We walked on the beach beside that old hotel
They're tearing it down now
But it's just as well
I haven't shown you everything a man can do
So stay with me baby
I've got plans for you
This is the time to remember
Cause it will not last forever
These are the days
To hold on to
Cause we won't
Although we'll want to
This is the time
But time is gonna change
You've given me the best of you
And now I need the rest of you
Did you know that before you came into my life
It was some kind of miracle that I survived
Some day we will both look back
And have to laugh
We lived through a lifetime
And the aftermath
This is the time to remember
Cause it will not last forever
These are the days
To hold on to
Cause we won't
Although we want to
This is the time
But time is gonna change
I know we've got to move somehow
But I don't want to lose you know
Sometimes it's so easy
To let a day
Slip on by
Without even seeing each other at all
But this is the time you'll turn back and so will I
And those will be the days you can never recall
And so we embrace again
Behind the dunes
This beach is cold
On winter afternoons
But holding you close is like holding the summer sun
I'm warm from the memory of days to come
This is the time to remember
Cause it will not last forever
These are the days
To hold on to
But we won't
Although we'll want to
This is the time
But time is gonna change
You've given me the best of you
But now I need the rest of you
This Is The Time is written and performed by Billy Joel. ✔️
When was This Is The Time released?
It is first released on July 01, 1986 as part of Billy Joel's album "The Bridge" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind This Is The Time lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Billy Joel's song 'This Is the Time,' expresses the need to appreciate the present and the memories made with a partner, recognizing the flow of time and change as unavoidable aspects of life. It speaks to the value of capturing the moments that are most dear to us and the melancholy acknowledgment that certain things are temporally limited, thus giving a call to celebrate what we have before it either changes or disappears. Nostalgia, reflection, love, heartbreak, and, hope, are the main lyrical themes of this song. However, at the same time, it reiterates the concepts of nostalgia and memory, love and connection, and the passage of time. The words of the song do not contain any profanity, adult themes, or any kind of content that is not suitable for kids. The themes of nostalgia and love are presented in a wholesome manner. ✔️
Which genre is This Is The Time?
This Is The Time falls under the genre Pop. ✔️
How long is the song This Is The Time?
This Is The Time song length is 5 minutes and 01 seconds.
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