Story Behind The Song

Pure fantasy

Song Description

A man is tired of waiting for his woman to commit to him so he is moving on even though she already moved on.

Lyrics

Time is of the Essence by Mark Shapiro



D A D G D
Well, I waited for you to meet me late last night. You didn't show and that's not right.
G D A D
I can't wait forever for your presence, because time is of the essence.
D A D G D
I'm not a man who likes to lose. Honey, I can't afford to pay the dues.
G D A D
I hope by now you've learned your lesson: That time is of the essence.

CHORUS
G D G A
Darling, you and I were like two peaches clinging Now I'm sitting by the phone and it ain't ringing

D A D G D
I hope by now you know what you're missing. You got me feeling like a snake that's hissing
G D A D
You're all timed out; that's the end of your session, because time is of the essence

INSTRUMENTAL - Verse Chords

D A D G D
I know what it's like to be lost at sea. I might as well be in line at the DMV
G D A D
Now you're on the verge of obsolescence, because time is of the essence

CHORUS
D A D G D
You've quarantined me like I have a disease. I'm sitting here aging like a piece of cheese
G D A D
I'm moving on at the end of this sentence, because time is of the essence.