“Only Time” is the lead single and third track from Enya’s 2000 album, A Day Without Rain. The song remains her most popular single and only top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at #10. It continues to be used in various movies and commercials to convey sadness, serenity or relaxation.
After the tragedy of 9/11, Americans bought this album in droves, no doubt finding solace from the storm. This song in both tone and lyrics encourages us to make peace with the mystery of our lives.
Read The Full Lyrics Below;
[Verse 1]
Who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows, only time
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, only time
[Interlude]
[Verse 2]
Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies, only time
And who can say why your heart cries
When your love lies, only time
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
Who can say when the roads meet
That love might be in your heart
And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart
Night keeps all your heart
[Interlude]
[Verse 4]
Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, only time
And who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows, only time
[Outro]
Who knows? Only time
Who knows? Only time