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The three music groups called The Times are...
1. The Times were a British rock band of the 1980s and 1990s with Ed Ball as its prominent figure.
Ball, obsessed with 1960s Britpop, formed the band while he still was a member of the Television Personalities and recorded the first The Times album in 1980. It went unreleased until 1985 and the second album, Pop Goes Art, was released in 1982. The Times released a steady stream of albums and EPs on Ball's own Artpop! label after he left the Television Personalities: This is London (1983), I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape (1983), Hello Europe (1984), Blue Period (1985), Boys About Town (1985), Up Against It (1986) and Enjoy The Times (1986).
The Times broke up around the end of 1986 and Ball joined Joe Foster as an executive at Creation Records. It wasn't long, however, before Ball restarted The Times; this time the name was cover for a solo career with a less Carnaby Street-obsessed outlook and more of an interest in current trends. 1988's Beat Torture was standard late-'80s U.K. guitar jangle à la Creation's house band, Biff Bang Pow!, half of which serves as Ball's backing band, but 1989's ecstatically titled E for Edward dips tentatively into the acid house boom spreading over the country that summer. Ball also recorded three acid house EPs under the name the Love Corporation in the early '90s.
More Times albums followed, Et Dieu Crea la Femme (1990), Pure (1991), and Alternative Commercial Crossover (1993), Sad But True (1997) and Pirate Playlist 66 (1999) before Ball discarded that band name for good.
2. The Times were a mid-1960s mod / beat / proto-psychedelic band from Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, fronted by Alan Taylor. The group's line-up was completed by Gordon Struthers (guitar), Ron Pickard (guitar), Kenny Crank (bass) and Barry Unsworth. Struthers had previously been in The Renegades. The group recorded and released two singles for EMI in late 1965, early 1966. Their début release was the self-penned 'Think About The Times' b/w 'Tomorrow Night'. Around the same time a private label EP by a band called The Times came out, but this was by a different band... potentially band #4 on this Wiki page.
3. The Times was an indie rock band from Malaysia.
If Only
The Times Lyrics
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I'll try again and longer
Not today I won't give in
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
Even if it kills me I'll find no relief after I die
I'll be shackled to my killer in the afterlife
Or will I realize in the light of all those who have died purified
Oh what a beautiful connection
Though I know I never reached perfection
And while correction never led to flying
All that mattered was that I died trying
I've been sliding, grinding, diving
If only, only, only
I'd hold on a little longer
I'll keep climbing, fighting, rising
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
I will never give up on the hope of being made whole
Even on the bleakest winter day I could find new growth
Inside it's "do or die" and other ungodly lies
Once was worthless now am purchased
Of this I can testify
Oh what a beautiful connection
Though I know I'll never reach perfection
And while correction has never led to flying
All that matters is that I die trying
I've been sliding, grinding, diving
If only, only, only
I'd hold on a little longer
I'll keep climbing, fighting, rising
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
The words "if only" only matter in mortality
Then comes the night where no labor can be performed
The words "if only" only matter in mortality
Then comes the night where no labor can be performed
The words "if only" only matter in mortality
Then comes the night where no labor can be performed
So rise
Not today I can't give up
I'll try again and longer
Not today I won't give in
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
I'll keep climbing
Not today I can't give up I'll try again and longer
Fighting, rising
Not today I won't give in
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
I'll keep climbing
Not today I can't give up I'll try again and longer
Fighting, rising
Not today I won't give in
If only, only, only
I could be a little stronger
The lyrics of The Times's song "If Only" convey a sense of determination and perseverance in the face of challenges and hardships. The repeated phrase "If only, only, only" reflects a longing to be stronger and to overcome obstacles. The singer refuses to give up, stating that even if it costs them their life, they will not find relief until they have given their all.
The song speaks to the idea of accountability and the pursuit of personal growth. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made mistakes and recognizes their imperfections, but they refuse to let that define them. They acknowledge that correction alone does not lead to success; what truly matters is the effort put into trying to improve.
There is a sense of optimism in the song as well, as the singer expresses their belief in the possibility of being made whole and finding new growth, even on the bleakest days. They maintain hope and refuse to let go of their pursuit of strength and personal development.
Overall, "If Only" is a song about resilience, determination, and the constant struggle to become better. It highlights the importance of never giving up, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Not today I can't give up
I refuse to give up today
I'll try again and longer
I will keep attempting for a longer period
Not today I won't give in
I won't surrender today
If only, only, only
I wish, oh how I wish
I could be a little stronger
If only I could find more strength within myself
Even if it kills me I'll find no relief after I die
Even in death, I won't find peace
I'll be shackled to my killer in the afterlife
My actions will haunt me in the afterlife
Or will I realize in the light of all those who have died purified
Will I understand when I see those who have overcome their struggles
That the ropes he used to bind were never truly tied
The limitations that held me back were only illusions
Oh what a beautiful connection
The beauty of understanding and empathy
Though I know I never reached perfection
I acknowledge that I am not perfect
And while correction never led to flying
Although correcting my mistakes didn't bring immediate success
All that mattered was that I died trying
What truly mattered was the effort I put in
I've been sliding, grinding, diving
I've been striving, working hard, and pushing myself
I'd hold on a little longer
I wish I could endure a bit more
I'll keep climbing, fighting, rising
I will continue to strive, battle, and improve
I will never give up on the hope of being made whole
I will always believe in the possibility of becoming complete
Even on the bleakest winter day I could find new growth
Even in the most challenging times, I can still find personal development
Inside it's "do or die" and other ungodly lies
Internally, I feel immense pressure and unrealistic expectations
Once was worthless now am purchased
I was once deemed insignificant, but now I am valued
Of this I can testify
I can affirm this with certainty
The words "if only" only matter in mortality
The phrase "if only" is relevant only in the realm of the living
Then comes the night where no labor can be performed
After death, there is no more opportunity for effort
So rise
Therefore, rise and take action
I'll keep climbing
I will persistently strive for progress
Fighting, rising
Engaging in struggle and growing
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adam Briggs, Drew Lehman
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