Time
INXS
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Got to make a sense yeah Everything affects ya You're turning up the pressure But can you keep it on? Well it's only time It's only time that makes you Well it's only time It's only time that breaks you There gonna make ya Pay for the crime Put you up in cages Treat you unkind All your plans are made now Just like they told you So what becomes of Monday Now that Sunday's gone All you ever wanted Will come to you one day Just when you taste it You turn and walk away
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Written by: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, ANDREW FARRISS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Time" is a song by the Australian rock band INXS. It was released in July 1993 as a single from their eighth studio album "Full Moon, Dirty Hearts."
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Song InformationIt was a minor hit in Canada but did not chart elsewhere. The song was written by all the band members.
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Lyrics and Themes"Time" is noted for its explicit lyrics and for being one of the editor's picks in the album. The lyrics are cryptic and abstract, discussing themes like existence and time.
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Critical ReceptionCritically, "Time" was generally well received, with many critics noting its tight composition and infectious hooks. However, it wasn't as commercially successful as other songs by INXS.
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Video AccompanimentA music video was produced to accompany the song, but received a mix response for its cryptic narrative, which seemed to involve a post-apocalyptic setting and vague cosmic symbolism.
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Band LineupThe band lineup at the time of "Time's" release included Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, Kirk Pengilly on guitar and sax, Garry Gary Beers on bass, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on guitar, and Andrew Farriss on keyboards.
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LegacyThough “Time” isn't as well-known as some of INXS's bigger hits, like “Need You Tonight” and “Never Tear Us Apart,” it has become a fan favorite and is often considered a hidden gem in the band's discography.
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Album ContextThe song "Time" is part of an album that was a departure from INXS's traditional sound. "Full Moon, Dirty Hearts" was more experimental, featuring a grungier, rawer sound.
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CollaborationThe overall album, including "Time," was a result of collaboration between all the band members. They all took part in the composition of the music and lyrics, contributing to the album's diverse sound.
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Iceland ConnectionInterestingly, the album "Full Moon, Dirty Hearts", which features the song "Time", was recorded on the island of Capri, but the cover was shot in Iceland. INXS was known for their globetrotting recording process and unique album covers.
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