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Not Enough Time
Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt Lyrics
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No this is not our fate
The lives in which they are bound
And there is something more we know it has to be found
I know the world won't wait, the tide is turning around
And there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
With all their wicked words they'll never hold you down
No this is not our fate
The tide is turning around
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
Hey
And there's not enough time
Ah ah
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you
Oh, ah, there's not enough time
Not enough time
There's not enough time
There's not enough time, hey
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
Not enough time
I will still be here
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
And no there's not enough time
There's not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
The lyrics of "Not Enough Time" by Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt speak to the power of individual agency and resilience in the face of external pressures. The song opens with an acknowledgment of the negativity and oppression that can come from others, as they "try to hold you down" with their "wicked words." However, there is a steadfast belief that this is not the ultimate destiny for individuals, nor for humanity. The repetition of the line "there's not enough time" underscores the urgency of the moment, and the need for action in the face of adversity.
The second stanza of the song focuses on the half-light, or the liminal space between dark and light. It is here that the singer stands before their audience, perhaps a metaphor for standing up against the darkness that threatens to consume us. The imagery of a "last dance of an old life" suggests a sense of finality, but also of transformation and possibility. The idea that "the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay" speaks to the idea that change is inevitable, but there is still hope and resilience despite this. When the night passes, "I will still be here" speaks to a sense of self-assurance and a refusal to be overcome.
Overall, "Not Enough Time" is a powerful anthem for anyone struggling against negative external pressures. It urges the listener to take action, to believe in themselves, and to recognize that change is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
With their wicked words they'll try to hold you down
Despite their malicious words, they cannot keep you from your destiny.
No this is not our fate
Their negativity cannot dictate our future.
The lives in which they are bound
Their limiting beliefs confine their existence.
And there is something more we know it has to be found
We have a sense that there is a deeper meaning or purpose to life.
I know the world won't wait, the tide is turning around
Change is coming, and we must act quickly to keep up.
And there's not enough time
Time is short, and there is much to be done.
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
In the aftermath of past mistakes and regrets, in the uncertain present.
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
We are moving forward and leaving behind what no longer serves us.
Now the cool wind's blowing and we can't stay, but it's alright
Although change is difficult, it is necessary and ultimately beneficial.
When the night is gone I will still be here
No matter what challenges lie ahead, we will persevere.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY HEWITT, CLAUS TERHOEVEN, EMMA HEWITT, STEFAN BOSSEMS
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@ShiruKitty
With their wicked words they’ll try to hold you down
No this is not our fate
The lives in which they are bound
And there is something more we know it has to be found
I know the world won’t wait, the tide is turning around
And there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
With all their wicked words they’ll never hold you down
No this is not our fate
The tide is turning around
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind’s blowing and we can’t stay, but it’s alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
Hey
And there’s not enough time
Ah ah
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you
Oh, ah, there’s not enough time
Not enough time
There’s not enough time
There’s not enough time, hey
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
Not enough time
I will still be here
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
And no there’s not enough time
There’s not enough time
In the fallout of the wasted, in the half light
I stand before you in the last dance of an old life
Now the cool wind’s blowing and we can’t stay, but it’s alright
When the night is gone I will still be here
@personaldove
I'm literally in tears.
I was here ten years ago.
Why is time flying so fast????
Please stop!
@Soul03
Wish I can go back to 2009 and enjoy this masterpiece again🤘🏼
@snixzr
All we have is this moment
@velocirapture
And yet.. Think of all the many that are now gone and are no longer with us. It’s a privilege to still be able to enjoy the good things like this in a sea of suffering
@TypeR3522
100% there when I was 14 first discovering this masterpiece now I’m in my 30s there certainly is not enough time 😮
@SSBBMario301
Bro I’m listening to this EXACTLY 15 years later and I didn’t know. It’s Jan 18th 2024. Happy 15th anniversary to one of the first bangers of 2009.
@karlpeart1752
From 2 min 47 sec I’m suddenly treated to what I feel angels sound like. Heavenly.
@velocirapture
Exactly.. indescribable. It’s like the hairs on my body are all standing but for a heavenly reason
@chaichai.
Every once in a while, it’s nice to take a stroll on memory lane 💖💖 #TranceFam
@richardmossy5540
Yes it is! And I def miss the trance days of the 2000s.