Story Behind The Song
Man has neglected mate in pursuit of a career. Finally realizing this, he attempts to make up for his actions. In female version, she points out that he has been less than attentive and asks for some quiet time with him.
Song Description
Subject is fairly common in today's life and many men don't realize how this can hurt a relationship because career is so important to them.
| Song Length |
4:39 |
Genre |
Jazz - Smooth Jazz, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gracious, Endearing |
Subject |
Making Up |
| Similar Artists |
Tony Bennett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
(verse) All you wanted was some freedom
To chase after dreams that you held dear
You never could chase those dreams
Because my work would interfere
I failed to see the end coming
Never asked what was on your mind
Pride in my work was what drove me
You needed time for CANDLES AND WINE
(chorus) There wasn't TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
Building a career was first on my mind
Courting you was last on my list
There wasn't TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
(verse) What I wanted was devotion
I demanded too much, too much from you
My work was all that mattered
And my work was never through
A cup of coffee in the morning
Lunch with the boys if there was time
Cold dinners late in the evening
I had no TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
(repeat chorus)
(bridge) The world can wait a few minutes
While we enjoy some time at play
The work we leave at the office
Will still be there another day
(repeat chorus)
(tag) There wasn't TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
But, if you'll give me one more chance
I'll find the TIME FOR CANDLES AND WINE
Wine and candles, candles and wine
I'll find the time Babe, for candles and wine
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