Comes A Time

The song reflects on life moving through different phases. At first, a person may feel adrift; later, they may find steadiness and a lighter, more hopeful feeling. The relationship described also seems to bring freedom and generosity. Its mood is warm and accepting, as if change is a natural part of living rather than something to resist.

The image of the old world “spinning round” suggests that life keeps changing and carrying on, even when people feel unsteady. Tall trees that seem as if they might fall make that instability vivid, while their continued standing hints at resilience. The couple’s souls flying away is likely a metaphor for feeling liberated or deeply connected, not a literal journey. The idea that they kept what they gave away suggests that generosity and love can enrich the giver rather than diminish them.

The repeated phrase about a time arriving gives the song a patient, reflective quality: change may come when it is ready, not on command. The lyrics do not explain exactly what causes the shift from drifting to settling down, or whether the couple’s closeness lasts. Their experience could be romantic love, shared trust, or a broader feeling of freedom. The song leaves those details open, emphasizing the feeling of transformation more than its specific circumstances.