Time (The Revelator)
Gillian Welch
1. Themes
Self-ReflectionTime PassingChange
A reflective meditation on time and identity. Lyrics Darling remember, when you come to me
I'm the pretender; I'm not what I'm supposed to be
But who could know if I'm a traitor?
Time's the revelatorLeaving the valley, and fucking out of sight
I'll go back to Cali where I can sleep out every night
And watch the waves and move the fader
Time's the revelator, the revelator
2. Themes
First LoveNostalgiaMoving On
Reminiscing about a past romantic relationship. Lyrics He was tall and breezy with his long hair downBut he gets a little hazy when I think of him nowI do not remember any going wrongJust a record playin' that old Steve Miller song
3. Themes
LongingRomantic YearningJourney
A gentle longing for a distant loved one. Lyrics I know that there's somebody who is waiting for meHurry and take me straight into the armsOf my dear someoneHurry and take me into the arms
4. Themes
Rural LifeIdentitySpiritual Longing
A reflection on rural roots and earthly burdens. Lyrics But when I pass through the pearly gatesWill my gown be gold instead?Or just a red clay robe with red clay wingsAnd a red clay halo for my head?
5. Themes
Disaster ImageryDisappointmentNostalgia
A reflection on loss and faded dreams. Lyrics When the iceberg hit, oh, they must have knownThat God moves on the water like Casey JonesRuination Day and the sky was redI went back to work and back to bed
6. Themes
Musical PassionLongingSelf-Expression
A yearning to perform expressive music. Lyrics I want to sing that rock and rollI want to 'lectrify my soul'Cause everybody been making a shoutSo big and loud, been drowning me out
7. Themes
NostalgiaMusic LegacyCultural Influence
Reflects on Elvis Presley's legacy and impact. Lyrics I was thinking that night about ElvisDay that he died, day that he diedJust a country boy that combed his hairAnd put on a shirt his mother made and went on the air
8. Themes
TragedyHistoryLoss
A meditation on tragic historical events. Lyrics And the Great Emancipator took a bullet in the headIt was the fourteenth of April that is Ruination DayThey were five hundred miles from their homeGod moves on the water, Casey Jones
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10. Themes
NostalgiaLost LoveJourney
Longing for home and lost love. Lyrics Oh I dream a highway back to you, loveA winding ribbon with a band of goldA silver vision come and rest my soulI dream a highway back to you
