Matter of Time
Vanessa Carlton Lyrics


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Give her all your darkness
Give her all your light
Love is like a carriage
It's no spirit in the night

Like a wishing well
Where your pennies fell
He said it's only a matter of time
Before your heart is mine
Have you been searching?
You've been looking the world over

When is it time to let go?
And is it then that you know?
All the peace that we've been bringing out of each other
Out of each other

Flowing like a circuit
Through a curse of neon signs
Writing her a letter
It's the curve of your desire
When the cycle starts its run
And we become what we become

He said it's only a matter of time
Before your heart is mine
Have you been searching?
You've been looking the world over

When is it time to let go?
And is it then that you know?
All the peace that we've been bringing out of each other
Out of each other

When is it time to let go?
And is it then that you know?
All the peace that we've been bringing out of each other
Out of each other

Give her all your darkness
Give her all your light




Love is like a carriage
It's no spirit in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vanessa Carlton’s “Matter of Time” are an exploration of the complexities of love and relationships. The opening lines suggest that love is a balance between light and darkness, with both elements being necessary for a successful relationship. The imagery of a carriage is used to describe love, painting a picture of something that requires effort to keep moving forward but can also provide a comfortable and safe place for the two people involved.


Throughout the chorus, the lyrics explore the idea of searching for love and wondering when it’s time to let go of something that may not be working. The repeated line “before your heart is mine” suggests that the song is about someone pursuing another person, perhaps even at the expense of their own happiness. However, the song also acknowledges the positive effects that two people can have on each other, using the phrase “all the peace that we’ve been bringing out of each other” to describe the benefits of a loving relationship.


The second verse introduces the idea of a cycle, implying that relationships can be cyclical in nature and that over time people can change and become different than they were before. However, the lyrics suggest that this change is not necessarily negative, but rather a natural part of life. The song ultimately ends on a note of surrender, with the repeated chorus asking when it’s time to let go, but also acknowledging the positive effects that love can have.


Line by Line Meaning

Give her all your darkness
Share your deepest fears and insecurities with her


Give her all your light
Share your happiest moments and positive energy with her


Love is like a carriage
Love is a journey that requires effort and commitment


It's no spirit in the night
Love is not just a fleeting emotion that disappears with the night


Like a wishing well
Love is a place where you invest your hopes and dreams


Where your pennies fell
Where you have invested your time and energy


He said it's only a matter of time
He is confident that he will win her heart eventually


Before your heart is mine
Before she falls in love with him


Have you been searching?
Are you looking for love?


You've been looking the world over
You have searched far and wide for love


When is it time to let go?
When is it time to move on from a relationship?


And is it then that you know?
Will you know when it's time to let go?


All the peace that we've been bringing out of each other
We have been helping each other find happiness and calmness


Flowing like a circuit
Our love feels like an electric current


Through a curse of neon signs
Despite the chaos and city lights around us


Writing her a letter
Expressing his love through words


It's the curve of your desire
It's the direction of his passion for her


When the cycle starts its run
When love begins and starts its journey


And we become what we become
And we become our true selves in love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vanessa Carlton

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Comments from YouTube:

Vanessa Carlton Italia

Unexpected and touching ... so beautiful!
It is stripped of instrumentation and highlights Carlton’s voice as it soars over McCauley’s delicately plucked electric guitar, reminiscent of the old school vocal recordings of Dusty Springfield. Love it!

Christian

This sounds amazing. Its my new favorite song

Jonesy

The constant catchy acoustic, an echoey yet familiar voice, this legit could be a favourite of mine.

Eduardo Willio

Vanessa isso realmente precisa ter um video clipe é a mais ouvida do Liberman no itunes

S. Laub

I have always loved this song... can't stop listening, again!

Tommy Boy

Has a very 90's retro female alternative sound. Neat!

Isabella Biasutto

Beautiful song <3

Jack Gray

This woman is a Goddess...

Tracy Martin

matter of time is excellently written and exicuted

AetherPowered

Love it :) Thank you !

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