Frontman Anthony Raneri told Yahoo! in 2015 that he wrote “Time Has Come” with the intention of it being performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.
In 2014, he stated in an interview with SongFacts that “Time Has Come” was originally going to be the album’s single, and explained how it...
[Intro]
I think that the time has come
[Verse 1]
We could ask some questions
If we should get to heaven
About when we were alive
Before we take it that far
Make plans to go peacefully in the dark
Let's see if we can see it through
[Chorus]
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it just reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice to get your attention
And make a sound that makes me proud
I think that the time has come
I think that the time has come
[Verse 2]
Well I've seen all my chances
Go up in flames like matches
Waiting for the day
When New York's unsettled son comes home
He's bringing hell with him
See if you can see it through
[Chorus]
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it just reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice to get your attention
And make a sound that makes me proud
I think that the time has come
I think that the time has come
[Breakdown]
And my head, it hurts, today
And my head, it hurts, today
I thought I'd like to live forever
But it just reeks of patience and effort
This is the calling I'm waiting for
I'm short on time but here's my intention
To raise my voice and get your attention
And making sounds that make me proud
I think that the time has come
I think that the time has come
I think that the time has come
I think that the time has come
Time Has Come was written by Chris Guglielmo & Nick Ghanbarian & Jack O’Shea & Anthony Raneri.
Time Has Come was produced by Shep Goodman & Aaron Accetta.
Bayside released Time Has Come on Tue Jan 28 2014.