Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is Lyrics
Chicago
Lyrics
As I was walking down the street one day
A man came up to me and asked me
What the time was that was on my watch? Yeah
I said
(I don't) does anybody really know what time it is?
(Care about time) does anybody really care?
If so, I can't imagine why
(Oh no, no) we've all got time enough to cry
And I was walking down the street one day
A pretty lady looked at me
And said her diamond watch had stopped cold dead
And I said
(I don't) does anybody really know what time it is?
(Care about time) does anybody really care?
If so, I can't imagine why
(Oh no, no) we've all got time enough to cry
And I was walking down the street one day (people runnin' everywhere)
Being pushed and shoved (don't know where to go)
By people trying to beat the clock (I don't know where I am)
Although, I just don't know (I can't see past the next step)
I don't know, I don't know (don't have time to see past the last snow)
And I said (you have no time to look around, they just run around and run around)
Yes, I said (and see what?)
(I don't) does anybody really know what time it is?
(Care about time) does anybody really care?
If so, I can't imagine why
(Oh no, no) we've all got time enough to die
Everybody's worryin' (I don't care)
I don't care
(About time) about time
(Oh no, no) I don't care
Song & Lyrics Facts
Chicago's hit song "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" is a classic tune that falls under the genre of jazz-rock fusion. The song was released on Chicago Transit Authority, the band's debut album.
Written by Robert Lamm, the lyrics are reflective and introspective in nature. The band members who played on this track include Peter Cetera on bass guitar and vocals, Terry Kath on lead guitar and backing vocals, Danny Seraphine on drums, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on saxophone, and Robert Lamm on keyboards and lead vocals. The main message communicated through the lyrics of this timeless classic is the human struggle to understand the meaning of time and how it passes us by. The song encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make the most of every moment rather than simply watching time slip away. Overall, "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is" is a philosophical reflection on the mystery of life and our place in the world.