The song "Time Has Told Me" by Joan Shelley is a cover of a song by Nick Drake. The lyrics speak to the complexity of relationships and the struggles that come with them. The narrator recognizes that their partner is a rare find, but acknowledges that their own personal issues are getting in the way of their happiness together. The lyric "time has told me not to ask for more, for someday our ocean will find its shore" speaks to the idea that sometimes it's better to let things be and accept what is, rather than continually asking for more and risking damaging the relationship. The verse "leave the ways that are making me be, what I really don't want to be, leave the ways that are making me love what I really don't want to love" is a call for the narrator to change their behaviors and let go of their negative habits. It's a recognition that these patterns are only hurting themselves and their relationship. The lines "Your tears, they tell me there's really no way, of ending your troubles with things you can say, and time will tell you to stay by my side" show an understanding and empathy for the partner's struggles, while also recognizing that sometimes words can't fix everything. Overall, the song is a thoughtful meditation on the intricacies of relationships and the importance of self-reflection and growth in order to find true happiness and love.
