‘Isn't It Time’ is a song that was performed by the English group The Babys and was released on their second album Broken Heart in September 1977. The song became a Top 20 U.S. hit, peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard chart. It entered the Australian charts on 30 January 1978 and was a #1 hit. The song was also #16 in the Australian Top 100 of 1978.
The song was a departure from the group's desire to only play their own material. ‘Isn't It Time’ was not written by members of the group but by bass guitarist Jack Conrad along with Ray Kennedy and was presented to the public as a song with a distinctive piano introduction performed by Michael Corby which moves into an opening vocal performance by lead singer John Waite.
The strong vocals of the three Babettes from Andraé Crouch & The Disciples, Lisa Freeman-Roberts, Myrna Matthews and Pat Henderson, balance the tone of the song which moves through the decisions a lover has to make "I just can't find the answers to the questions that keep going through my mind" and "losing this love could be your mistake." The lyrics were motivated by Ray Kennedy's love for a French woman whom he knew during the writing of the song.
The lyrics of ‘Isn’t it Time’ are straightforward and convey a message of hope and perseverance. The narrator of the song is someone who has gone through a rough patch in their life, but they are hopeful that things will get better soon. The chorus of the song is arguably the most memorable part of the song. The lyrics “Isn’t it time, isn’t it time, isn’t it time, time, time?” are repeated throughout the song, and they serve as a reminder that life is short, and we should make the most of every moment we have.
The song has also become synonymous with 1970s pop-rock and has remained popular over the years. It has been featured in several movies and TV shows and has been covered by numerous artists.
Label – Chrysalis
Songwriters – Jack Conrad, Ray Kennedy
Producers – Ron Nevison
SONG LYRICS
[Verse 1]Falling in love was the last thing I had on my mind
Holding you is a warmth that I thought I could never find
[Pre-Chorus]
(Sitting here all alone) Just trying to decide
(Whether to go all alone) Or stay by your side
(Then I stop myself because) I know I could cry
I just can't find the answers
To the questions that keep going through my mind
Hey, babe
Isn't it time?
[Chorus]
(Isn't it time? it took time to wait)
(Falling in love could be your mistake)
Isn't it time?
(Isn't it time? you took time to wait)
(Falling in love could be your mistake)
[Verse 2]
I've seen visions of someone like you in my life
A love that's strong reaching out
Holding me through the darkest night
[Pre-Chorus]
(Sitting here all alone) Just trying to decide
(Whether to go all alone) Or stay by your side
(Then I stop myself because) I don't want to cry
I just can't find the answers
To the questions that keep going through my mind
Hey, babe
Isn't it time?
[Chorus]
(Isn't it time? it took time to wait)
(Falling in love could be your mistake)
Isn't it time?
(Isn't it time? you took time to wait)
(Falling in love could be your mistake)
[Verse 3]
I feel a warmth in my heart and my soul that I never knew
This love affair gives me strength that I need just to get me through
[Pre-Chorus]
(Sitting here all alone) Just wondering why
(Then I stop myself because) I know I could cry
(Then I think of you) And everything seems alright
I've finally found the answers
To the questions that keep going through my mind
Hey, babe
Isn't it time?
[Outro]
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait) (Don't have to wait)
I know it's time
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
Ooh, yeah (Isn't it time?) I know it's time
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
It must be time (Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?) It must be time
(Isn't time you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait) It oughta be time
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
It must be time
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
(Don't have to wait)
(Losing this love could be your mistake)
(Isn't it time?)
(Isn't it time? you don't have to wait)
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