Samuel Adler - Time, You Old Gypsy Man

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Time, you old gypsy man
Will you not stay
Put up your caravan
Just for one day?

All things I'll give you
Will you be my guest
Bells for your jennet
Of silver the best
Goldsmiths shall beat you
A great golden rings
Peacocks shall bow to you
Little boys sing
Oh, and sweet girls will
Festoon you with may

Time, you old gypsy
Why hasten away?
Last week in Babylon
Last night in Rome
Morning, and in the crush
Under Paul's dome;
Under Paul's dial
You tighten your rein-
Only a moment
And off once again;
Off to some city
Now blind in the womb
Off to another
Ere that's in the tomb
Time, you old gypsy man
Will you not stay
Put up your caravan
Just for one day?

Release Date: April 26, 2024

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"Time, You Old Gypsy Man" by Samuel Adler is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the fleeting nature of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of time as an old gypsy man, constantly on the move and never staying in one place for long. The speaker pleads with time to pause for just one day, offering up all manner of treasures and delights in exchange. The imagery of bells, silver, gold, peacocks, and singing children creates a sense of magic and wonder. Despite the speaker's best efforts, time continues its relentless march forward, moving from Babylon to Rome to other cities unknown. The song is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the desire to hold onto fleeting moments.