Story Behind The Song
I was late to an event once and as I was driving there, I began to blame the time. But that was when I realized that you cannot alter time once it has passed - you only have control of what's in front of you and not what's behind you. I came up with the lyrics "Don't say you didn't have time | You cannot blame it on time | But time can blame it on you"
The lyrics popped into my head as I was driving and I began to record it on my phone. That's how the song started.
Song Description
Time is something that we cannot escape from during our lifetime. It is something that we cannot alter, change, or take control of. This song is about how we should appreciate the time we have right now and not take it for granted. Lyric-wise, this song is different from other modern songs because the lyrics are direct and do not contain any metaphors.
| Song Length |
4:53 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Dreampop |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
People don't have time to smile
People don't have time to be nice
People don't have time to care for one another
People don't have time to love
People don't have time to try
People don't have time to do right
People don't have time to cry for their loved ones
People don't have time to trust
Don't say you didn't have time
You cannot blame it on time
But time can blame it on you
Time can blame it on you
Don't say you didn't have time
You may be wasting your time
So you have to use your time wisely
People do have time to lie
People do have time to be fake
People do have time to judge one another
But people don't have time to show love
Don't say you didn't have time
You cannot blame it on time
But time can blame it on you
Time can blame it on you
Don't say you didn't have time
You may be wasting your time
So you have to use your time wisely
Don't say you didn't have time
(You had your time)
You cannot blame it on time
(Don't blame it on it)
But time can blame it on you
(Don't blame it on it)
Time can blame it on you
(You had your time)
Don't say you didn't have time
You may be wasting your time
(What about the time you spent tonight)
So you have to use your time wisely