Not a Moment Too Soon
Tim McGraw Lyrics


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I was standing at the end of my rainbow
With no where to go and no pot of gold in sight
All my wishes were just way too much to hope for
But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the light

And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart when I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon
Oh oh

I used to think that love would never find me
And the one who cares was lost somewhere in time
But when you found me I knew I'd found forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the line

And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart when I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon
Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon




Oh oh
Not a moment too soon, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tim McGraw's song Not a Moment Too Soon showcase the power and redemptive quality of love. The singer of the song is full of despair, feeling lost and alone, with no hope in sight. He feels like he's standing at the end of his rainbow, with no pot of gold waiting for him. All of his wishes feel too grand to ever come true. But then he sees his love interest and everything changes. Through their love and connection, he has seen the light.


The chorus of the song emphasizes this powerful moment of redemption. The love interest comes just not a moment too soon, with not a minute to spare. In his darkest hour of gloom and despair, it is their sweet love that saves him. Love is portrayed as a transformative force that can rescue us when we need it most. The singer used to believe that love would never find him, that the one who cared was lost in time. But with his love interest, he's found forever. Their love has rescued him, just before he crosses a line of no return.


Overall, the song is about the power of love to transform and save us, even in our darkest moments. It is a reminder that no matter how bleak things may seem, love can always come and rescue us, even not a moment too soon.


Line by Line Meaning

I was standing at the end of my rainbow
I was at a point in my life where I had everything I wanted, but still lacked fulfillment.


With no where to go and no pot of gold in sight
I had no direction to go and no sign of hope or success.


All my wishes were way too much to hope for
I had lost faith in my dreams and aspirations.


But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the light
I found new hope and direction because of your presence in my life.


And not a moment too soon
You arrived at the perfect time.


With not a minute to spare
I was at my breaking point and couldn't have endured anymore.


You touched my heart when I didn't have a prayer
You restored my faith when I felt hopeless and lost.


In my darkest hour
I was at the lowest point in my life.


When my world was filled with gloom
I was surrounded by negativity and darkness.


Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon
Your love came just in time to save me from my despair.


I used to think that love would never find me
I had lost faith in love and thought it was impossible for me to find someone who truly cared.


And the one who cares was lost somewhere in time
I thought the person who would care for me was out of reach, either because of the past or the future.


But when you found me I knew I'd found forever
You brought me the kind of love that lasts a lifetime.


You rescued me just before I crossed the line
You saved me from taking the wrong path in life.


Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon
Your love was the salvation I needed at just the right moment.


Your sweet love saved me not a moment too soon
Again, your love was the salvation I needed at just the right moment.


Not a moment too soon
Just in time, your love came to rescue me from despair.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Barnhill, Wayne Perry

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I was standing at the end of my rainbow
With nowhere to go and no pot of gold in sight
All my wishes were just way too much to hope for
But when I saw you I knew I'd seen the light

And not a moment too soon
Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart 

When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon

I used to think that love would never find me
And the one who cares was lost somewhere in time
But when you found me I knew I'd found forever
You rescued me just before I crossed the line

And not a moment too soon

Without a minute to spare
You touched my heart
When I didn't have a prayer
In my darkest hour
With my world filled with gloom
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Your sweet love saved me
Not a moment too soon
Not a moment too soon



All comments from YouTube:

Kimberly Jones

One of the best !! Country in the 90’s was brilliant 🙌🎶💓

peasweet22

@Bob Cristee
where is that? My best guess is California or New England.

Sprinties Worldtour

Of course, that's right.🤩

Tim McGraw

Thanks for being a great fan, without the love and support from fans like you I would not be where I am today. I appreciate the lovely comments. Where are you from? Click on this my personal profile by the side of this comment you will find my contact details on the description. Send an email and I will respond as soon as I can. Tim McGraw.

Bob Cristee

Kimberly this Video was Filmed about 30 minutes from my house

Nicholas Shade

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Jevaughn Palmer

Such wonderful song when you find someone that God sends you to be with 💯💯💯

Bob

Lite up pow

Amalina Brown

Chris brown this makes sense I love you so much my life wouldn’t be the same without you in it thank you for loving me and caring as much as you do you brought me back to life

Mitch Gonzo

I love this song so much. I was born in 1991 and I always remember when my mom had the CMT channel on and all the best classic country songs played.

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