Time to Hide
Wings · Wings at the Speed of Sound [1976]
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes
I'm running from the law or they'll put me inside
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
I've been on the run since the good Lord knows when
And the day I die, I'll still be running then
Running from the days when I would lay me down and cry
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Will I love you tomorrow?
(Yes, I will) my love, (yes, I will) my love
Will I beg, steal or borrow?
Yes, I will (my love), yes, I will, (my love)
To spend a little time happy to be by your side
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
If I have to run, I'm not running out on you (runnin' out on you)
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes (sand in my shoes)
I'm running from the law or they'll put me inside
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Ooh, baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Time to Hide
Released on the 1976 compilation album Wings at the Speed of Sound, 'Time to Hide' stands as a poignant example of Paul McCartney and Wings' late-career songwriting. The track features a distinctive acoustic guitar-driven arrangement that contrasts with the band's earlier rock anthems, showcasing McCartney's versatility as a solo artist and collaborator. Recorded during a period of significant personal and professional transition for the group, the song reflects themes of introspection and the search for solace. Its inclusion on this compilation highlights the enduring quality of their work from the mid-to-late 1970s, capturing a specific moment in music history where pop and rock merged with more intimate, acoustic textures.