I Have Time (Tengo Tiempo)
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I was standing in my bathroom, feeling rushed and stressed about the day ahead. The panicky voice in my head kept telling me “I don’t have time, I don’t have time”, then a calmer voice told me “I do have time, I have enough time.” Over the next several days, that was my mantra and it kept me centered. A tune emerged, along with a question, “What do I have time for?” and the answer of course was for people. Bit by bit over time, the rest of the song emerged. The word “precious” was the last to show up and it was only then I realized I had written a song. The alternate verse came later, again, slowly.
Lyrics
I have time, time to be with you.
I have time, time enough, it’s true.
Here we are, you and I.
This precious time will soon fly by.
Now’s the time to share my love with you.
Alternate lyrics:
I have time, time to be here now.
I have time for love to show me how
To be at peace, to find release
From all the fears that bind me here.
Now’s the time to let my soul be free.
Spanish translation, by Grace Fill and Laura Fannon:
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[Informal]
Tengo tiempo para compartir contigo.
Bastante tiempo, en realidad.
Ya estamos juntos(as), tú y yo.
Es un momento fugaz y precioso.
Que deseo compartir contigo.
[Formal]
Tengo tiempo para compartir con usted.
Bastante tiempo, en realidad.
Ya estamos juntos(as) usted y yo.
Es un momento fugaz y precioso.
Que deseo compartir con usted.