Time Machine
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Every now and then I think of you
I think of all the things we’d do
Drinking Diamond White and Malibu
And then when it run out, Taboo
We would stay up late and fool around
Caught up in deep and meaningfuls
I told you things I’d never told myself
I grew up right in front of you

I forgive you, forget me
That’s just how it’s meant to be
My nostalgic time machine
Transporting me back to you (and you to me)

Voices
Seven of them inside of me
Each requiring autonomy, autonomy
Hostage
Trapped forever in a prism
Nothing’s truly ever what it seems

Every now and then I think of you
Nirvana playing in your room
Choking on the ashes of her enemy
You'd sing out of tune
I’m not like them but I can pretend
You would often say to me
And I knew exactly what you meant
We could never be completely free

I forgive you, forget me
That’s just how it’s meant to be
My nostalgic time machine
Transporting me back to you
And you to me and me to you and you to me

Voices
Seven of them inside of me
Each requiring autonomy, autonomy
Hostage
Trapped forever in a pris
Nothing’s truly ever what it seems

Took a little time to be without you
Musicality - it nearly left me
We were intertwined like fire and water
The reason I was shook - because of you
You took all my yearning and all of my hunger
I was like a child without a mother
I can’t forget the cassettes
That you made for me everyday
I mistook your sad look
For the end, maybe I was too hasty

Voices
Seven of them inside of me
Each requiring autonomy, autonomy
Hostage
Trapped forever in a prism
Nothing’s truly ever what it seems
Every now and then I think of you
I think of all the things we’d do
Every now and then I think of you
I think of all the things we’d do

My nostalgic time machine
Transporting me back to you




My nostalgic time machine
Transporting me back to you, and you to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Autoheart's song "Time Machine" evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The singer reminisces about the moments shared with their former partner, engaging in youthful activities and deep conversations. They recount drinking together, singing along to Nirvana's music, and feeling a sense of growth and self-discovery in the relationship. However, as time passes, they come to realize that forgiveness and letting go are necessary in order to move forward.


The line "Voices, seven of them inside of me, each requiring autonomy" suggests a struggle within the singer's mind, as different aspects of their personality contend for control. They feel like a hostage to their own thoughts and emotions, trapped within a prism of conflicting desires and memories. The lyrics emphasize that things are not always as they seem, underscoring the complexity and ambiguity of relationships.


The chorus serves as a mantra of acceptance and release, as the singer forgives their former partner and acknowledges that their separation is inevitable. They refer to their memories as a "nostalgic time machine," symbolizing the power of reminiscence to transport them back to that past love, even if only momentarily.


Overall, the song captures the bittersweet longing for a lost love, recognizing the need to let go while still cherishing the memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Every now and then I think of you
Occasionally, thoughts of you resurface in my mind


I think of all the things we’d do
Recalling the various activities and experiences we would engage in


Drinking Diamond White and Malibu
Enjoying drinks like Diamond White and Malibu together


And then when it run out, Taboo
Switching to Taboo when the previous drinks finished


We would stay up late and fool around
We used to stay awake until the early hours and engage in playful activities


Caught up in deep and meaningfuls
Engaged in conversations that were profound and significant


I told you things I’d never told myself
Sharing secrets and personal information that I had never admitted to myself before


I grew up right in front of you
You witnessed and played a role in my personal growth and maturation


I forgive you, forget me
I release any resentment towards you and let go of any memories related to me


That’s just how it’s meant to be
This is the natural course of our relationship


My nostalgic time machine
Reminiscing through a metaphorical device that transports me to the past


Transporting me back to you (and you to me)
Returning to the memories and emotional connection we shared


Voices
Internal thoughts or conflicting emotions within me


Seven of them inside of me
Several distinct thoughts or emotions coexisting within my mind


Each requiring autonomy, autonomy
Each demanding their own independence and individuality


Hostage
Feeling trapped or held captive


Trapped forever in a prism
Permanently confined within a complex and distorted reality


Nothing’s truly ever what it seems
Things are often deceptive or misleading, not reflecting their true nature


Nirvana playing in your room
The band Nirvana's music resonating in your personal space


Choking on the ashes of her enemy
Experiencing the aftermath and negative consequences of a conflict or rivalry


You'd sing out of tune
You would sing with a lack of accuracy or inability to hit correct notes


I’m not like them but I can pretend
Although I don't identify with them, I can imitate their behavior or characteristics


You would often say to me
You would frequently express this sentiment to me


And I knew exactly what you meant
I understood your intention or message perfectly


We could never be completely free
Our connection always had limitations or constraints


Took a little time to be without you
It required a short period to adjust to your absence


Musicality - it nearly left me
My ability to appreciate or engage with music almost disappeared


We were intertwined like fire and water
Our connection was contrasting and conflicting, yet inseparable


The reason I was shook - because of you
You were the cause of my emotional disturbance or unease


You took all my yearning and all of my hunger
You consumed my desires and aspirations completely


I was like a child without a mother
I felt abandoned, lost, and dependent in your absence


I can’t forget the cassettes
I still remember the cassette tapes you gave me


That you made for me everyday
The personalized mixtapes you created for me regularly


I mistook your sad look
I misinterpreted your expression of sadness


For the end, maybe I was too hasty
Thinking it signaled the conclusion of our connection, perhaps I acted too quickly




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Barnaby Calman, Jody Gadsden, Simon Neilson

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José Manuel Sánchez

Hoping this video makes the song reach more people.

Discordant Congregate

Incredible video for an incredible song, definitely one of my favorites off of the album! I know nobody asked, but my general take on the story of the video, as much as there is one, is that Classic Queer Experience™ of being on a family road trip and having your carefully upkept dissociation interrupted by spotting Another Queer, daydreaming about vibing with them, how cool it would be to be friends, etc, and eventually coming back to reality to see that they've pinged you as well (being given the shake at the end). I may be real off, but figured I'd put it here anyway, since I always like seeing what people think about this kind of thing. All of the Autoheart videos are incredible, the blatant queer themes in almost every single one of them really make me feel at home watching them, thank you all so much for making such incredible music!

Discordant Congregate

@Ian Chambers That's a really cool take, I like that a lot! Thanks so much for sharing, I really enjoyed reading this, and I definitely agree on the transition vibes, that's something I hadn't picked up on but is definitely there! <3

Ian Chambers

I love this, and didn't even think of the video in this way. It's amazing the different ways these videos can be viewed depending on our individual experiences and life journeys.

The view I came away with from the video was more of a past/present collide situation. Whether a daydream, or more spooky and surreal. The reality that we can change so much over the course of our lives, and these weird feelings we have that we can't explain when we're young could one day lead us to our true self. I got big Cis to Non-binary/trans transition vibes and loved every moment. Every Autoheart video is another chance to see queer culture from different lenses and I'm here for it!

ThePandajpg

“carefully upkept dissociation”
this comment slapped me in the face and called me a f*g

Chashah Johnson

I got that story too!

alex

This songs sounds like the kind of song you'd both dance and cry too

alex

Probably at the same time

Peculiar Planets

Idk why but seeing someone with headphones in a restaurant dancing to what they were listening to is such an autism mood bc so often I sit in public places listening to music to drown out the noise, and often I will bop my head or tap my feet, and if I'm standing somewhere I will actually dance a little. So it was very nice to see something so relatable! (and in general the video is amazing!!)

Blake Miller

Feels so good to hear that iconic Autoheart yodel-vibrato again. Been with you guys for years, keep it up

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