Time Is Running Out
♫ Muse Lyrics
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Asphyxiated
I want to break the spell
That you've created
You're something beautiful
A contradiction
I want to play the game
You will be
The death of me
Yeah, you will be
The death of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
I wanted freedom
But I'm restricted
I tried to give you up
But I'm addicted
Now that you know I'm trapped
Sense of elation
You'll never dream of breaking this fixation
You will squeeze the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this
You will suck the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this
"Time is Running Out" by Muse is a song about the struggles of a relationship that has turned toxic. The singer feels trapped and as if they are drowning in the relationship that they are addicted to, hence the line "I think I'm drowning, asphyxiated." The person they are in the relationship with is described as a "contradiction" - something beautiful, yet also lethal. Despite wanting to break free from the spell their partner has cast, they are unable to and feel their partner will ultimately be "the death of me."
The chorus "Our time is running out" represents the idea that time is fleeting, and the problems in the relationship cannot be pushed down or ignored. The singer wants to bury, smother, or murder the negative aspects of the relationship, but knows that it is impossible to do so. The haunting repetition of "I won't let you bury it, smother it, murder it" emphasizes the desperation felt by the singer.
In the bridge, the singer laments on how they wanted freedom but are restricted by their addiction to their partner. They are seeking relief but feel trapped in the relationship. The final line "You will suck the life out of me" echoes the sentiment expressed throughout the song that the relationship is ultimately draining the singer of their energy and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm drowning
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated
Asphyxiated
Struggling to breathe under the weight of this situation
I want to break the spell
I want to be freed from your influence over me
That you've created
The power you have over me is of your own making
You're something beautiful
You have an outward appeal that draws me in
A contradiction
Your actions and words are in opposition to what I would expect
I want to play the game
I am willing to engage in this situation, despite the risk
I want the friction
I am drawn in by the intensity of our opposing forces
You will be
Your behavior will lead to
The death of me
My eventual downfall or destruction
Bury it
I will not let you keep this hidden
Our time is running out
We do not have long to address this situation
You can't push it underground
You cannot ignore or suppress this any longer
We can't stop it screaming out
The issues at hand can no longer be contained
I wanted freedom
I desired to be liberated from this situation
But I'm restricted
I am unable to escape or break free
I tried to give you up
I attempted to distance myself from you
But I'm addicted
I am ensnared and cannot resist your influence
Now that you know I'm trapped
You are aware of how deeply involved I am
Sense of elation
There is a feeling of euphoria and excitement
You'll never dream of breaking this fixation
You will not consider letting me go or ending our connection
You will squeeze the life out of me
Your control over me will be draining and destructive
How did it come to this
How did we end up in this difficult and dangerous situation?
You will suck the life out of me
Your actions and behavior will drain me of energy and vitality
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zaianyoliveira2231
Far away
This ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
Starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
Far away
This ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations, yeah
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold
@mirrorbay1570
Full Starlight Lyrics......
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
The starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
Now I'll never let you go
If you promised not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold
Source: LyricFind
@shadeofdeaths
LYRICS:
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
The starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
Now I'll never let you go
If you promised not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold
@totalatelps7112
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
The starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
Now I'll never let you go
If you promised not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold
@aquijazumbluepill1416
LETRAS
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
The starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
Now I'll never let you go
If you promised not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
Far away
The ship is taking me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold
@chicken
💜2024 And this gem continues to shine 💖💎🔥
@stevenandrean2661
This song never died. 🤟🤟🤟
@JayJayZero
Just newly discovered this band awesome discovering a good song searching for the band and finding more awesome music!
@BaLloons83
Exactly
@milliman4
Do you just post this under every song?
@fikriameershah6833
Don’t Worry. You’re not the only one listening this masterpiece today.
@LaDebby1
Yep! Here I am!
@irmazuniga4193
:)
@ZamSalam
You mean today
@fikriameershah6833
@@ZamSalam exactly today