Story Behind The Song
This song combines different musical elements and inspirations. When I read that ?Pachelbel's Canon? (composed in 1680) is considered the first pop song, I used an arrangement and chord progression reminiscent of this ancient original. When I noticed how
Song Description
Pop vocals. Classical orchestra and chorus. Up-tempo Reggae rhythm. It?s an unusual mix that comes out sounding Adult Contemporary. The chorus and verse repeat to illustrate the concept of repetition.
| Song Length |
3:51 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Endearing |
Subject |
Change, Searching for Love |
| Similar Artists |
Simon & Garfunkel, No Doubt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
TIME IT TAKES
(Words & music by Nomi Yah)
(Chorus)
I keep making the same mistakes
It?s like I?m not taking the time it takes to get it
I keep making the same mistakes
It?s like I?m not taking the time it takes to get it right
I keep making the same mistakes
It?s like I?m not taking the time it takes to get it
I keep making the same mistakes
It?s like I?m not taking the time it takes to get it right
Right, right, right
(Verse)
You are my friend, I talk to you time and again
What I?m dealing with, seems like I?m caught in a web
When I get in it, I just can?t see
I know, I know it, I just can?t see
Well, the problems I have, seems like I had them before
The things I?m saying, seems like I said them before
When I get in it, I just can?t see
I know I know it, I just can?t see, see, see
(Repeat)