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Given Time Lyrics by Peter Hammill

Fireships

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[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
There's no time for dull regrets
No-one underwrites your debts
No satisfaction guaranteed
But this much I believe
We make the lives we lead

[Verse 2]
Best foot forward, face the day
As the moment slips away
Like a whisper on the wind;
The tide turns as it breaks...
Given time
We lead the lives we make

[Bridge]
The curve that we trace in time
(A shape) of our own design

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Say it's over when it's done
Did you learn to touch someone?
Long ago and far away
Voices linger on...
Long ago, just yesterday
Caught in the clay of material need
Given time (Given time)
We make the lives we lead
(Given time)
(Given time)
We make the lives we lead
(Given time)
Given time
We make the lives we leave

About “Given Time” by Peter Hammill

Read the complete lyrics to "Given Time" by Peter Hammill from the album "Fireships". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Chamber Pop, Aa (Check Description), British Rock.

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"Given Time" is credited to Peter Hammill. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Given Time" appears on "Fireships".

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