"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is a song originally written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart for the musical "Too Many Girls" in 1939. Julie London's version of the song was released in her album "Julie Is Her Name" in 1955. The song describes the experience of falling in love and the transformative effect it has on the narrator's perception of time and life. At the beginning of the song, the narrator expresses a lack of awareness of time and the joys of life. However, after meeting someone special, everything changes. The lyrics highlight the beauty and excitement of the newfound love. The narrator once didn't know the beauty of life, but now they have experienced the joy of being alive, feeling young, and being madly in love. The person they have met has made them feel alive and like they're the only one that matters. The song also reflects on the idea of aging. The narrator sings about being old but still able to have fun, highlighting their youthfulness despite their age. They used to chase after younger partners, but now they only desire one person, symbolizing a shift towards monogamy and true love. Towards the end of the song, the narrator expresses gratitude for finding love and acknowledges that they now understand the importance of time. They have gained wisdom through their experiences and have learned to appreciate the value of love in their life. Overall, "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" tells the story of discovering love, its transformative power, and the newfound wisdom and understanding that accompanies it.
