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
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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