Matter of Time
Arbi Lyrics

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So do we stand
With idle hands
Afraid to bend and break
Something you can't shake

And through these storms
And twisted thorns
Every time you lie awake

I find I'm thinking

Someone help me out
'Cause this is slowly killing me now
I believe
It will keep dragging me back down
It's just a matter of time

Without the words
So unrehearsed
It feels like the first time
Losing us and slowly losing light

The only part that still seems whole
This feels so inevitable
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How do we let it go

Someone help me out
'Cause this is slowly killing me now
I believe
It will keep dragging me back down
It's just a matter of time

What if you never hurt
What if you never feel wrong
It doesn't change a thing
This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me
All you want and all you need
This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me

Someone help me out
'Cause this is slowly killing me now
I believe
That it's still dragging me back down
It's just a matter of time

This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me
All you want and all you need
This is slowly killing me

This is slowly killing me
This is slowly killing me

All you want and all you need
This is slowly killing me

Overall Meaning

The song "Matter of Time" by Arbi is a powerful representation of the struggle with letting go of a toxic relationship. The opening lines address the fear of taking action and breaking away from a situation that is causing harm. The following verse talks about the consequence of not taking action, and the toll it takes on an individual. Throughout the song, the lyrics address the struggle of letting go of a relationship that has become a source of pain, while acknowledging the difficulty in doing so.

The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being stuck and dragged down by the situation, acknowledging that it's only a matter of time before one is consumed by it. The choice to use the phrase "All you want and all you need" suggests that sometimes holding on to things, even if they are bad for us, can feel like the only option. The bridge talks about the devastating impact of the toxic relationship, and how it feels like it's slowly killing the person involved. The repetition of the line "this is slowly killing me" drives home the point they are trying to make.

Overall, the lyrics of the song are about the internal conflict with letting go of something that is slowly causing harm. It’s a passionate cry for help and a plea for someone to intervene and help the person realize that they deserve better.

Line by Line Meaning

So do we stand
Are we idle?

With idle hands
Are we not moving?

Afraid to bend and break
Are we too scared of change?

Something you can't shake
Is there a fear that lingers?

And through these storms
In the midst of chaos?

And twisted thorns
And painful moments?

Every time you lie awake
When your mind is restless?

I find I'm thinking
I begin to contemplate

Someone help me out
I need assistance

Cause this is slowly killing me now
This burden is taking its toll

I believe
I am convinced