The song "Funny How Time Slips Away" was written by Willie Nelson and was released by George Jones in 1964. The lyrics depict a conversation between two former lovers who haven't seen each other in a long time. The narrator starts by acknowledging the long absence and asks how the other person is doing. Although they claim to be fine, the narrator muses about how it feels like yesterday when they were together. Time has passed quickly, hence the title of the song. The narrator then asks about the other person's new love interest and notes that they made the same promises to their new partner as they once made to the narrator. This realization emphasizes the fleeting and seemingly insincere nature of the promises made in the past. Towards the end of the song, the narrator mentions their departure and the uncertainty of when they will see each other again. They warn the other person that eventually, they will have to face the consequences for their actions and words. Overall, "Funny How Time Slips Away" reflects on the transient nature of relationships and how time has a way of swiftly moving forward, sometimes blurring our memories and changing our perspectives.
