Story Behind The Song
I realized quickly that city life wasn't for me. I became determined not to spend my days trading time just for money. So, I set out to reach the land that had come to dominate my imagination.
Song Description
Time to figure out what you're going to do with your life
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Welcoming |
Subject |
Conformity, Freedom |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
TRADING TIME FOR MONEY -
David Walburn © 2003
VERSE Growing tired of life in the city
The suit was on but it just wasn?t fitting
Could it be all a matter of ties
VERSE To my home land were I was born and raised
My vision blinded by society?s way
They said it was all a matter of time
VERSE Before I close my eyes, pick a direction
And headed west for the cool wind connection
I knew it was all just a matter of time, before I
CHORUS Lie, lie, lie, lie I?m going to lie, high in the sun, in the sun
Where that sap taste just like honey
Yes I?m going to lie, lie, lie, lie,
I?m going to lie high in the sun, in the sun
I?m through Trading Time For Money
Yes I?m going to lie - my day has come
VERSE Working hard for a life I wasn?t living
Trying to keep with the Jones?s decisions
Could it be all a matter of pride
VERSE For why I live in a place I do not belong
Why I try to sing another man?s song
They said it was all just a matter of time
CHORUS (repeat)
VERSE Growing tired of life in the city
The suit was on but it just wasn?t fitting
Could it be all a matter of ties
VERSE To my home land were I was born and raised
My vision blinded by society?s way
They said it was all a matter of time
VERSE Before I close my eyes, pick a direction
And headed west for the cool wind connection
I knew it was all just a matter of time, before I
CHORUS Lie, lie, lie, lie I?m going to lie, high in the sun, in the sun
Where that sap taste just like honey
Yes I?m going to lie, lie, lie, lie,
I?m going to lie high in the sun, in the sun
I?m through Trading Time For Money
Yes I?m going to lie - my day has come
VERSE Working hard for a life I wasn?t living
Trying to keep with the Jones?s decisions
Could it be all a matter of pride
VERSE For why I live in a place I do not belong
Why I try to sing another man?s song
They said it was all just a matter of time
CHORUS (repeat)