inside me burning
Questions plain
When you're lovin' me
You can never understand
We can now be like water
Don't need more to find our way
Just get on where we came
It's a game
What a game
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
Go with the flow
Never let go
No time to lose
You can never understand
We can now be like water
Don't need more to find our way
Just get on where we came
It's a game
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
Go with the flow
Never let go
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
No time to lose
The Tarney Spencer Band's song, No Time To Lose, is a contemplative reflection on the uncertainty and impermanence of life. The lyrics capture the feeling of walking in shadows or a state of confusion and uncertainty about the future. The singer of the song is heading somewhere, but they are unsure of their destination or purpose. The line "you'll never change" suggests a resigned acceptance of the ephemeral nature of life, and a sense that ultimately, all we can do is keep moving forward.
As the evening falls, the mood shifts to one of melancholy as a nearby heart sighs in sorrow. The metaphor of water is introduced as a way of finding a path through life without needing more than what we already have. The imagery of water also ties in with the idea of a wheel turning and the repeated refrain of "go with the flow." The song concludes with a strong message that there is no time to waste in life, and that we must keep moving forward, embracing what we have, and not letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I walk in shadows
I feel lost and uncertain in my daily life
I know not what it is
I am unable to identify what is causing me to feel this way
Heading for
I am searching for something, but I am not sure what exactly it is
And as the evening lies dying
As the day comes to an end
A gentle heart dies near me sighing
Someone who is close to me is also struggling with their own inner turmoil
It's still the same
The problems we face are not changing
You'll never change
The difficulties we experience are likely to persist
You can never understand
It is difficult for others to truly comprehend what we are going through
We can now be like water
Instead of fighting against our circumstances, we can learn to adapt and go with the flow
Don't need more to find our way
We do not need to have everything figured out in order to move forward
Just get on where we came
We should focus on our starting point and use what we have to move forward
It's a game
Life can feel like a game with challenges and obstacles to overcome
What a game
This can be both thrilling and frustrating
No time to lose
We need to take action and not waste any more time
Go with the flow
We should not resist the natural ebb and flow of life
Never let go
We should stay committed to our goals and dreams
There ain't no way to see forever
The future is unpredictable and uncertain
It's only day to day
We can only take life one day at a time and make the most of each moment
I'm living for
I am striving towards something that gives my life meaning and purpose
Like a wheel you keep me turning
Love can be a driving force in our lives, motivating us to keep going
Put your love inside me burning
This love can inspire and energize us
Questions plain
Despite this love, we may still have doubts and uncertainties
When you're lovin' me
However, these doubts and uncertainties can be assuaged through the love of others
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tomsawyer5902
"I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them." Andy Bernard
@michelekasel7675
stay right here 'cause these are the good old days...
@bobwelsh7738
I feel you my friend
@c.draper1483
Such a unique time & unfortunately never to be replicated. Music of this time is the best antidote.
@BadCompany214
@@michelekasel7675Nah man. You don’t really believe that (unless your less than 30 years old).
@bluelightning777
It’s a shame that this song isn’t on Spotify…
@danieljudegennis
Their albums were on Spotify at one time but were taken off the Platform. No idea why.
@shawnfoy5285
One of my all-time favorite tune's from my youth growing up in Minnesota.
When I would hear this come on KQRS, I'd crank it way up! 👍👍
@michelekasel7675
That's what I just said up there^ !! Wally Walker--my favorite DJ. And God do I miss the Chucker!
@johnfinnerty252
Tommy B, Terry T, Sanny & Philly D!