Violinists Zacahary DePue and Nicolas Kendall first discovered their mutual love of fiddling in the country/western and bluegrass styles. Then bassist Ranaan Meyer introduced them both to his deep roots in jazz and improvisation. After considerable experimentation, the three officially formed Time for Three, or TF3 for short.
TF3 has since become an outlet for these young artists to meet on common ground in a nontraditional blending of their talents. The trio's first and self-titled CD was released in October 2002. TF3 became affiliated with Astral Artistic Services upon winning Astral's 2003 National Auditions. Since then, TF3 has performed in an enormous variety of settings, including some that are appropriately less traditional.
In January 2010, TF3 released its first commercial CD, Three Fervent Travelers, on the E1 label. It was an instant success, debuting in the top 10 on Billboard, Amazon and iTunes, and remaining in the top 10 on the Billboard Crossover Charts for more than 10 months.
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Winter
Time For Three Lyrics
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I walk the record stands somehow
Thinking of winter
Your name is the splinter inside me
While I wait
And I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake
And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait
The walk has all been cleared by now
Your voice is all I hear somehow
Calling out winter
Your voice is the splinter inside me
While I wait
And I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
And I remember the truth
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake
And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait
The walk has all been cleared by now
Your voice is all I hear somehow
Calling out winter
Your voice is the splinter inside me
While I wait
I could have lost myself in rough blue waters in your eyes
And I miss you still
I remember the sound
Of your November downtown
And I remember the truth
A warm December with you
But I don't have to make this mistake
And I don't have to stay this way
If only I would wait
The lyrics to Winter by Time For Three are a poignant representation of loss and the struggle to move on. The opening line, "I should know who I am by now," suggests that the singer is feeling lost and unsure of their identity. The next line, "I walk the record stands somehow," implies a sense of aimlessness and wandering.
The lyrics express the singer's longing for a former lover, whose name is "the splinter inside me." They remember the sound of their November downtown and a warm December spent together. However, they know that they don't have to make the same mistake again and can choose to wait and move on.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of waiting, with the singer hearing their lover's voice calling out like winter, a time of stillness and waiting. The final lines suggest that the singer could have lost themselves in their former lover's eyes but now misses them still.
Overall, the lyrics of Winter reveal the complex emotions of longing, regret, and hope for a future that remains uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
I should know who I am by now
I have been around for long enough that I should have a solid understanding of who I am and what I want.
I walk the record stands somehow
I am making my way through life, moving forward one step at a time.
Thinking of winter
My mind is currently preoccupied with thoughts of the season of winter.
Your name is the splinter inside me
The memory of you, and everything we shared, is a painful reminder that I can't seem to escape.
While I wait
I am in a state of limbo, uncertain of what the future holds for me.
And I remember the sound
I recall the specific auditory sensations associated with certain memories of you.
Of your November downtown
I think back to the times we spent together in the city during the month of November.
And I remember the truth
I recall the honest, genuine moments we shared without any pretense or facade.
A warm December with you
I fondly reminisce about how delightful it was to spend December in your company.
But I don't have to make this mistake
I realize that repeating the same actions that landed me in difficult situations in the past is not the best course of action.
And I don't have to stay this way
I understand that it is within my power to actively change my behavior, outlook, and environment.
If only I would wait
In order to make good decisions, I need to exercise patience, and let things unfold in their own time.
The walk has all been cleared by now
The path ahead of me has been made apparent and straightforward.
Your voice is all I hear somehow
I remain haunted by echos of your voice, which never seem to fully dissipate.
Calling out winter
The advent of the season of winter feels like an invitation for me to confront my feelings about the past.
I could have lost myself in rough blue waters in your eyes
In your gaze, I saw a reflection of myself, and could have easily gotten lost in the tumultuous emotions stirred up by our relationship.
And I miss you still
Despite the pain that persists, I still find myself missing you and the way things used to be.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
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