Introduction
When Willie Nelson sings, the world listens. But with “Come On Time”, the outlaw poet does something few artists dare: he looks mortality square in the eye and laughs. This is not just another country ballad—it’s a confrontation, a duel between man and the inevitable. And who else but Nelson, at nearly ninety, would have the courage to make it sound almost playful?
The track unfolds like a poker game with fate. Nelson doesn’t beg for more years, nor does he hide from the truth. Instead, he sings with a sly grin, as though mocking the very force that waits for us all. Lines about aging, slipping memory, and the ticking clock strike with brutal honesty, yet they’re wrapped in the warm, ragged comfort of his timeless voice.
For decades, Nelson has been the voice of rebellion, love, and heartbreak. But here, he strips away the illusions. He’s not chasing glory—he’s wrestling with the final curtain, and he’s daring it to fall on his own terms. In an industry obsessed with youth, this is a shocking reminder: greatness doesn’t fade, it deepens.
“Come On Time” is not just a song—it’s a declaration. A reminder that even as the years march forward, Willie Nelson remains unshaken, unafraid, and unforgettable. This isn’t an elegy. It’s a battle cry. And the world won’t forget it.
👉 Do you think any other artist could challenge death with such fearless wit?
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Lyrics
Time is my friend, my friend
The more I reject it, the more that it kicks in
Just enough to keep me on my toes
I say, come on time, I’ve beat you before
Come on time, what have you got for me this time?
I’ll take your words of wisdom and I’ll try to make ’em rhyme
Hey, it’s just me and you again, come on time
Time, you’re not fooling me
You’re something I can’t kill
You’re flying like a mighty wind
You’re never standing still
Time, as you’ve passed me by
Why did you leave these lines on my face?
You sure have put me in my place
Come on time, come on time
It looks like you’re winning the race
Time, you’re not fooling me
You’re something I can’t kill
You’re flying like a mighty wind
You’re never standing still
Time, as you’ve passed me by
Why did you leave these lines on my face?
You sure have put me in my place
Come on time, come on time
It looks like you’re winning the race
Come on time, come on time
It looks like you’re winning the race
