"I Think It's Time She Learned" is a song by Waylon Jennings, an American country music legend. The lyrics depict a story of a person who has repeatedly tried to communicate their feelings to their partner but has not received the same level of love and care in return. The narrator expresses their frustration and disappointment, wondering how many times they have to tell their partner and how many times they have to say that they won't be there to support them anymore. The partner has grown accustomed to the narrator's love and presence without reciprocating the same level of commitment. The narrator reflects on the years they've spent loving their partner, even though the partner has remained indifferent and unconcerned. They feel it's time to let go and teach the partner a lesson about the importance of reciprocated love. The repeated line, "Love can't live when love is not returned," highlights the central message of the song. The narrator believes that love requires reciprocation and cannot thrive in a one-sided relationship. They acknowledge that their partner had expected them to always be there, but now it's time for the partner to learn that they have been wrong in assuming their love would always be unwavering. Overall, "I Think It's Time She Learned" conveys the singer's emotional journey of realizing the need to let go and teach their partner the significance of reciprocated love.
