The Time Has Come Lyrics
Christy MooreMusic Video
The Time Has Come
The time has come to part, my love,
I must go away.
I leave you now, my darling girl,
No longer can I stay.
My heart like yours is breaking,
Together we'll prove strong.
The road I take will show the world
The suffering that goes on.
The gentle clasp that holds my hand,
Must loosen and let go.
Please help me through the door,
Though instinct tells you no.
Our vow it is eternal,
And will bring you dreadful pain,
But if our demands aren't recognised,
Don't call me back again.
How their sorrow touched us all
In those final days
When it was time she held the door
And touched his sallow face.
The flame he lit while leaving
Is still burning strong
By the lights it's plain to see
The suffering still goes on.
The time has come to part, my love
I must go away.
I leave you now, my darling girl,
No longer can I stay.
Song Details
Songwriters: Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny
Song Brief:
Many listeners associate this song with the final days of Patsy O’Hara (1957–1981), one of the hunger strikers who died in Long Kesh in 1981, and with the quiet farewell between him and his girlfriend. While the lyrics do not name individuals, the themes of parting, resolve, and sacrifice reflect the atmosphere of that time.
Genre: Folk
Covers: Francis Black and Kieran Goss
Featured Artist: Christy Moore
💿 Album: The Time Has Come
Released: 1983
Country: Ireland
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: WEA
