Tick Tock
Baylin Jessie Lyrics
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I was alone by the beach and stuck in it's trance, passing me by,
Passing everything I could have done, could have held in and embraced,
I am open these days
[Chorus]
And who but the sun knows if I'll rise,
It's taking me a long time to make this compromise,
Tick-tocking of a clock got a long way to heal
So shoot me in the back now and see if I run,
Let them watch while I cry and remember where I came from,
It's like kissing in the dark,
Looking for the lips that can make a kind mark
[Chorus]
I can't do it no more
And I wouldn't want to anymore
Can't do it, no
Passing everything I could have done,
Could have held in and embraced, I am open these days
[Chorus:Repeat x2]
The song "Tick Tock" by Baylin Jessie seems to be a reflection of the singer's inner struggle and her acceptance of the passing of time as inevitable. In the opening verse, she confesses her ignorance of the passing of time, possibly suggesting a state of denial or resistance. She then recounts being lost in the trance of the beach, passing her by with all the possibilities she could have grasped but didn't. The singer then asserts that she is open these days, possibly signaling her acceptance of the moment.
The chorus captures the essence of the song, as the lyrics address the passing of time and the struggle to make compromises. The singer acknowledges that only the sun knows if she will rise again, emphasizing the uncertainty of the future. She admits that it's taking her a long time to make a compromise, suggesting she's been grappling with a difficult decision. The tick-tock sound of the clock serves as a metaphor for the passage of time, which the singer believes has a long way to heal.
In the final verse, the singer asserts that she can't do it anymore, echoing the sentiment expressed in the chorus. She wouldn't want to do it anymore, suggesting that she's made up her mind. The verse concludes with the same line as the first verse, emphasizing the cyclical nature of time and how it relates to the singer's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I know nothing of that clock, tick tock sounds game
I am not aware of the passing of time and how it affects me.
I was alone by the beach and stuck in it's trance, passing me by
I was alone by the beach, lost in the moment, while time kept moving on.
Passing everything I could have done, could have held in and embraced,
I missed out on opportunities and experiences that I could have had.
I am open these days
I am now willing to experience life to its fullest and not let it pass me by.
And who but the sun knows if I'll rise
I do not know what the future holds, whether I will succeed or fail.
It's taking me a long time to make this compromise
It's been a long journey for me to come to terms with my current situation.
You know what I wanted and I'm wanting it still
I know what I desire and I'm still pursuing it.
Tick-tocking of a clock got a long way to heal
The sound of the ticking clock reminds me of my past regrets, and it will take me some time to overcome them.
So shoot me in the back now and see if I run
I am brave and will not run away from difficult situations.
Let them watch while I cry and remember where I came from
I will not hide my emotions and will stay true to my roots and upbringing.
It's like kissing in the dark, looking for the lips that can make a kind mark
It's like searching for something that brings happiness and fulfillment, but not knowing where it comes from.
I can't do it no more
I am tired of living a life with regrets and missed opportunities.
And I wouldn't want to anymore
I do not want to live my life with regrets anymore.
Chorus
The chorus repeats the main themes and emotions of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSIE BAYLIN, MARK GOLDENBERG
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