Time
Rock
Apr 12, 2013
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Time Music Video

Time Lyrics

Time, he's waiting in the wings
He speaks of senseless things
His script is you and me, boy

Time, he flexes like a whore
Falls wanking to the floor
His trick is you and me, boy

Time, in quaaludes and red wine
Demanding Billy Dolls
And other friends of mine
Take your time

The sniper in the brain, regurgitating drain
Incestuous and vain
And many other last names
Oh, well, I look at my watch, it says nine twenty-five
And I think "Oh God, I'm still alive"

We should be on by now
We should be on by now
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

You are not a victim
You just scream with boredom
You are not evicting time

Chimes, goddamn, you're looking old
You'll freeze and catch a cold
'Cause you've left your coat behind
Take your time

Breaking up is hard, but keeping dark is hateful
I had so many dreams
I had so many breakthroughs
But you, my love, were kind, but love has left you dreamless
The door to dreams was closed
Your park was real dreamless
Perhaps you're smiling now
Smiling through this darkness
But all I had to give was guilt for dreaming

We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, yeah, time!

Writer(s): David Bowie
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When and where was the song 'Time' by David Bowie written and recorded?

    'Time' was written in New Orleans in November 1972 during the American leg of the Ziggy Stardust Tour. It was recorded in London in January 1973.

  2. On which album did 'Time' appear and when was it released?

    'Time' is featured on David Bowie's album 'Aladdin Sane.' It was released in April 1973 as the opening track on side two of the album.

  3. What genres and musical styles does the song 'Time' incorporate?

    The song has been described as a 'burlesque vamp' and has been compared to cabaret music. Keyboardist Mike Garson mentioned it incorporates the old stride piano style from the 1920s, avant-garde jazz styles, show music elements, and a very European feel.

  4. How has critical opinion on 'Time' varied?

    Critical opinion on 'Time' has been divided. Biographer David Buckley praised it as 'five minutes of wired perfection,' while NME critics called the lyrics 'strained and incomplete.' Record World predicted it would be a hit, and Mojo magazine listed it as Bowie's 99th best track in 2015.

  5. What unique production techniques were used in 'Time'?

    Co-producer Ken Scott took credit for mixing the sound of Bowie's breathing right up front when the music paused, just before guitarist Mick Ronson's cacophonous solo.

  6. In which countries was 'Time' released as a single?

    An edited version of 'Time' was released as a single in the United States, Canada, and Japan, and it was also released in France and South Africa. Early Spanish copies of 'David Live' included a free copy of the single.

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