Time Is A Thief
B.B. King · Other Songs - B.B. King
I woke up this morning and looked at my life
Filled with so much sorrow and grief
And in my troubled mind
I could see through all my strife
That time is only a thief
Yes time is a thief
That will steal your tomorrows
And leave you only yesterday
Yes time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
Your youth the only ransom you can pay
So treasure each little moment
Don't let a single minute slip away
Because time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
And never return one yesterday
Oh time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
And never return one yesterday
Filled with so much sorrow and grief
And in my troubled mind
I could see through all my strife
That time is only a thief
Yes time is a thief
That will steal your tomorrows
And leave you only yesterday
Yes time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
Your youth the only ransom you can pay
So treasure each little moment
Don't let a single minute slip away
Because time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
And never return one yesterday
Oh time is a thief
That will rob you of your years
And never return one yesterday
Time Is A Thief - B.B. King
B.B. King's 'Time Is A Thief' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the blues genre, blending raw emotional depth with his signature slide guitar technique. Recorded during the height of his career, the track captures the melancholic essence of the Delta blues while showcasing King's ability to weave complex musical narratives into his performances. The song reflects the universal theme of aging and loss, a subject King addressed with profound honesty throughout his discography. As a staple of his live and studio recordings, the track exemplifies the soulful storytelling that defined his body of work and cemented his legacy as the 'King of the Blues.'