This Time
Verve(버브) Lyrics
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You know that all I see
Are things I could've changed
I should have done
Where did the good times go?
Good times so hard to hold
This time this time
This time I'm gonna find
You know that all I see
Are things I could've changed
I could have done
No time for sad lament
A wasted life is bitter spent
So rise into the light
In or out of time
Gonna rise straight through the light
In or out of time
Woke up one other day
The pain won't go away
I am growing
In peculiar ways
Into a light I pass
Another dream, another trance
This time, this time
This time I'm gonna rise into the light
In or out of time
Gonna find my way in life
In or out of sight
I'm still seeing things in black and white
Gonna rise straight into the light
In or out of sight
I'm gonna see the light
I'm gonna see the light
I'm gonna see the light
'Cause I know there is time
There is time
There is time
There is time
There is time
There is time
There is time
There is time
This time, this time
This time, this time
This time, this time
This time, this time
The song "This Time" by Verve is a reflective and introspective song about the regret and missed opportunities that the singer has experienced in their life. From the first verse, the singer is looking back on their life and seeing all the things that they could have changed and done differently. The chorus emphasizes the importance of this moment, proclaiming that "this time" the singer is going to make a change and find a way to hold onto the good times. The second verse takes a slightly more optimistic and mystical turn, with the singer talking about growing in "peculiar ways" and passing into a light that seems to represent a new reality.
The overall message of the song seems to be one of hope and determination. Despite the regret and pain that the singer feels, they are still motivated to find a way to rise above it and find their way in life. The repeated refrain of "there is time" underscores this determination, suggesting that even though the past cannot be changed, there is still time to create a better future.
Overall, "This Time" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human desire for self-improvement and personal growth. It encourages listeners to let go of the past and make the most of the present moment, while also acknowledging the difficulty of doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' back on my life
Reflecting on past mistakes and regrets
You know that all I see
Realizing that the past cannot be changed
Are things I could've changed
Recognizing missed opportunities and lessons learned
I should have done
Regretting not taking action
Where did the good times go?
Feeling nostalgic for happier times
Good times so hard to hold
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of happiness
This time this time
Determined to make positive changes moving forward
This time I'm gonna find
Committed to discovering a better path
No time for sad lament
Choosing not to dwell on past regrets
A wasted life is bitter spent
Recognizing the importance of making the most of life
So rise into the light
Embracing positivity and hope for the future
In or out of time
Regardless of the challenges faced
Woke up one other day
Continuing to live day by day
The pain won't go away
Struggling with ongoing difficulties
I am growing
Finding personal growth in hardship
In peculiar ways
Discovering unexpected positives in difficult situations
Into a light I pass
Moving towards positivity and hope
Another dream, another trance
Changing perspective and embracing new opportunities
Gonna find my way in life
Determined to find purpose and direction
In or out of sight
Despite uncertainty
I'm still seeing things in black and white
Struggling with ambiguity and complexity
Gonna rise straight into the light
Focusing on positivity and hope
I'm gonna see the light
Looking towards a brighter future
'Cause I know there is time
Believing in the possibility of change
This time, this time
Committed to taking action
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marshallbrennan370
There really is something very special about this song. I think it takes a certain type of person to appreciate it.
@hoogmonster
Its practically shamanic in in its beat and emotional intensity... reminds me of the last 100 lines of Dante's Divine Comedy....
@broonmonsoon755
The emotion is off the scale.
Some of us just get it
@billy78son77
If u feel like u could have done things differently and not in the predicament or the feeling of sorrow flowing through you as u remind yourself of the past and the things u couldve changed or Instead done then this song will hit a nerve
@ecoakley46
No time for sad lament,
A wasted life is bitter spent
@maquiavelo7157
It is another dimension......
@EveDoherty18
this has to be one of my favourite songs of all time and holds such a special meaning to me. this was my dad's favourite song and when he passed this song really helped me through it. although we didn't have the best relationship, this song helped me to not look back "on my life and all the things I could've changed, I could've done" as the song says. such a beautiful song that will hold the most special meaning to me forever.
@jewelrybag4557
I grew up to this song as well. Got me through some difficult times. May your dad rest in peace. Keep looking forward😊
@EveDoherty18
Jewelry Bag glad to hear it! me too, it really helped me a lot! thank you so much! i will do, you too! x
@stonesthrow420
I just listened to this 20 times in a row. Fuckin brilliant