The seconds run away, minutes passed
At speeds we can run at
As hours start to fade, deep into night
I'm not in the mood for laughing

It's slipping away
There's nothing we can do
It's slipping away
There's no tomorrow without you

I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh, in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand
For 24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You're still mine

If this isn't real, just can't deal
In a way, you could say I was always a cynic
Hopeful for awhile, lost in denial
I wish this could last forever

It's slipping away
There's nothing we can do
It's slipping away
There's no tomorrow without you

I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh, in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand
For 24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You're still mine
I wish these 24 hours
Would never end

I, I
I, I
I won't settle on, I won't settle on
I won't settle on
'Cause in 24 hours
'Cause in 24 hours
You'll be gone, you'll be gone
You'll be gone
In 24 hours

For 24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You're still mine

I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh, in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand

Overall Meaning

The song "24 Hours" by Sky Ferreira is about the fleeting nature of time and the desire to hold onto moments that are slipping away. Sky sings about the passing of time as if it's something she can chase after, but ultimately it's something she can never catch. She wishes that the clock could stop ticking so that the precious 24 hours she has with her loved one could last indefinitely. She longs for a world where time does not exist, and where they can live in the moment forever.

The verse "If this isn't real, just can't deal / In a way, you could say I was always a cynic / Hopeful for awhile, lost in denial / I wish this could last forever" is about the hesitation one feels when falling in love. Sky is grappling with the reality of her feelings, unsure if they're genuine or just a product of her overactive imagination. The vulnerability she expresses in this verse heightens the sense of urgency in the song, as if the clock is ticking faster than ever before.

Line by Line Meaning

The seconds run away, minutes passed At speeds we can run at As hours start to fade, deep into night I'm not in the mood for laughing
Time passes quickly and we can't keep up, night is approaching and I'm not feeling happy.

It's slipping away There's nothing we can do It's slipping away There's no tomorrow without you
Time is running out and we can't stop it. I can't imagine a future without you.

I wish these 24 hours Would never end Oh, in these 24 hours Wish the clock had no hand For 24 hours We still have time For 24 hours You're still mine
I want these moments to last forever, time is passing too quickly. We still have time and I don't want to let you go.

If this isn't real, just can't deal In a way, you could say I was always a cynic Hopeful for awhile, lost in denial I wish this could last forever
I don't know if this is real, I can't handle the thought of losing you. I'm usually a pessimist but I had hope for a while, now I'm in denial and I don't want this to end.

I, I I, I I won't settle on, I won't settle on I won't settle on 'Cause in 24 hours 'Cause in 24 hours You'll be gone, you'll be gone You'll be gone In 24 hours
I won't give up on holding onto you, because I know you'll be gone soon. It's only a matter of time.

For 24 hours We still have time For 24 hours You're still mine
We still have a little bit of time together, and I want to treasure every moment. You're still mine for now.

I wish these 24 hours Would never end Oh, in these 24 hours Wish the clock had no hand
I don't want these moments to end, and I wish time would stop so we can stay in this moment forever.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sky Ferreira, Justin Louis Raisen, Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid

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8y↑37

Corrected Lyrics:
[Verse 1]

The seconds run away, minutes passed
At speeds we can run at
As hours start to fade deep into night
I’m not in the mood for laughing

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s slipping away
There’s nothing we can do
It’s slipping away
There’s no tomorrow without you

[Chorus]
I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand

24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You’re still mine

[Verse 2]
If this isn't real, just can't deal
In a way you could say I was always a cynic
Hopeful for a while, lost in denial
I wish this could last forever

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s slipping away
There’s nothing we can do
It’s slipping away
There’s no tomorrow without you

[Chorus]
I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand

24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You’re still mine

I wish these 24 hours
Would never end

[Bridge]
I… I…
I… I…
I won’t tell no one
I won’t tell no one
I won’t tell no one
Cause in 24 hours
Cause in 24 hours
You’ll be gone
You’ll be gone
You’ll be gone
In 24 hours

[Chorus]
I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hand

24 hours
We still have time
For 24 hours
You’re still mine

[Outro]
I wish these 24 hours
Would never end
Oh in these 24 hours
Wish the clock had no hands

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@chrisbole8339

3y↑21

I really wish that Sky had broke through the industry BS. She was so talented and promising, with an absolutely stellar voice. Hope she's doing well, and im thankful for the small dose of music n' talent she released. Honestly this stuff is timeless, and this song proved that for me.