… Read Full Bio ↴“Space and Time” is a ballad from The Verve’s 1997 album "Urban Hymns".
This song reflects on two people that are in a long term relationship based on physical attraction and nothing more, but are afraid to be alone.
Space and Time
The Verve Lyrics
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To keep our love alive
We have existence and it's all we share
There ain't no real truth
There ain't no real lies
Keep on pushin' 'cause I know it's there
Oh, can you just tell me
Let me sleep tonight
Oh, can you comfort me
Tonight (It's all right)
Make it all seem fine
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
There'll be no lullabies
There'll be no tears cried
We feel numb 'cause we don't see
That if we really care
And we really loved
Think of all the joy we'd feel
Oh, can you just tell me
It's all right (It's all right)
Let me sleep tonight
Oh, can you comfort me
Tonight (It's all right)
Make it all seem fine
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
I just can't make it alone
Oh, no, no
Ain't got no lullaby, no, no
Ain't got no lullaby, oh, no
There is no space and time
Oh lord
There is no space and time
Oh lord
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
We have existence and it's all we share
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
The Verve's song "Space and Time" explores the limits of love and existence. Ashcroft sings about how there is no space and time to keep love alive and how all they share is existence. The song suggests that there are no real truths or lies, only the feelings that they have for one another. The lyrics ask for comfort and reassurance that everything will be okay. The repetition of the line "keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there" implies a struggle to maintain a relationship that may not be easy to sustain.
The chorus "I just can't make it alone" emphasizes the importance of companionship and the need for reassurance and comfort during a difficult time. The song is about the struggle to find meaning in life when times are tough and the importance of the support of loved ones.
Overall, "Space and Time" is about existence and the weight it carries. The song suggests that there are no easy answers in life, but that we must continue to "keep on pushing" and find meaning in whatever existence we have been given.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't no space and time
The physical concept of distance and time does not play a role in our relationship
To keep our love alive
Love doesn't need physical proximity to persist
We have existence and it's all we share
The only thing that connects us is the fact that we both exist
There ain't no real truth
The truth is subjective and varies based on each person's individual experiences and perceptions
There ain't no real lies
Lies are also subjective and can differ based on each person's perception of what constitutes a falsehood
Keep on pushin' 'cause I know it's there
Despite the lack of tangible evidence to support our relationship, I believe it exists and will continue to pursue it
Oh, can you just tell me
I need reassurance and validation from my partner
It's all right (It's all right)
I need to know that everything is okay
Let me sleep tonight
I need peace of mind and rest
Oh, can you comfort me
I need emotional support and comfort from my partner
Make it all seem fine
I need my partner to make me feel like everything is okay and that we will overcome any challenges together
I just can't make it alone
I am not capable of navigating the challenges of life without my partner's support
There'll be no lullabies
We don't have a typical romantic relationship with long-term plans or romantic gestures
There'll be no tears cried
Our relationship lacks passion and emotion
We feel numb 'cause we don't see
We cannot feel true love or happiness because we cannot see or comprehend it
That if we really care
If we truly love each other
And we really loved
If we both truly feel love and affection for each other
Think of all the joy we'd feel
We could be happy and fulfilled if we were capable of experiencing love
Ain't got no lullaby, no, no
We don't have a typical romantic relationship
I just can't make it alone
I need my partner's support to navigate life
There is no space and time
The concept of physical distance and time don't play a role in our relationship
We have existence and it's all we share
The only thing that connects us is the fact that we both exist
Keep on pushing 'cause I know it's there
Despite the challenges we face in our relationship, I believe it exists and will continue to pursue it
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
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@watcheroftheskies166
As an old heavy rocker from the 70's,
I have to say that this is one of the finest albums ever.
@andylambrini5460
Yeh it's up there with the best ain't it.
@porcelinaofvastoceans
Thank you for prefacing your comment by saying you're from the 70s. We're extra impressed you enjoyed the album.
@williamevans6830
The Verve Urban Hymns one of the greatest albums of its time.
@ahmedshabbir8345
@Blia Yang it's also one of the most underrated album of all time
@pedrosuarez2349
Totally agree.....
@davemustabstain7093
One of the greatest albums of ALL time ✌️
@AllGlorytoGodMoojiJesusBuddha
Agreed
@paolo-n2000
Mos Def
@MrBowww1
More people need to open their ears and minds to The Verve and the genius that is Richard Ashcroft! One of the best songwriters ever. Definetly in my lifetime anyway.