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TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE Lyrics

Artist: The Rolling Stones (Buy The Rolling Stones CDs)
Album: It's Only Rock N Roll

(M. Jagger/K. Richards)

Yes, star crossed in pleasure the stream flows on by
Yes, as we're sated in leisure, we watch it fly

And time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me
And time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me

Time can tear down a building or destroy a woman's face
Hours are like diamonds, don't let them waste

Time waits for no one, no favours has he
Time waits for no one, and he won't wait for me

Men, they build towers to their passing yes, to their fame everlasting
Here he comes chopping and reaping, hear him laugh at their cheating

And time waits for no man, and it won't wait for me
Yes, time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me

Drink in your summer, gather your corn
The dreams of the night time will vanish by dawn

And time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me
And time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me

No no no, not for me....

Comments/Interpretations

by Duke on 3/27/2011 12:45am
Very peculiar lyrics but man what a beautiful song. One of the best and longest guitar solos in Stones history. Mick Taylor, thank you.