Time Has Told Me is Nick Drake’s opening track on his 1969 debut album Five Leaves Left. Written by Drake and produced by Joe Boyd, the song blends UK folk with subtle country textures and, notably, features Richard Thompson on electric guitar, one of Drake’s few tracks to use the instrument. Recorded at Sound Techniques in London, the tune tells a story of letting time guide you toward a rare find and away from things that would keep you from being true to yourself. Its quiet lyricism speaks of patience, hope, and the idea that someday our ocean will find its shore. Five Leaves Left was released in 1969 and is a cornerstone of late 1960s British folk.
