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Randy Travis explores the themes of patience and destiny in ‘It’s Just A Matter of Time’. With his signature smooth voice, Randy beautifully captures the feeling of waiting for love and the understanding that everything falls into place when the time is right. A timeless classic for anyone who believes in fate and the power of waiting.

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Introduction

Hey, you ever hear a song that just wraps around your heart like a warm blanket? That’s what “It’s Just A Matter Of Time” does. It’s one of those tracks that feels like it’s been waiting for you to find it, like a letter from an old friend you didn’t know you needed. Written with a soulful ache and a hopeful spark, this song is all about the quiet beauty of patience and the unshakable belief that love—or whatever you’re chasing—will find its way to you when the moment’s right.

The melody sways like a slow dance under moonlight, pulling you in with its gentle rhythm and lyrics that hit like whispered promises. It’s not just about waiting; it’s about trusting the journey, even when the road feels long and lonely. There’s this raw, honest emotion in the way the song unfolds—each verse feels like a conversation, like the singer’s sitting across from you, coffee in hand, spilling their heart. You can almost feel the weight of their longing, but there’s this undercurrent of hope that keeps it from ever feeling heavy.

What makes this song special? It’s the way it captures that universal feeling of holding on for something better. Maybe you’re waiting for a person, a dream, or just a sign that everything’s gonna be okay. The lyrics don’t shy away from the ache, but they also remind you that time has a way of working things out. It’s like the song’s saying, “Hey, take a deep breath. You’re closer than you think.” And don’t we all need that reminder sometimes?

There’s a story behind it, too—one of those classic tales of inspiration. Picture a songwriter, late at night, scribbling down words while the world’s asleep. They’re thinking about someone they lost, or maybe someone they’re still hoping to find. The song was born from that tender, in-between space where heartbreak and hope collide. It’s no wonder it resonates so deeply—it’s got that timeless quality, like it could’ve been written yesterday or a hundred years ago.

Why does it stick with you? Maybe it’s the way the chorus lifts just enough to make you feel like you’re soaring, or how the bridge hits you with a line so true it stops you in your tracks. It’s the kind of song you play on a quiet evening, windows down, letting the music carry you somewhere else. It’s for anyone who’s ever waited, wondered, or believed that the best is still to come.

So, next time you’re feeling like the world’s moving too slow, throw on “It’s Just A Matter Of Time.” Let it remind you that the good stuff? It’s coming. Just give it a little time

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Someday, someway
You’ll realize that you’ve been blind
Yes, darlin’, you’re gonna need me again
It’s just a matter of time

[Verse 2]
Go on, go on
‘Til you’ve reached the end of the line
‘Cause I know, you’ll pass my way again
It’s just a matter of time

[Chorus]
After I gave you, everything I had
You laughed and called me a clown
Remember, in your search, for fortune and fame
What goes up, must come down

[Verse 3]
I… I know, I know
That one day you’ll wake up and find
That my love is a true love
It’s just a matter of time

[Bridge]
Someday, in some way
Girl, you’ll realize that you’ve been blind
Yes, darlin’, I know you’re gonna need me again
It’s just a matter of time

[Chorus]
After I gave you everything I had
You laughed and you called me a clown
But remember, in your search, for fortune and fame
What goes up, must come down

[Verse 4]
I… I know, I know
That one day you’ll wake up and find
That my love was a true love
It’s just a matter of time

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FOR YEARS, FANS THOUGHT HE WAS ONE OF ALABAMA. THE BUSINESS PAPERS SAID OTHERWISE. THEN, AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS AWAY, MARK HERNDON WALKED BACK TO THE DRUM KIT. Mark Herndon was not there at the very beginning in Fort Payne. That part belonged to Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook — cousins, blood, family, the core that carried Alabama out of northeast Alabama and into the long nights at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach. They were already a unit before the big machine found them. They had already played for tips, beer, and survival before country radio learned their name. Then Mark came in behind the drums. To the crowd, he looked like Alabama. He played the concerts. He appeared on award shows. He stood in the photos. He was there while “Tennessee River,” “Mountain Music,” “Feels So Right,” “Dixieland Delight,” and the rest of that impossible run turned a working band into one of the biggest country groups in history. Night after night, his drums sat under the harmonies that fans thought of as home. But bands are not only music. They are also contracts, names, ownership, old promises, and things nobody in the audience can see from the seats. For years, many fans believed Mark Herndon was an equal member of Alabama. Behind the curtain, it was more complicated. Randy, Teddy, and Jeff had been the original business unit. Mark played with them, traveled with them, helped carry the sound, and was part of what people remembered — but the paper side of the band did not match the emotional side fans had built in their heads. After Alabama’s 2004 farewell tour, the distance became real. There were tensions. Legal fights. Years passed. Alabama returned to stages, but Mark was not behind the drums. Jeff Cook’s health declined. Parkinson’s slowly pulled him away from full touring. Then Jeff died in 2022, and the old band became something no reunion could fully repair. Then came Huntsville. More than two decades after his last performance with Alabama, Mark Herndon showed up at the Orion Amphitheater. For most of the night, he stayed out of sight, watching from the side while Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry carried the songs forward without Jeff. Then the encore came. The band moved into “Mountain Music,” and Mark Herndon was back behind the kit. The crew knew what was happening before the crowd fully caught it. The old pictures flashed behind them. The beat came in like it had been waiting 40 years for that room. When the song ended, Mark walked to the front with Randy and Teddy. They put their arms around each other and bowed. For one night, the contracts did not get the last word. The music did.