Time of the Assassins
Charlotte Gainsbourg Lyrics
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I see where I'm goin'
I turn inside out
The days that I've known
I face to myself
And give up the ghost
I turn in my mind
What time already knows
In the time of the assassins they say "Hallelujah"
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a heart from the dead
I sift through the ash
I look for a sign
I open the wound
That keeps me in line
The shoulder that turns
The flame that goes out
The chapter I close
There's no point to it now
In the time of the assassins they say "Hallelujah"
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a heart from the dead
And can something changed
And still feel the same
The beginning's the end
I start all over again
In the time of the assassins they say "Hallelujah"
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a heart from the dead
The lyrics of Charlotte Gainsbourg's song "Time of the Assassins" explore the idea of personal transformation and the power of change. The singer acknowledges her past, including the good and the bad days, but admits that she must move on and face her new life with strength and resilience. She understands that there are wounds that need to be opened and healed for real progress to be made, so she must sift through the ashes of her past in search of a sign that will lead her forward.
The song title and repeated use of the phrase "in the time of the assassins" suggests that she is living in a tumultuous and dangerous era, but she remains hopeful even amid the chaos. The lyrics suggest a belief in the transformative power of change and the importance of embracing the unknown. The lines "And can something changed / And still feel the same / The beginning's the end / I start all over again" suggest that even though change is possible, it may not be easy. Nevertheless, she is willing to wholeheartedly embrace the new beginning that awaits her.
Overall, "Time of the Assassins" is a song about transformation, resilience, and hope. The singer understands that change is difficult, but believes in herself and the power of transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk in a line
I move forward in a certain direction
I see where I'm goin'
I have an idea of my destination
I turn inside out
I inspect my deepest thoughts and feelings
The days that I've known
I think about my past experiences
I face to myself
I confront my true self
And give up the ghost
I release my past and let it go
I turn in my mind
I reflect on my thoughts and perceptions
What time already knows
I consider the inevitability of time's passing
In the time of the assassins they say 'Hallelujah'
Even in the darkest times, we can find hope and reasons to celebrate life
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a heart from the dead
With the right attitude and effort, we can overcome difficult times and emotional pain
I sift through the ash
I search through the remains of my past
I look for a sign
I seek guidance or inspiration
I open the wound
I revisit past emotional wounds
That keeps me in line
That holds me back or limits my options
The shoulder that turns
The person who abandons us
The flame that goes out
The passion or motivation that fades away
The chapter I close
The part of my life that's over and done with
There's no point to it now
There's no reason to dwell on it or regret it
And can something changed
Can I transform myself or modify my circumstances?
And still feel the same
Can I remain true to myself and my values?
The beginning's the end
Every ending marks a new beginning
I start all over again
I embrace change and new opportunities
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BECK HANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wwiikkyy
Time of the Assassins
I walk in a line
I see where I'm going
I turn inside out
The days that I've known
I face to myself
And give up the ghost
I turn in my mind
What time already knows
In the Time of the assassins
They say hallelujah
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a
Heart from the dead
I sift through the ash
I look for a sign
I open the wound
That keeps me in line
The shoulder that turns
The flame that goes out
The chapter I close
In the Time of the assassins
They say hallelujah
It doesn't take a miracle to raise a
Heart from the dead
And can something change
But still feel the same
@littleghostfilms3012
She's the child of 60's icons but she is so completely of her own time and her own self. A beautiful soul, I'm never disappointed by anything she does. She has the magic!
@lindabeeston7408
Another first hearing I love straight away. Charlotte has the same charisma as her Father Serge Gainsbourg. Both mesmerising to watch.
@chicklets4ever51
She may have inherited her father's charisma (there is something rather appealing about her pouty face), but she also inherited her mother's utter lack of singing ability. Whispering just doesn't cut it. Maybe in France, circa 1968, but even then...
@lindabeeston7408
chicklets4ever true, but I has a certain something I like all the same.
@blatantlymyself9284
I literally cry every time I hear this song…I don’t know why, but it reminds me of sitting in history class, dazing off as my teacher speaks to the class…
I think Charlotte reminds me of my history teacher and I can’t help but think that every time I see her, which then this song comes to mind and brings up wonderful memories of that class.
@SphericalVacuum
Your teacher was very sexy))?
@lordvegetal
She is perfect!
@TheProzacx
+lordvegetal you mean on the inside, I guess^^
@John-vx9qy
I love her music.. Hey Joe is awesome
@Iyana
The shot of her lying in the clover looks so beautiful