Adelphi was an American rock band, based in Towson, Maryland. They formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Adelphi was an American rock band, based in Towson, Maryland. They formed in 2002 and were formerly signed to the record label Drive Thru Records. From the bands formation and into their contract with Drive-Thru, Adelphi sported an apparent Pop Punk sound. When their demos surfaced in 2005, it appeared that a more organic texture to their music had arisen, much to the surprise of many fans.

In September, 2006, Adelphi was dropped from Drive-Thru Records. It is unknown exactly why this occurred, but some fans suggest their demos (assisted by producer/engineer Matt Thomas) hardly made it past owner Richard Reines’s desk. Almost instantaneously, the band released 3 demos onto their MySpace profile. These demos are more dynamic employing various percussion instruments including Tambourines, Cowbells, and Shakers. Haller switched to bigger shells and different drum tuning. Lichtfuss’ bass tones shifted more to the midrange. Sophocles and Keaton switched exclusively to combo amps of different vintages, and further employed the use of effects as they saw fit.

The band played their last show as Adelphi on December 30, 2007 and three members formed a new band.

Keaton, Haller, Thomas, and Dan Book (of Voodoo Blue) now compose the band The Everlove.

Adelphi Lineup:
Tom Haller
Ryan Keaton
Alex Sophocles
Matt Thomas

Junga Junga
Adelphi Lyrics

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All we've got is time,
Ticking till the sun will someday cease to
Shine into your eyes.
All we've got is time.

It seems I'm spell-bound by your smile.
My eyes are swirling with a black and white design.
The brightness of your face defines the night in which I stand,

Dazed and frozen.

All we've got is time,
Ticking till the sun will someday cease to
Shine into your eyes.
All we've got is time.

It seems I've wandered from my mind,
Arms out to reach you as I dive into those eyes.
I'll perch upon your sunlit brow (all we've got is time)
And view a world that's fallen underneath your spell.

You're so far, so it seems, but I'll chase you endlessly
through the dark open sea.
When the light starts to creep and you slip away from me,
Only then will you see.

All we've got is time,
All we've got is..

All we've got is time,
Ticking till the sun will someday cease to
Shine into your eyes.
All we've got is time.

All we've got is time [x2]

Overall Meaning

The theme of "All we've got is time" in Adelphi's song "Junga Junga" is related to the transience of human existence, emphasizing how we must cherish the moments we have in life. The lyrics imply that time is ticking until the sun will someday cease to shine into our eyes, suggesting that no moment is permanent, so we must seize the opportunities in the present.

The first stanza conveys the idea that time is limited and precious. The bright light of the sun symbolizes life, and the suggestion that it won't shine forever implies that existence ultimately has an end. The singer is aware of the ticking of the clock and urges the listener to recognize that all we have is time.

The second stanza expresses the singer's fascination with the person he is singing to. He is spellbound by the individual's smile and becomes lost in their eyes, with the brightness of their face illuminating his surroundings. The singer is captured by the person, who is under a spell, and the implication is that they too should appreciate the time they have, as they have the power to captivate others around them.

In a deeper sense, the song highlights the importance of living in the moment and savoring it, rather than wasting time on trivial things that don't matter. Time is a finite resource, and we need to ensure we use it wisely, make significant relationships, and pursue our passions and dreams to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

All we've got is time,
The only thing we possess in abundance is time which is always moving forward.

Ticking till the sun will someday cease to
The sound of a clock ticking away reminds us that the sun will one day stop shining into our eyes.

Shine into your eyes.
The light of the sun illuminates the face of the person being addressed, casting everything else into darkness.

It seems I'm spell-bound by your smile.
The person confesses that they are captivated by the beauty of the other person, likely through their smile.

My eyes are swirling with a black and white design.
Their eyes are so transfixed that the world seems to be fading away in front of them.

The brightness of your face defines the night in which I stand,
The person's face is so bright that it illuminates the night and the singer standing within it.

Dazed and frozen.
The person is left dazed and overwhelmed by their captivation with the other.

It seems I've wandered from my mind,
The artist realizes that they are enraptured to the point that they have lost control of their own thoughts.

Arms out to reach you as I dive into those eyes.
The person stretches out their arms, as if to try and physically reach the other person.

I'll perch upon your sunlit brow (all we've got is time)
The person hopes to one day be able to sit on the other person's forehead in the bright sunlight, enjoying the moment fully knowing that it won't last forever.

And view a world that's fallen underneath your spell.
The singer is so enamored with the other that they see the world differently, as if everything is under the spell of the person they are admiring.

You're so far, so it seems, but I'll chase you endlessly through the dark open sea.
The artist acknowledges that the other may seem distant or unattainable, but they will continue to pursue them tirelessly, despite the vast obstacles in their way.

When the light starts to creep and you slip away from me, Only then will you see.
The other person may not realize the depth of the singer's feelings until they feel them slipping away.

All we've got is time,
The only thing we possess in abundance is time which is always moving forward.

All we've got is time, All we've got is..
Time is the finite measurement of existence that persists for all things, and that fact can be both inspiring and overwhelming.

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