: The track was a collaboration between keyboardist Geoff Downes and lead vocalist/bassist John Wetton .

John Wetton described the song as a "very personal" and "confessional" piece about the .

: More recent tracks by artists like Katie Garfield (2022) and Seven 4 Heaven (2025) also share the name.

: The song reached number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

: It was produced by Mike Stone , known for his work with Queen and Journey. Lyrical Meaning and Composition

While several artists have tracks with this title, the most iconic version of is the 1982 power ballad by the British progressive rock supergroup Asia . This track remains a staple of classic rock and progressive pop, widely recognized for its lush synthesizers and "confessional" lyrics. Song Background and Release

"Only Time Will Tell" was the second single released from the band's self-titled debut album, Asia , in . It followed the massive success of their lead single, "Heat of the Moment".