1. Time was a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Time:
1. Time was a rock band from ex-Yugoslavia that was formed in 1971 in Zagreb, Croatia, by Dado Topić (vocals), after leaving his previous band Korni Grupa.
The original lineup consisted of Topić, Tihomir Pop Asanović (organ), Vedran Božić (guitar), Mario Mavrin (bass), Ratko Divjak (drums), and Brane Lambert Živković (piano and flute). Time frequently changed lineup, and after three albums and many tours disbanded in late 1977. Topić embarked on a solo career.
In 1998 and 2001 Time reunited to play a limited number of live concerts, and still play together as a rock trio.
Time played a style of progressive rock with some jazz influences, perhaps similar to musical notions expressed by Genesis or Steely Dan. The first album, Time I (1972), had prominent Hammond organ, piano, and flute. Time II (1975) had a harder sound and included several ballads, while the third album, Život u čizmama s visokom petom (1976), was a turn towards more jazz-funk production style.
2. Time was an art-rock band with a strong British slant, holding a middle ground between the psychedelic 1967 Pepper field and the cerebral excursions of the early prog era. In 1967 Lynn David Newton formed formed the group, originally calling it Time. Later they were known as Think Dog!. As Time they released only one album Before There Was... in 1968.
3. Time is a solo rapper/emcee from Denver, Colorado. He is the front man for the group Calm. with producer AwareNess. Time has toured all over the world and worked with the likes of Sole, C-Rayz Walz, and Kool Keith.
4. Time was an Italo-disco group, best known for the single "Love Is the Reason".
5. Time is the name of the solo side project of Chris Ryan of Black Congress.
My Fantastic Country
Time Lyrics
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Land of my birth
This is my country
Grandest on Earth
This is my country
Land of my choice
This is my country
I pledge thee my allegiance
America the bold
For this is my country
To have and to hold
The lyrics of "My Fantastic Country" by Time express a deep sense of love and pride for the United States of America. The song begins by acknowledging the country as the land of the singer's birth and proclaiming it as the grandest on Earth. It emphasizes the personal connection the singer feels towards their country, affirming it as their chosen homeland and inviting others to listen to their proud voice.
The lyrics further express a solemn commitment to the nation, as the singer pledges their allegiance to America, describing it as bold. This pledge signifies the singer's dedication to the ideals and values that the country represents. The final line, "To have and to hold," implies a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the country, suggesting a desire to protect and preserve it for future generations.
Overall, the lyrics of "My Fantastic Country" evoke a strong sense of patriotism, expressing a personal attachment to America while also emphasizing a collective sentiment of pride and loyalty towards the nation.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my country
I proudly claim ownership and affiliation to this nation
Land of my birth
The place where I was born and raised
This is my country
I firmly declare my loyalty and love for this land
Grandest on Earth
I believe this nation is the most magnificent and outstanding in the world
This is my country
I have deliberately chosen to embrace this nation as my own
Land of my choice
I have intentionally selected this land as my preferred homeland
This is my country
I want everyone to hear and acknowledge my strong sense of national pride
Hear my proud voice
Take note of my confident and enthusiastic expression of patriotism
I pledge thee my allegiance
I wholeheartedly promise my loyalty and commitment to this country
America the bold
Referring to the United States as a daring, courageous nation
For this is my country
Because I consider this nation to be mine and take great pride in it
To have and to hold
To cherish and embrace this country with all my heart
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