Stealing Time
Above & Beyond Lyrics


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I'm stealing time from my own life
All the hours that God sends
I'm flying high on my red eye
And winding down the windows

I'm stealing time from my own life
All the hours that God sends
My future is a valentine
Stolen in the perfect crime

And as the hours go flashing by
I'm winding down the windows




And I know I'm living out of line
But with a blazing smile I'll die

Overall Meaning

The words in "Stealing Time" by Above & Beyond are about someone who has found themselves caught up in the fast pace of life, with no time to stop and appreciate the moment. They admit to "stealing time from their own life" by taking all the hours they can get, even if it means sacrificing other aspects of their life. The image of "flying high on my red eye" is a reference to being on an airplane, perhaps escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.


The line "And winding down the windows" is about opening up to the world and allowing some fresh air in, taking in the sights and sounds of the moment. The second verse brings a twist, where the singer recognizes that they are living recklessly, taking something that isn't theirs in the future. This "valentine" they are stealing is likely a metaphor for life, and the "perfect crime" is the realization that time is fleeting, and once it's gone, it can never be regained.


As the hours continue to pass by, the singer remains unapologetic about their choices, smiling in the face of death. The song is a reflection on the reality of human mortality, and the reminder that our time on this earth is limited. It's a call to appreciate the precious moments we have while we can.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm stealing time from my own life
I am taking time away from my personal life


All the hours that God sends
Every moment that I can, I'll take for myself


I'm flying high on my red eye
I am experiencing elevated, wild emotions


And winding down the windows
I'm trying to feel more alive


My future is a valentine
My destiny is an object of desire


Stolen in the perfect crime
It seems effortless to claim my future


And as the hours go flashing by
I am aware of time slipping away


I'm winding down the windows
Striving to find excitement and freedom


And I know I'm living out of line
I am aware that my behavior is not socially acceptable


But with a blazing smile I'll die
I'll continue to live life boldly and happily regardless of consequences




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, JONATHAN DAVID GRANT, PAAVO SILJAMAKI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@PhilipPetrescu

I'm stealing time from my own life,
all the hours that God sends,
I'm flying high on my red eye
and winding down the windows.

I'm stealing time from my own life,
all the hours that God sends,
my future is a Valentine,
stolen in the perfect crime.

And as the hours go flashing by,
I'm winding down the windows.
And I know I'm living out of line,
but with a blazing smile I'll die.



All comments from YouTube:

@sage_mode_

2020 and I am still can't get enough of it. This album was a real diamond back in 2006. Tri-State's music was what a real electronic progressive trance music should be and was. I feel blessed I experienced this music at its best era. Now unfortunately we don't have this quality music any more because everyone try to be with the mass of the recent era. But I will always have as my favorites tracks the Stealing Time, Alone Tonight, Can't Sleep and Home. Had the chance to watch Above & Beyond live in a club 2 times and it was like a dream that became reality when I heard these songs live. God bless these guys. Happy new year everyone.

@joshuablanchette878

I stumbled on this song in 2022 and i love it too. Every once in a blue moon i find a rare present day trance track but on the whole it's devolved into such a poppy obnoxious genre. I still keep coming back to stuff that basically came out between 2005 and 2012 ish. That's the golden age for me.

@sage_mode_

@@joshuablanchette878 I absolutely feel you and understand you buddy. I feel the same way.

@Einnamon

Hey I’m at that period of my life when you meet someone new, and he gives you some songs and you know that he is gonna live in your soul for too long .
This is one of the songs.

@P7_WRC

Class!
Track which 15 years later sounds fresher than today songs.

@jennifersmith254

Above and Beyond has been my mental stability for many years now, every track speaks from the heart in someway, real food for the soul. Thank you AaB

@BpEmpire2001

The classic trance, the classic electronic music, the classic we everyone grew or we where a couple of years younger, but still remain in our playlist this amazing tunes that will never be forgoten.

@romeos7829

The Timeless voice of Richard Bedford

@BillSkeeto

This song scores well on almost every level. Nostalgia, regret, hope, desperation, fantasy, inner reflection. If it doesn't motivate your current attitude, you'''re already dead.

@arturo8475

You're thinking too deep 🤣

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