Time Lock
George Jones · Heartbreak Hotel - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight [2011]
The door to my heart locked when you walk out on me
You sealed it with a time lock to be locked eternaly
You thought it's locked forever and I could never love anew
But today must be forever cause the light is shining through.
And now the time lock has opened up the door to my heart
The seal you thought was so secure has shattered all apart
My heart has struck the lock and kept this hurt lock before you
And now sombody else is broken the time lock falling through.
--- Instrumental ---
When you sealed the time lock you locked my heart up tight
Inside the heart it's cold and dark without a sparkling light
Another's love was strong enough to break the seal in two
This new love I feel is true and real at last I'm free from you.
And now the time lock has opened up the door to my heart
The seal you thought was so secure has shattered all apart
My heart has struck the lock and kept this hurt lock before you
And now sombody else is broken the time lock falling through...
Time Lock
George Jones remains one of country music's most enduring voices, celebrated for his emotive delivery and mastery of the honky-tonk tradition. "Time Lock" appears on the 2011 compilation Heartbreak Hotel - Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight, a collection that highlights the breadth of his extensive discography. While Jones is often associated with his later years of profound heartbreak, this recording showcases his ability to capture complex emotional states with signature clarity. The track fits within a vast body of work that includes classic albums like A Good Year For The Roses and numerous chart-topping singles. Throughout his career, Jones consistently delivered performances that resonated deeply with listeners, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in American music. This song stands as another testament to his skill in crafting narratives of love and loss that define the genre.