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Tim And The Boys Lyrics
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I can't believe you've really left this world behind
I can wait and I can hope I'll get over this in time
It takes time to learn when someone's gone for good
They're not comin' back like you wish they would
In the empty hours when you miss them so
Then it's time to learn to let them go
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Your last hours we never knew
We never had a chance to say goodbye to you
Words unsaid and things undone
We'd just begun and now we'll never see them through
It takes time to learn when someone's gone for good
They're not comin' back like you wish they would
In the empty hours when you miss them so
It takes time to learn to let them go
It takes time to learn that you're gone for good
You're not comin' back like I wish you would
In the empty hours when I miss you so
Then it's time to learn to let you go
The hand is cold that once held mine
The lyrics to Tim And The Boys' song Learn express the painful experience of losing someone and coming to terms with the reality that they are gone. The first verse talks about the shock of the loss, how it is difficult to believe that the person has truly left the world behind. The second verse highlights the regret of not being able to say goodbye, of leaving things unsaid and undone. The chorus indicates that it takes time to learn how to cope with the grief, how to let go of the person and move on. The last line of the song brings back the image of the hand that once held the singer's, reminding the listener of the intimacy and connection that has been lost forever.
Overall, the lyrics capture the universal emotions of mourning and dealing with loss, while also conveying a sense of personal pain and longing. The melancholic tone of the song is amplified by the sparse instrumentation, which consists mainly of acoustic guitar and vocals, emphasizing the rawness of the lyrics and the singer's heartfelt delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
The hand is cold that once held mine
The person who used to be here is no longer present and I feel their absence
I can't believe you've really left this world behind
It is still difficult for me to accept that you are gone from this world
I can wait and I can hope I'll get over this in time
I can be patient and have faith that eventually I will be able to move on from this loss
It takes time to learn when someone's gone for good
It is a process that takes time to come to terms with the permanence of someone's absence
They're not comin' back like you wish they would
Despite our desire for it to be otherwise, the person who is gone will not be returning
In the empty hours when you miss them so
During those times when you feel their absence most acutely
Then it's time to learn to let them go
It is necessary to begin the process of accepting the loss and moving on with life
Your last hours we never knew
We were not present to witness your final moments
We never had a chance to say goodbye to you
We were denied the opportunity to properly say farewell
Words unsaid and things undone
There were important things that were left unspoken or unfinished
We'd just begun and now we'll never see them through
We had started something meaningful together but now it will never be realized
It takes time to learn that you're gone for good
It is a gradual process to fully grasp that the person is truly gone
You're not comin' back like I wish you would
Despite my yearning, I know that you will not return
In the empty hours when I miss you so
During those times when I feel your absence most acutely
Then it's time to learn to let you go
It is necessary for me to accept your absence and begin to move on with life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: PATRICK ALGER, TIMOTHY PAGE O'BRIEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Katrn30
Beautiful...my son asked me how do you know when it’s true love...I sent him your video❤️
@TimandtheGloryBoys
Love that!
@sylviaa9616
Breath taking
@michaelsturgeon6628
I proposed to this song when I popped the question. Last year. This song is amazing love it!
@TimandtheGloryBoys
That means a ton to hear Michael :)
@bethelchurchacton9598
You don’t how happy this makes me feel! I just love you guys ❤️. Thank you ❤️. Shannon
@TimandtheGloryBoys
Thanks Shannon :)
@pbizzle304
I've listened to this about a dozen times in the last few days and shared with everyone.....absolutely beautiful 💜
@TimandtheGloryBoys
Pamela, that means so much! Thank you for sharing it
@MattLeFaitMusic
Love hearing this one on radio! So so true guys!