Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
Twenty Four Hours
Athlete Lyrics
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There's pretty faces left to right
I'm just frozen staring into space
Faster than the speed of light
I'm holding on I'm holding tight
'Cause stars are gonna crash into this place
And it's caught wide screen so we don't miss a thing
'Cause all i waited for is
Closing in
Still got Twenty Four Hours
We're closing in
Still got twenty four hours
This is more than daily bread
It's three degrees, it's something else
And you just take it all into your stride
Couldn't be an accident 'cause I can't see no ambulance
I know that we will work it out this time
And it's caught wide screen so we don't miss a thing
Now I'm standing clear
'Cause all i waited for is
Closing in
Still got Twenty Four Hours
We're closing in
Still got twenty four hours
Closing in
Still got Twenty Four Hours
We're closing in
Still got twenty four hours
It's not over
It's not over
Still got twenty four hours
It's not over
It's not over yet
Still got twenty four hours
The first few lines of Athlete's song "Twenty Four Hours" paint a picture of a busy and bustling environment, with people rushing in all directions and pretty faces everywhere. Despite this, the singer seems to be frozen, trapped in their thoughts as they stare off into space. The speed of life is moving too fast, as fast as the speed of light, yet the singer is holding on tight because they know that something big is going to happen, something that could crash into the place where they stand.
The second verse introduces a sense of uncertainty, with the singer recognizing that what they are experiencing is not just another typical day, but something more significant. The use of the phrase "daily bread" suggests that this is an essential part of life, but the fact that it is "three degrees" and "something else" adds to the mystery and tension of the moment. It is not clear what has happened or what will happen, but the singer remains calm and composed, confident that they will work it out.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of anticipation and urgency building, which is reflected in the repetition of the chorus. The repeated phrase "closing in" emphasizes the idea that time is running out, and the fact that they still have "twenty-four hours" suggests that there is a deadline looming. However, the song ends on a somewhat hopeful note - "it's not over yet" - with the implication that there is still time to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
People rushing left to right
There are busy people moving from one side to another.
There's pretty faces left to right
I see beautiful faces everywhere.
I'm just frozen staring into space
I am still and lost in my thoughts.
Faster than the speed of light
Things are happening very quickly.
I'm holding on I'm holding tight
I am clinging on to something, trying to stay grounded.
'Cause stars are gonna crash into this place
Something big and unexpected is about to happen.
And it's caught wide screen so we don't miss a thing
We are observing everything closely, like looking at a movie on a big screen.
Now I'm standing clear
I am no longer confused or lost.
'Cause all i waited for is
I have been patiently waiting for something.
Closing in
We are getting closer to our goal or the expected event.
Still got Twenty Four Hours
We still have a whole day left to accomplish what we need to.
This is more than daily bread
This is not just a routine or ordinary situation, it's something more significant.
It's three degrees, it's something else
It is not just one thing, but a combination of different factors that make this unique.
And you just take it all into your stride
You accept everything that comes your way without getting phased or overwhelmed.
Couldn't be an accident 'cause I can't see no ambulance
Something must have been done intentionally, as there are no immediate consequences.
I know that we will work it out this time
I am confident that we can solve this issue this time around.
It's not over
The situation is not finished yet.
It's not over yet
The situation is not finished, there is still more time to resolve it.
Still got twenty four hours
We still have a whole day left to fix the problem or achieve our goal.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAREY WILLETTS, JOEL POTT, STEVEN ROBERTS, TIMOTHY WANSTALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@AllTimeVanz0407
please make more music please !!!! ive been listening to your band since 2010
@aaryamdev108
New music!
@andrewmalcolm7795
Still listening in 2020. Probably one of the greatest bands of their generation.
@cosmicdraco7041
This is such an epic song of theirs, one of my absolute favourites.
@mpritWLnVIP
One of the best music album in the world in my opinion.. Tourist album by Athlete 👍👍
@hungryhendry
These guys are top class musicians. The production is fantastic; a tool used in this album that most people don't understand these days and that is space. Beautifully simple.
@kingfergie7717
I'd like to dedicate this song to everyone who was a teen in the 90s and never realised the last 24 hours of 1999 would end the greatest part of our lives 😥
@irwinsno1fan27
Forgot how good this song is, haven't heard it 4 15 years or so. Bring back music like this!!!
@neilfo90
this song live is UNREAL!!! the ending lasted 4 ages and nobody wanted it to stop was immense love them live