Time

Hootie & the Blowfish

About Time

"Time" is a song by American rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. It was released in October 1995 as the fourth single from their breakthrough album, Cracked Rear View. It peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Canada for a week in February 1996. The song also peaked at number 35 in New Zealand, number nine in Iceland and number four on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.


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Time why you punish me
Like a wave bashing into the shore
You wash away my dreams

Time why you walk away
Like a friend with somewhere to go
You left me crying

Can you teach me 'bout tomorrow
And all the pain and sorrow running free
'Cause tomorrow's just another day
And I don't believe in time

Time I don't understand
Children killing in the street
Dying for the color of red

Time there red and blue
Wash them in the ocean, make them clean
Maybe their mother won't cry tonight

Can you teach me about tomorrow
And all the pain and sorrow running free
But tomorrow's just another day
And I don't believe in

Time is wasting time is walking
You ain't no friend of mine
I don't know where I'm goin'
I think I'm out of my mind
Thinking about time
And if I die tomorrow
Just lay me down in sleep

Time is wasting time is walking
You ain't no friend of mine
I don't know where I'm goin'
I think I'm out of my mind
Thinking about time

Time you left me standing there
Like a tree growing all alone
The wind just stripped me bare
Stripped me bare

Time the past has come and gone
The future's far away
And now only lasts for one second, one second

Can you teach me 'bout tomorrow
And all the pain and sorrow, running free
'Cause tomorrow's just another day
And I don't believe in time

You ain't no friend of mine
I don't know where I'm goin'
I think I'm out of my mind

Walking, wasting
You ain't no friend of mine
And I don't know where I'm goin'
No don't know

Time without courage
And time without fear
Is just wasted, wasted
Wasted time

Time why you punish me

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Hootie & the Blowfish

Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band that was popular in the 1990s. They were originally formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. As of July 2010[update], the band had charted sixteen singles on various Billboard singles charts and recorded five studio albums; and their 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View, was the 15th best-selling album of all time in the US, having been certified platinum 16 times. more »

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Written by: Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker, Jim Sonefeld

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Time" was released in July 1995 as the fourth single from the band's debut album "Cracked Rear View."
Chart performance
The song managed to reach the top 10 on the US Mainstream Rock chart, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, contributing to the album's huge success.
Genre Classification
Known for their pop-rock sound, "Time" is a fusion of roots rock, pop, and blues influences, blending acoustic and electric instruments.
Song Composition
The song was written by four members of the band including Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan.
The Band's Debut Album
"Cracked Rear View" where "Time" comes from, became one of the best-selling albums of all time in the U.S., and the best-selling debut album by a band.
Tracks in the Album
"Time" is the second track on the "Cracked Rear View" album.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics emphasize the preciousness and passing of time, promoting listeners to appreciate every moment.
Concert Staple
"Time" has become a commonplace in Hootie & the Blowfish live shows due to its popularity amongst fans.
Music Video
The music video for "Time" was directed by Frank Sacramento and it was filmed entirely in black and white, which mirrors the song's nostalgic, introspective theme.
Critical Reception
Critics generally gave favorable reviews to "Time", praising its thoughtful lyrics, catchy rhythm, and Rucker's distinctive, soulful vocals.
Awards
Though the song itself did not specifically win an award, its parent album "Cracked Rear View", took out a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, in 1996.
Artists' Transition
Following Hootie & the Blowfish, lead singer Darius Rucker embarked on a successful solo career in country music. Despite this, "Time" remains a fan-favorite during his solo shows.

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