Ever Changing Times | Aretha Franklin & Michael McDonald Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Ever Changing Times
Aretha Franklin & Michael McDonald Lyrics


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I see, that clock upon the wall
Well, it don't bother me at all
It's an ever changing time

And me, ever changing time
Everything is going so much faster
It seems like I'm

Watching my life, and everything I do
Wondering if the dreams that I believed in
Still come true

Caught in between, it comes back to
You and me running out of time, I gotta find me a better understanding
Everything keeps forgetting what's mine, I gotta find me a way, less-demanding
And we're holding on so tight, together all of our lives

And I, I had some big idea
So much of my life, still not completed
Hopes and fears
Watching it change into something new
Wondering it I'm gonna find the answer, loving you

All of my life, it comes back to
You and me running out of time, I gotta find me a better understanding
Everything keeps forgetting what's mine, I gotta find me a way, less-demanding
And we're holding on so tight, together all of our lives

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
It's a ever changing time

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
It's a ever changing time

All of my life, it comes back to
You and me running out of time, I gotta find me a better understanding
Everything keeps forgetting what's mine, I gotta find me a way, less-demanding
And we're holding on so tight together
And we're gonna be alright together, all of our lives

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
It's a ever changing time

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
It's a ever changing time (ever changing, ever changing)

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
(I see that clock upon the wall, it don't bother me at all)
It's a ever changing time (did I ever change, oh, changing time)

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
(The clock, just to get away, to get away, to get away, oh)
It's a ever changing time

I see that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
(I see that clock upon the wall, it don't bother me)
(It don't bother me, it don't bother me)

It's a ever changing time
(Oh, yeah, oh, oh, no, did I ever change)


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ever Changing Times" by Aretha Franklin and Michael McDonald speak to the constant evolution of life and the need to adapt to change. The song begins with the acknowledgement of the changing times, as represented by the clock on the wall. However, the singer is not bothered by these changes, suggesting an acceptance of the inevitable progress of time. The second verse focuses on the singer's personal journey through these changing times. They recognize that life is moving faster than before and are watching their life and dreams change into something new. They wonder if their original dreams will still come true.


The chorus then highlights the shared experience of running out of time and the need for a better understanding of life. The singer is caught between their personal journey and the need to understand life as a whole. They call for a less-demanding way to navigate life's changes. The final verse focuses on the singer's hopes and fears, and the reality that their life is incomplete. They express a desire to find the answer to their questions and find comfort in the love they share with another.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ever Changing Times" are a reflection on the changing nature of life and the need to adapt and find understanding in the face of these changes.


Line by Line Meaning

It's an ever changing time
The world is constantly evolving


I see, that clock upon the wall
I notice the time passing by


Well it don't bother me at all
I am not anxious about time passing


And me, ever changing time
I am also constantly evolving


Everything is going so much faster
Life seems to be moving quicker than before


It seems like I'm
I feel like I am


Watching my life, and everything I do
Observing my actions and experiences


Wonder if the dreams that I believed in
I question whether my aspirations are still achievable


Still come true
Will still become a reality


Caught in between, it comes back to
I am stuck in the middle, and it relates to


You and me running out of time, I gotta find me a better understanding
We are both facing a time limit, and I must gain more insight


Everything keeps forgetting what's mine, I gotta find me a way, less-demanding
I keep losing track of my goals, I need to find an easier route


And we're holding on so tight, together, all of our lives
We are holding onto each other, for our entire existence


I had some big idea, so much of my life, still not completed
I had a grand plan, but a lot of my life's work is still unfinished


Hopes and fears, watching it change, into something new
I feel a mix of optimism and dread, as things continue to transform


Wondering if I'm gonna find the answer, loving you
I am pondering whether I will discover the solution, while loving you


And we're gonna be alright, together, all of our lives
We will be fine, as long as we remain united, for our entire existence


I see, that clock upon the wall, well it don't bother me at all
I continue to notice time passing, but it doesn't affect me


Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carole Bayer Sager, Burt Bacharach, Bill Conti

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