Proxima Centauri
At the Drive-In Lyrics

T-minus ten seconds and counting
There are only ten seconds left to some important event, and time is ticking away.

Ten seconds to counting
The clock is ticking towards the end of something, with only ten seconds of time remaining.

Ten seconds to go
There are ten seconds left before something important or significant happens, and time is running out quickly.

Metronome charisma
Something is keeping perfect time and pace, like a musical metronome that is both precise and captivating in its consistency.

Keeping time
Something is maintaining a steady rhythm and pace, which is likely an important factor in whatever is happening.

In sling shot tempo
The pace of something is accelerating quickly, like a space craft being propelled forward by a slingshot effect.

Utopia the landfill crawls
There is a seemingly ideal place that exists, but it is also tainted by waste and decay, which is slowly spreading and creeping across the landscape.

Omens that back the truth
There are signs or symbols that confirm or affirm the veracity of a particular belief or reality.

Erase the veins of this dateline
Some aspect of time or history is being obliterated or wiped away, leaving no trace or evidence behind.

As it tells the story
Despite the fact that a particular thing or event may be vanishing, there is still a narrative or account that is being communicated about it.

Of this Roman fracture
There is a rupture or break in something that is reminiscent of the fall of the ancient Roman empire, which was characterized by corruption, decay, and collapse.

Space time cliché
There is a sense of predictability and familiarity in the way that time and space operate, which has become somewhat trite or overused.

I can't believe
The singer is in a state of disbelief or shock about something that has happened or is happening before their eyes.

The feeble recipe
Some plan or strategy that seemed weak or inadequate has surprisingly succeeded in achieving its intended result.

Civilization tastes so good
The structures and institutions of society appear to be operating well and functioning in a way that is satisfying or fulfilling to the singer.

Nero has conquered the stars
Individuals in positions of power or influence have achieved great things or exerted control over vast domains, like the infamous Roman emperor Nero, who had an insatiable appetite for domination and excess.

No one ever saw the spacesuit togas
Individuals who are powerful or influential may have secret or hidden aspects of their persona that the public is unaware of, like wearing togas made of space suits.

A wreath around the head
A symbol or emblem of authority or distinction that is worn on the head, like a crown or garland.

Like Saturn's rings
The appearance of the wreath or symbol has a circular, flowing shape that is reminiscent of the rings surrounding the planet Saturn.

Stole your recipe
Someone has taken or appropriated a particular idea or method that was not theirs to claim.

The ghostship cemetery
A place where abandoned or forgotten ships go to rest, like a graveyard for vessels that are no longer useful or functioning.

We won't lie
The artist is indicating that they are telling the truth, and are not trying to deceive or conceal information from their audience.

Et tu Brute unfolding
There is a sense of betrayal or treachery happening, like the famous scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, where a close ally betrays the singer.

Under the breath
Something is being said or communicated in a quiet or muffled way, implying that it is secretive or confidential.

Under the fall Caligula time warp
Something is happening or being experienced in a way that is disorienting, surreal, or possibly hallucinogenic, like being transported to the reign of the infamous Roman emperor Caligula.

Decadence in fleets come rain-storming
There is an overwhelming sense of immorality, corruption, and indulgence that is being expressed or manifesting itself in various forms, like a massive storm that drenches everything with its intensity.

Under threats of gluttony and lies
People are being manipulated or coerced through tactics of excessive consumption or deceit, which are seen as powerful and effective tools for persuasion.