Time Machine
Amy Kuney Lyrics


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Verse 1:
Look, I?ve built a time machine
To take us back to when
Your favorite word was ?please?
And mine was always ?yes?

Verse 2:
Grown-ups and ?no no? words
They spelled over our heads
We?ll go back with all we?ve learned
And translate what they said

Bridge:

We?ll fast forward a year or so
We can?t wait here we have to know
Will we still be each other?s or alone?

Verse 3:
So on the count of three
A year from now tonight




We'll both turn in bed to see
Who could be sleeping on the other side

Overall Meaning

In the song "Time Machine" by Amy Kuney, the singer talks about building a time machine that takes them back to a time when things were simpler, and they were younger. The singer wants to go back to a time when they had a strong connection and a deep understanding of each other's needs. The time machine is the best way to go back in time and find that special bond that they have lost over the years of growing up. The lyrics suggest that growing up has brought all sorts of complications and challenges, making it tough to understand each other's needs and connect in a meaningful way.


In the third verse, the singer mentions fast-forwarding a year, questioning if they'll still be together or alone. The fear of losing one another adds more depth to the meaning behind the song. It is a universal thought that everyone worries about, especially those in long-standing relationships. The lyrics reflect this fear and show that it is not only the singer's fear but a fear shared by others who have been in long-term relationships. The song ends on a note of suspense as the singer wonders who will be sleeping on the other side next year.


The song "Time Machine" has a deeper meaning of nostalgia, regret, and longing. It is a reflection on how time passes too quickly, and we often forget the little things that we used to cherish with our loved ones. The lyrics show how growing up complicates our lives but how there is a beauty in simplicity and a desire to go back to those moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, I've built a time machine
I have constructed a creation that can take us back in time


To take us back to when
The time machine will take us to a previous point in time


Your favorite word was 'please'
When we travel back in time, your commonly used word was 'please'


And mine was always 'yes'
My frequently spoken word at that time was 'yes'


Grown-ups and 'no no' words
Adults and the terms they forbade or frowned upon


They spelled over our heads
They used words too complicated for us to understand


We'll go back with all we've learned
We will return with the knowledge we have acquired since then


And translate what they said
We'll interpret their language and expressions for ourselves


We'll fast forward a year or so
We will advance ahead in time by about a year


We can't wait here we have to know
We're eager to uncover the future we'll experience


Will we still be each other's or alone?
We're uncertain whether we'll remain in each other's company or be by ourselves


So on the count of three
After counting to three


A year from now tonight
At this exact date a year from now


We'll both turn in bed to see
We'll look in bed beside us


Who could be sleeping on the other side
We may discover another person sleeping next to us




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