A theme explored throughout The Rhythm of the Saints, Born at the Right Time tracks the thoughts that go through a privileged traveler’s mind as he interacts with people from a different economic and cultural background.
Born at the Right Time is a reflection upon the privilege of being born in the...
[Verse 1]
Down among the reeds and rushes
A baby boy was found
His eyes as clear as centuries
His silky hair was brown
[Chorus]
Never been lonely, never been lied to
Never had to scuffle in fear, nothing denied to
Born at the instant the church bells chime
The whole world whispering, born at the right time
[Verse 2]
Me and my buddies, we are traveling people
We like to go down to restaurant row
Spend those euro-dollars
All the way from Washington to Tokyo
Well, I see them in the airport lounges
Upon their mothers' breasts
They follow me with open eyes
They're uninvited guests
[Chorus]
Never been lonely, never been lied to
Never had to scuffle in fear, nothing denied to
Born at the instant the church bells chime
The whole world whispering, born at the right time
[Verse 3]
Too many people on the bus from the airport
Too many holes in the crust of the earth
The planet groans
Everytime it registers another birth
But down among the reeds and rushes
A baby girl was found
Her eyes as clear as centuries
Her silky hair was brown
[Chorus]
Never been lonely, never been lied to
Never had to scuffle in fear, nothing denied to
Born at the instant the church bells chime
The whole world whispering, born at the right time
Born at the Right Time was written by Paul Simon.
Born at the Right Time was produced by Paul Simon.
Paul Simon released Born at the Right Time on Tue Oct 16 1990.