This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Why would I stop loving you
A hundred years from now?
It's only time.
It's only time.
What could stop this beating heart
Once it's made a vow?
It's only time.
It's only time.
If rain won't change your mind,
Let it fall.
The rain won't change my heart
At all.
Lock this chain
Around my hand,
Throw away the key.
It's only time.
It's only time.
Years falling
Like grains of sand
Mean nothing to me.
It's only time.
It's only time.
If snow won't change your mind
Let it fall.
The snow won't change my heart,
Not at all.
(I'll walk your lands)
I'll walk your lands
(And swim your sea)
And swim your sea
Marry me.
Marry me.
(Then in your hands)
Then in your hands
(I will be free)
I will be free
Marry me.
Marry me.
Why would I stop loving you
A hundred years from now?
A hundred years from now?
It's only time.
It's only time.
What could stop this beating heart
Once it's made a vow?
It's only time.
It's only time.
If rain won't change your mind,
Let it fall.
The rain won't change my heart
At all.
Lock this chain
Around my hand,
Throw away the key.
It's only time.
It's only time.
Years falling
Like grains of sand
Mean nothing to me.
It's only time.
It's only time.
If snow won't change your mind
Let it fall.
The snow won't change my heart,
Not at all.
(I'll walk your lands)
I'll walk your lands
(And swim your sea)
And swim your sea
Marry me.
Marry me.
(Then in your hands)
Then in your hands
(I will be free)
I will be free
Marry me.
Marry me.
Why would I stop loving you
A hundred years from now?
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Greatest songwriter working today.
Love the strings in the "if rain won't change your mind..." section. This song is uncharacteristically wholly sweet.
this is nice. i'm not in love. until now i thought it's better like this. but these lyrics make me want to be in love.
this is my second favorite song from i -- what I loved about it immediately is the piano, as well as the overall message of "time doesn't matter to me, I'll be here no matter what," which I relate to, because I'm pretty much like a cockroach in that respect -- I'll be around till the end of the world, loving someone till I die, regardless of what happens.
I like how it picks up during the "marry me" section of the song...who could say no to him?!<p><b><i>Edited by delial on May 28 2008, at 06:29AM</i></b></p>
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Love how fantastic songs like this are ignored.
I'll walk your lands And swim in your sea Marry me and in your hands I will be free
Amazing.