Born in Time

Eric Clapton

About Born in Time

"Born in Time" is a rock song written by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who released the track on September 10, 1990 on his twenty-seventh studio album Under the Red Sky. It is a reworking of the original material recorded at the previous year's Oh Mercy sessions. The British recording artist Eric Clapton covered the song for his 1998 studio effort Pilgrim and released his take on the tune as a single.


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1998
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In the lonely night 
In the blinking stardust of a pale blue light 
You're comin' through to me in black and white 
When we were made of dreams. 
You're blowing down the shaky street  
You're hearing my heart beat 
In the record breaking heat 
Where we were born in time. 
Not one more night not one more kiss  
Not this time baby no more of this  
Takes too much skill takes too much will  
It's revealing. 
You came  you saw, just like the law 
You married young, just like your ma, 
You tried and tried, you made me slide 
You left me reelin' with this feelin'. 
On the rising curve 
Where the ways of nature will test every nerve, 
You won't get anything you don't deserve 
Where we were born in time. 
You pressed me once, you pressed me twice, 
You hang the flame, you'll pay the price, 
Oh babe, that fire 
Is still smokin'. 
You were snow, you were rain 
You were striped, you were plain, 
Oh babe, truer words 
Have not been spoken or broken. 
In the hills of mystery, 
In the foggy web of destiny, 
You can have what's left of me, 
Where we were born in time.

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: Bob Dylan

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10 facts about this song

Artist Detail
Eric Clapton, the artist for the song "Born in Time", is a renowned British rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music.
Album Appearance
"Born in Time" is part of Eric Clapton's studio album "Pilgrim," which was released in March 1998. This was his 13th solo studio album.
Earlier Version
Interestingly, "Born in Time" was not an original Clapton creation. The song was originally written and recorded by Bob Dylan for his 1989 album "Oh Mercy" but did not make the final album cut. Dylan's version was later released in the 1991 box set, "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991".
Song Collaboration
"Born in Time" is a product of a rare collaboration between two music legends, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. While Dylan wrote the song, Clapton adapted and performed it, giving it his own unique twist.
Album Success
The album "Pilgrim", featuring "Born in Time", achieved significant commercial success. It was certified platinum in the United States and reached the top 10 rankings in more than ten countries, including the UK and Canada.
Live Performances
Even though "Born in Time" is not one of Clapton's most famous songs, it was part of his setlist during his 1998 world tour associated with the album.
Song Analysis
Musically, "Born in Time" is a blend of several genres including blues, rock, and pop. Lyrically, it has been speculated to be a song about love lost and the passage of time.
Unique Sound
Many critics have praised Clapton's version of the song for its captivating guitar work and Clapton's soulful, passionate vocals. His interpretive skills brought a new dimension to Dylan's original work.
Longevity of Artist
The release of "Born in Time" further cemented Eric Clapton's reputation as an enduring artist. Having started his professional career in the 1960s, the song showcased that he was still going strong on the music scene in the late 1990s.
Song Reception
While not as iconic as other Clapton's works, the song was generally well-received. Critics praised the blend of Clapton's bluesy style with a more contemporary sound, and the heartfelt lyrics.

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