From the recording Finally
This song was written to be both mystical and a dedication to my wife. My wife, Sharon Paulson, and Charley’s wife, Julie Neises, added vocals. I listened mostly to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer in preparation for this song, and the keyboard solo plays homage to that.
Lyrics
It’s Time for Magic
(Last verse A.I. in 2023)
In ancient times, in days of old,
Before brave men were given souls,
A bright spark flashed for all to see.
It brought the strongest to their knees.
The light was love, so precious and true,
A special magic that makes life new.
Dancing in the forest, she began her life,
Raised by the elves and the fireflies.
Daughter of nature, daughter of gods.
It’s time for magic. It’s time for love.
She is the magic. She is the love.
The fairest princess, full of wonder,
Taught by druids, a goddess of thunder.
Destined for greatness, she is my fate.
For me and our world, love she creates.
It’s time for magic.
It’s time for love.
She is the magic.
She is the love.
As hatred and death filled the land,
The queen of love fashioned a plan.
The spark of love would right all wrongs,
And we’d live forever in a song.
You were younger when I met you. I am older than before.
It’s time for magic. It’s time for love.
She is the magic. She is the love.
I’m going to love you like there’s no tomorrow,
Love you like never before.
I’m going to love you like there’s no tomorrow,
Love you forevermore.
My partner in life and beyond,
Bound by the love in a song.
Note for note, we play on,
Love and music our magical bond.
It’s time for magic. I loved you then.
It’s time for love. I love you now.
She is the magic. I’ll love you forever.
She is the love. Always.
So, let us dance and sing our song,
A love that’s ancient, yet so strong.
For in this world where darkness reigns,
Our love will be the light that remains.
When our time is through, our love song will play on.
It’s time for magic. It’s time for love.
She is the magic. She is the love.
It’s time for magic.
It’s time for love.
She is the magic.
She is the love.