Time Is Running Out
Alexander O'Neal Lyrics


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Time is running out
Fast like speeding light
Keep up if you can
While youth is on your side
Don't waste another moment
Stand up and get started 'cause life is moving on it's time you're racing with
Stop wasting time, time is running out
Stop wasting time, time is running out
Some people seem to think they don't have nothing but time
But tomorrow is never guaranteed
Today live your life
Take off that yokish attitude let's change the way we think
'Cause the only way to change reality is to work hard on our dream
Stop wasting time, time is running out
I'm talking to you
Getting' busy stop wasting time, time is running out
Wait a minute. I'm going to laugh no procrastinating,
More participating stop wasting time, time is running out
I'm talking to you.
Stop wasting time. Time is running out
Talking' 'bout time, time, time time
Go get yourself some business don't worry 'bout mine
I'm talking to you.
Getting' busy you better get real
Stop wasting time, make up your mind
Stop wasting time. And you will find




Find a better way
Time is running out I'm talking to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Alexander O'Neal's song Time Is Running Out talk about the importance of time and how we should not to waste it. The song urges people to stop procrastinating and start working on their dreams since time waits for no one. The opening lyrics "Time is running out, fast like speeding light" paint a clear picture of how time flies and how quickly we can lose track of it. The song suggests that "while youth is on your side," it is the perfect time to chase your aspirations and make the most of life. The lyrics also mention how some people take their time for granted, without realizing that tomorrow is never guaranteed.


The lyrics also implore listeners to change their way of thinking and take a more proactive approach towards life. The line "Take off that yokish attitude let's change the way we think/ 'cause the only way to change reality is to work hard on our dream" encourages listeners to adopt a positive outlook on life and strive towards achieving their goals. The catchy chorus, "Stop wasting time, time is running out," emphasizes the urgency of time and how we should not let it slip away.


Overall, Alexander O'Neal's 'Time Is Running Out' is a motivational song that urges people not to take their time for granted and encourages them to adopt a proactive approach towards life. It highlights the importance of taking advantage of the present while working hard towards securing a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Time is running out
The time available for us to achieve our goals and dreams is limited and slowly decreasing


Fast like speeding light
The time is moving at a very fast pace, just like a ray of light moving through empty space


Keep up if you can
One should try to match the speed of time and make the most of it


While youth is on your side
This is the best time to start working towards your goals because as we age, our physical and mental abilities start to decline


Don't waste another moment
Every moment is precious and should not be wasted on trivial things


Stand up and get started 'cause life is moving on it's time you're racing with
Life is moving forward constantly, so we should start working towards our goals to keep up with the ever-changing world


Stop wasting time, time is running out
We should stop procrastinating and start taking action towards our goals because time is limited and running out


Some people seem to think they don't have nothing but time
Some people assume that they have plenty of time to achieve their goals and dreams


But tomorrow is never guaranteed
We should not take our future for granted because we cannot predict what is going to happen


Today live your life
We should focus on living in the present moment and making the most of what we have today rather than worrying about the future


Take off that yokish attitude let's change the way we think
We need to change our mindset and stop holding ourselves back with negative thoughts and beliefs


'Cause the only way to change reality is to work hard on our dream
We need to work hard towards our dreams to make them a reality and change our lives for the better


Stop wasting time, time is running out
We need to stop procrastinating and take action towards our goals because time is limited and running out


I'm talking to you
This message is directed towards the person listening to the song


Getting' busy stop wasting time, time is running out
We need to get busy and start taking action towards our goals because time is limited and running out


Wait a minute. I'm going to laugh no procrastinating,
The singer is acknowledging that it's easy to procrastinate but it's important to stop and take action instead


More participating stop wasting time, time is running out
We need to participate more actively in our lives and not waste any more time because time is limited and running out


I'm talking to you.
This message is directed towards the person listening to the song


Stop wasting time. Time is running out
We need to stop procrastinating and take action towards our goals because time is limited and running out


Talking' 'bout time, time, time time
This song is all about the importance of time and how it's running out


Go get yourself some business don't worry 'bout mine
We should focus on our own goals and not worry about what others are doing


I'm talking to you.
This message is directed towards the person listening to the song


Getting' busy you better get real
We need to get serious and take real action towards our goals


Stop wasting time, make up your mind
We need to stop wasting time and make a decision to take action towards our goals


Stop wasting time. And you will find
If we stop procrastinating and take action towards our goals, we will find success


Find a better way
We should look for a better way to achieve our goals and not waste any more time


Time is running out I'm talking to you
This message is directed towards the person listening to the song to take action towards their goals before it's too late




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