The profound power to transcend common themes of fear, hope and love using only phrasing and imagery is a rare gift, second only to one's ability to render out the proper combination of notes and chords with which to propel those words into our hearts. With influences that include British rock and roll and the soul-seeking ethos of 60s psychedelia and modern day jam bands, Robert James and Francis Ten build opulent compositions that revolve around texture, mood and lyrical romanticism-songs that are inspired by ideals and motivated by feeling, much like the two musicians themselves.
Leave Tonight
West Indian Girl Lyrics
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Time is wandering fast over the streets and valleys
Time is wandering fast I wonder how far is will go
Time is wandering fast children are running to gather her
Time is wandering fast all of the seasons are passing her
Time is wandering fast I wonder how far is will go
Time is wandering fast
The opening lines of West Indian Girl's song Leave Tonight describe the passage of time, the ephemeral nature of life, and the urgency of the present moment. The use of the verb "wandering" suggests that time is unpredictable, perhaps even capricious, as it moves across the landscape ("hills and alleys," "streets and valleys"). The repetition of the phrase "I wonder how far it will go" evokes a sense of curiosity and wonder, as if the singer is contemplating the vast unknown future that lies ahead.
The second half of the verse introduces a sense of activity and movement, as children are depicted running to "gather" time and the seasons pass by. Perhaps this is meant to emphasize the fleeting nature of childhood, and the fact that time waits for no one. The repetition of the phrase "time is wandering fast" serves to reinforce the idea that life is short and that we must make the most of the time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is wandering fast over the hills and alleys
Time moves quickly through the physical world, over hills and alleys.
Time is wandering fast over the streets and valleys
The passage of time is not restricted to certain areas, but can be observed everywhere, including streets and valleys.
Time is wandering fast I wonder how far is will go
The unstoppable force of time raises questions about how far it will continue to move forward.
Time is wandering fast children are running to gather her
The fleeting nature of time motivates children to try and catch it before it's gone.
Time is wandering fast all of the seasons are passing her
Seasons come and go, but time continues to move quickly.
Time is wandering fast I wonder how far is will go
The uncertainty of how long time will last remains a constant source of wonder.
Time is wandering fast
A general statement about the pace at which time progresses.
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Written by: FRANCIS FAZZINA, REBECCA STARK, ROBERT SCHURGIN
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