Time
Índigo Lyrics

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Time leads to hope
And hope will set you free
I need to find somebody who can do the same for me
Time leads to pain
And pain will break your heart
I need to find somebody who can love me from the start
Hold on to me
Oh the grass is greener when it's not on a screen

And hold on to me
Oh it's been a long time since twenty-seventeen
Is this thing in tune
Or does my hearing suck
Don't hate the messenger
Enough is enough
Give me a minute to defeat insanity
Time never gets to die, no it never gets to breathe
So hold on to me
Oh can we pretend, that we don't know how to speak
So hold on to me
Oh it's been a long time since twenty-seventeen
So hold on to me
Darling take my hand, let's see what we can be

So hold on to me
Oh it's been a long time since twenty-seventeen

Overall Meaning

Indigo's "Time" is a song that questions who we are and what we do with our time, reminding us of the possibilities of life and our ability to make a change. The first stanza asks a question: "Who are we today?" This question is immediately followed by the phrase "Wasting time away..." indicating the theme of the song. The lyrics question the meaning of life and the importance of our time. The line "but you never know who's behind" could be interpreted as a reminder to not judge people by their outer appearance or actions but rather get to know them on a deeper level.

The second verse carries the same time-wasting theme but plays off the idea of running back to the past when everything was simpler and happy. The prism refers to a prism of life, indicating that different variables can change the way we look at things. The lines: "Water strokes the windy shores, and falls again" could signify the perpetuity of time and how it never stops even if we waste it away.

The chorus creates a more positive message, the idea of hope for the future. The phrase "there's time in a mile" means that even the smallest increment of time can get us where we want to go. The lines "To see, where we are, to go, very far, to hold, all the stars, to feel who we are" could mean that we can make the best of our time by exploring, reaching our goals and discovering who we are inside.

To wrap up, the last verse refers to finding a balance between a simple life and facing the ever-changing world. It concludes with the idea that we can find heaven's place, a metaphor for our desired destination in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Who are we today?
Asking about our current identity and state of being.

Wasting time away, but you never
Not making the most of our time, despite the fact that time is finite and cannot be recovered.

Know who’s behind
Unsure of the forces driving our actions and decisions.

Could we run away?
Wondering if it's possible to escape the current situation and find a better path forward.

Run back to the time, when we never
Nostalgic for simpler times before the struggles and complications of the present day.

Cursed these happy days
Regretting taking the positive aspects of life for granted and not fully appreciating them.

The prism varies once again
Referring to the many facets of life and how they can change and shift over time.

Water strokes the windy shores, and falls again
Describing the natural ebb and flow of life's ups and downs.

Don’t you know there’s time in a mile
Encouraging the listener to see the potential in the future and take advantage of opportunities to improve their life journey.

To see, where we are
To be present and aware of our current circumstances and surroundings.

To go, very far
To strive for progress and growth in life, not settling for limited gains or stagnation.

To hold, all the stars
To cherish and appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

To feel, who we are
To connect with our inner selves and emotions, striving for authenticity and self-awareness.

Would it be a shame?
Asking if it would be a missed opportunity or regrettable mistake to not take advantage of the chances we have.

To look around and see, that we never
Realizing that we may fail to experience new things or reach our full potential if we don't actively seek it out.

See something new
To experience and discover the unknown aspects of life.

Shallow days reveal
Surface-level experiences and interactions can offer insight and meaning if we take them seriously.

Sunken dreams conceal, a treasure
Repressed or abandoned dreams may hold value and significance, and should not be discarded lightly.

To save a sorry life
To avoid a life filled with regret and missed opportunities, taking action to improve our paths forward.

Maybe we can find
Expressing hope and optimism that positivity and progress can be attained despite the difficulties of life.

A simple life inside, that ever
Finding contentment within ourselves and our internal experiences, which can bring lasting peace and fulfillment amidst external chaos.

Changing world
Recognizing that the world is constantly evolving and adapting around us, and we must be willing to do the same to navigate it successfully.

Maybe one day we can
Continuing the theme of hope and striving for a better future, rather than giving up in the face of adversity.

Find a way to be a little clever
Using our intelligence and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and make the most of the opportunities that come our way.

And touch heaven’s place
Reaching our loftiest goals and aspirations, achieving a sense of spiritual and emotional fulfillment that surpasses our earthly experiences.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Benjamin Gordon, Max Ludwig

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