Time Machine
Alicia Keys Lyrics


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Fear of what's in the mirror, yeah
So much to be afraid of
Scared of what we're made of
And what we might be

Young life flies out the window, yeah
It's not the time that changed us
It's the dreams that we weren't chasing
Come back to haunt us, eventually

That's why every morning, after dawn and
Tell your darling something is calling
Drive me crazy, I just can't explain it

Go out of your mind
(Out of your mind, out of your mind, out of your mind)
Go out of your mind
(Out of your mind, out of your mind)

No, we can't rewind, life ain't no time machine
But once you free your mind, there's beauty in everything

That's why every morning, after dawn and
Tell your darling something is calling
Drive me crazy, I just can't explain it

Go out of your mind
(Out of your mind, out of your mind, out of your mind)
Go out of your mind
(Out of your mind, out of your mind)





No, we can't rewind, life ain't no time machine
But once you free your mind, there's beauty in everything

Overall Meaning

The song Time Machine by Alicia Keys explores themes of self-reflection, fear, and the passage of time. The lyrics begin with the acknowledgment of the fear that accompanies looking at oneself in the mirror. There is a sense of uncertainty and apprehension surrounding what we are made of and what we could become. The second verse speaks to the passing of time and how it is not time itself that has changed us, but rather the dreams we did not pursue that come back to haunt us. The chorus encourages breaking free of these confines and going out of your mind. This repeated phrase emphasizes the need for self-discovery and exploration, letting go of one's apprehensions and unlocking their full potential.


The lyrics suggest that while we cannot turn back time, freeing ourselves from our fears and limitations can help us find the beauty in everything. This realization can only come from embracing the unknown and living in the present, which is underscored by the repeated call to "go out of your mind." Ultimately, there is an invitation to be curious and discover all that life has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Fear of what's in the mirror, yeah
The fear of the reflection of oneself in the mirror.


So much to be afraid of
There are many things that instill fear in us.


Scared of what we're made of
We are scared of our true nature and characteristics.


And what we might be
We are scared of our potential and the person we may become.


Young life flies out the window, yeah
Youthful years pass by quickly.


It's not the time that changed us
It is not the passage of time that transforms us.


It's the dreams that we weren't chasing
It is the dreams that we did not pursue that haunt us.


Come back to haunt us, eventually
These dreams will eventually return to have an impact on us.


That's why every morning, after dawn and
This is why every morning, once the sun has risen,


Tell your darling something is calling
You should tell your loved one that something is beckoning you.


Drive me crazy, I just can't explain it
It drives me insane because I am unable to comprehend it.


Go out of your mind
You should allow yourself to lose your inhibitions and irrationality.


(Out of your mind, out of your mind, out of your mind)


No, we can't rewind, life ain't no time machine
It is impossible to travel back in time and undo the past.


But once you free your mind, there's beauty in everything
However, by liberating your mind, you will find beauty in all aspects of life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Coleridge Tillman, Robin Morris Tadross

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@ifyouknowyouknow6964

Ketrin Polešak yeah :)
Lol
Because the point of the message wasn’t about who’s better or worse
It was about how they are two of different kind.
Like Gemini
They all play a part in the way the world is .
So this is an illusion the same way the kardashians are .
That’s why I said .
I don’t side with any of them .
I saw past the music and the flash .
I guess you still don’t



@mariahenrique1127

"Time Machine"

Fear of what's in the mirror, yeah
So much to be afraid of
Scared of what we're made of
And what we might be

Young life flies out the window, yeah
It's not the time that changed us
It's the dreams that we weren't chasing
Come back to haunt us, eventually

That's why every morning, after dawn and
Tell your darling something is calling
Drive me crazy, I just can't explain it

Go out of your mind (Out of your mind, out of your mind, out of your mind)
Go out of your mind (Out of your mind, out of your mind)

No, we can't rewind, life ain't no time machine
But once you free your mind, there's beauty in everything

That's why every morning, after dawn and
Tell your darling something is calling
Drive me crazy, I just can't explain it

Go out of your mind (Out of your mind, out of your mind, out of your mind)
Go out of your mind (Out of your mind, out of your mind)

No, we can't rewind, life ain't no time machine
But once you free your mind, there's beauty in everything



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@henrielko5653

Damn she is still so pretty, time has not changed her.

@unitybull7985

More beautiful

@mythoughtsarenothisthoughts

That she is!

@sauloz88

henri elko time doesn’t forgive. It changes every one.

@mirandag3136

henri elko yeah she’s drop dead gorgeous she’s a natural beauty 😍😍💜💜♥️♥️🔥🔥

@har_monique

Yup and let’s not forget she’s completely makeup free showing her flaws and all which there are none!!!!! 😱😱😱😱🙌🏽🙌🏽😩

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@AaliyaFenty

She was gone for too long glad she’s back!!

@mildredwhite4685

Yez

@soototallyarii

Omayra she wasn’t gone, she just had some non mainstream stuff... amazing songs on her album Here

@rhalum

@@soototallyarii disagree, "Here" is her worst album.

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