Only Time
Variados/Enya Lyrics
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Where the day flows? Only time
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose? Only time
Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies? Only time
And who can say why your heart cries
Who can say when the roads meet?
That love might be in your heart?
And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart?
Night keeps all your heart
Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose? Only time
And who can say where the road goes?
Where the day flows? Only time
Who knows? Only time
Who knows? Only time
The song "Only Time" by Enya is a reflective and introspective piece that explores the mysteries of life, including love, time, and fate. The opening lines, "Who can say where the road goes? Where the day flows? Only time," suggest that the future is unpredictable and that we cannot know what lies ahead. This uncertainty is echoed in the second verse, where the singer poses the question, "And who can say when the day sleeps / If the night keeps all your heart?", implying that even our innermost feelings and emotions are subject to the whims of time and destiny.
The refrain, "Who can say if your love grows / As your heart chose? Only time," is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the universal human experience of yearning for love and connection. The song suggests that our hearts know what we need, but we cannot always control our own emotions or the actions of others. The final lines, "Who knows? Only time / Who knows? Only time," drive home the message that we can never truly know what the future holds, and that the only certainty is the passing of time.
Overall, "Only Time" is a beautiful and haunting meditation on the human condition, and it has become an enduring classic that resonates with people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can say where the road goes?
Who knows the destination of life's journey?
Where the day flows? Only time
The direction of life's journey is unknown and can only be determined with time.
And who can say if your love grows
Is it possible to predict whether love will thrive or perish?
As your heart chose? Only time
Love that endures is determined by time, not simply the heart's decision.
Who can say why your heart sighs
Does anyone truly understand the reason behind the heart's longing?
As your love flies? Only time
The only way to know if love will flourish or falter is to wait and see.
And who can say why your heart cries
Is it possible to comprehend the feelings of sorrow within the heart?
When your love lies? Only time
Only time will reveal if love will overcome deceit and falsehood.
Who can say when the roads meet?
Who knows when life's paths will cross?
That love might be in your heart?
Is it possible that love will awaken within your spirit during these meetings?
And who can say when the day sleeps
Who knows when the day comes to an end?
If the night keeps all your heart?
Maybe the peace that comes with nightfall will allow for introspection and self-discovery.
Who knows? Only time
It is impossible to predict what the future holds; only time will provide the answers.
Who knows? Only time
The secrets of life and love are hidden in the winding road of time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eith Ni-Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cátia Saraiva
Que lindo! amo esse filme. A edição ficou belíssima e a escolha da música foi de uma delicadeza poética. Apaixonante.
Z & C
❤❤❤❤
Francon
One of my all time favourite Enya songs .... the video fits beautifully with the soundtrack. Great editing ;0
K. Sona
Прекрасная песня и замечательный клип, благодарю!
GEMINNA
♥
Patricio Guerreiro
Muito belo!
augusto araujo
Excelente esta versão, agradeço por partilhar.
Votos de ótimo fim de semana.
1HarryH
Wonderful music, nicely edited video. Warm wishes.
Annemieke van Leeuwen
Great and touching creation dear Geminna! Bravo! Lovely song as well!
Nina Bety
Only time can say...Love it!
Dorota May
~~.❤(’)•´¨`•(’) Śliczny utwór..!!!
❤ ..( ’◕¸◕’ ) Wspaniała praca*
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