Looking For The Time

Nanci Griffith · Other Songs - Nanci Griffith

Now, I work this corner from eleven to five

And the hands get cold around midnight

And you askin' me if I've got the time

Well, I don't know but you're wastin' mine tonight



Whoa, you say you're looking for the time

Hey, I'm a workin' girl, you just wasted mine

And if you ain't got money, take it down the avenue

'Cause I ain't got the time for you, until daylight



At the sidewalk ice is cold as steel

And I'm not Dorothy I can't click my heels

And one of these days I'll move to L.A.

Where the nights stay warm and the boys come out to play



Whoa, you say you're looking for the time

Hey, I'm a workin' girl, you just wasted mine

And if you ain't got money, take it down the avenue

'Cause I ain't got the time for you, until daylight



Don't the snow light up the midnight sky

The snow plows roll and the limos fly

Don't cha know it's just another night



Oh, once I had a lover who treated me right

And he lived so wrong, he's doin' ninety-nine

And I wish you had the money, and I had the time

I'd just let those limos slide on by



Whoa, you say you're looking for the time

Hey, I'm a workin' girl, you just wasted mine

And if you ain't got money, take it down the avenue

'Cause I ain't got the time for you



And it's whoa, you say you're looking for the time

Hey, I'm a workin' girl, you just wasted mine

And if you ain't got money, take it down the avenue

'Cause I ain't got the time for you, until daylight



You come around the daylight, until daylight

You come around the daylight, until daylight

Looking For The Time

Nanci Griffith's 'Looking For The Time' stands as a quintessential example of her signature acoustic storytelling, blending folk and country influences with a lyrical depth that explores themes of longing and memory. Recorded in the spirit of her broader discography, the track captures Griffith's ability to weave personal narrative into a broader cultural context, characteristic of her work from the 1990s through her later years. The song reflects her commitment to authentic vocal delivery and intricate guitar work, creating an atmosphere of quiet introspection that resonates with listeners seeking genuine emotional connection. As part of her extensive catalog, the recording exemplifies her unique voice within the American roots music tradition, offering a timeless reflection on the passage of time and the search for meaning.