“Time” – performed by Alan Parsons Project
“Time” – performed by Alan Parsons Project
Time, flowing like a river
Time, beckoning me
Who knows when we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river
To the sea
Goodbye my love,
Maybe for forever
Goodbye my love,
The tide waits for me
Who knows when we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river (on and on)
To the sea, to the sea
Till it’s gone forever
Gone forever
Gone forevermore
Goodbye my friends,
Maybe forever
Goodbye my friends,
The stars wait for me
Who knows where we shall meet again
If ever
But time
Keeps flowing like a river (on and on)
To the sea, to the sea
Till it’s gone forever
Gone forever
Gone forevermore
The song “Time” which was performed by Alan Parsons Project and written by Jonna Emily Lee is one of those songs that can definitely equate to funeral poems during a memorial service. It is not only because of the melody but the deep meaning of the lyrics as well.
The song talks about time and how it can just pass by no matter how hard you want it to slow down or stop. The lyrics actually equate time to the river because it just flows regardless of whatever factors there may be. The lyrics have such a good point since the time that you spent with someone yesterday cannot be repeated anymore.
The song tells us to treasure every moment that we spend with the people that we cherished and cared about. Because by the time they die, we can never bring them back just like the water that flows in the river.
But the song keeps its optimism especially when looking towards the future. Death may separate you from the one you love physically but it will never break your connection.
This piece can be used during the service of a deceased family member after direct cremation. Even if the truth hurts, the grieving family will definitely agree with the song about how time just slips through your fingers even though you hold on to it so well.
You can look for other songs for funerals with different interpretations at www.songmeanings.net.
