Fragments of Time
Daft Punk Lyrics
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Letting the sunlight into my eyes
Our only plan is to improvise
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way, I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
Familiar faces I've never seen
Living the gold and the silver dream
Making me feel like I'm seventeen
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way, I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
These moments will shine
The lyrics of "Fragments of Time" by Daft Punk are evocative of a joyful feeling that can come from endless possibilities and living in the moment. The song is about a drive down a beautiful road towards a paradise where the singer is letting the sunlight into their eyes with no specific plan of what to do. The only objective is to improvise and have the time of their lives. The lyrics suggest that the singer wishes that this moment never ends and they keep building beautiful memories that can be turned into melodies, even though they are aware that everything eventually has to come to an end.
The lyrics of the chorus, "I'll just keep playing back these fragments of time, everywhere I go these moments will shine" suggest that even though the moment has to come to an end, they will keep replaying those happy moments in their mind and cherish them for all times to come. The second verse talks about the feeling of nostalgia for a time that they have never experienced themselves. This could possibly refer to the idea of romanticizing the past and living vicariously through history.
All in all, the lyrics of "Fragments of Time" are all about valuing and living in the moments of happiness and joy, and treasuring them even when they are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving this road down to paradise
Traveling towards a dreamy, idyllic place
Letting the sunlight into my eyes
Enjoying the beauty of nature and allowing oneself to be moved by it
Our only plan is to improvise
Living in the moment and embracing spontaneity
And it's crystal clear
The perspective on the situation is completely unambiguous and straightforward
That I don't ever want it to end
The moment is so wonderful that it should never come to a conclusion
If I had my way I would never leave
If possible, the situation would be sustained indefinitely
Keep building these random memories
Trying to make the most of the opportunity and create meaningful experiences
Turning our days into melodies
Transforming daily life into something beautiful and meaningful
But since I can't stay
Despite the desire to stay, the ability to do so is hindered
I'll just keep playing back
Recalling and reliving the memories
These fragments of time
The moments and experiences that were had
Everywhere I go
No matter where the journey leads in the future
These moments will shine
The memories will still be impactful and treasured
Familiar faces I've never seen
Meeting new people who feel like old friends
Living the gold and the silver dream
Being in a state of luxury and extravagance
Making me feel like I'm seventeen
Invoking a sense of youthful joy and carefree living
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Todd Edwards
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@MagicianMarvin
Lyrics:
Driving this road down to paradise
Letting the sunlight into my eyes
Our only plan is to improvise
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
Familiar faces I've never seen
Living the gold and the silver dream
Making me feel like I'm seventeen
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
@rickylafleur9601
Marvin LAM Driving this road down to paradise
Letting the sunlight into my eyes
Our only plan is to improvise
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
Familiar faces I've never seen
Living the gold and the silver dream
Making me feel like I'm seventeen
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
@CarterHerrigstad
Years later, this is still my favorite song of all time. It means so much to me.
The first time I heard music I liked, I was in a bowling ally with big screens playing music videos. Aerodynamic was playing, but I had no idea what it was or who did it. All I knew is I loved it. It wasn't untill years later that I found it again and who was responsible. I was hooked. I don't think there's been 2 days in a row since then I haven't listened to a Daft Punk song.
Random Access Memories became my favorite album since I first heard it with this song being my favorite song, even now. God I love this song, from all the little eastereggs in the lyrics to it's just chill and ultimate vibe it gives off. This reminds me of growing up in the best years of my life, as I played it all the time then. It fit the mood, this indescribable good feeling of being young and discovering friendship.
I remember playing it borderline ever time I went sailing, letting the sunlight in mg eyes.
I remember playing this in my friends car, driving to what felt like paradise.
I remember wanting it to never end.
Now, I can just playback these fragments of time. I don't get sad, because the moments still shine.
I know it all sounds corny, but I'm serious. This song means a lot to me and it always will.
Daft Punk may have ended their partnership with eachother but they're music will still live on be played daily by me. My framed vinyl of Random Access Memories will be within sight ever night as I sleep.
For anyone reading, I wish you have many more days to turn into melodies. Because when you turn back, oh man, you know the rest
@eduardobojalil7676
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
Godpseed gentelmen...
@rainepanda
this whole album is gold
@seniorchief6136
and silver, don't forget about Thomas.
@rainepanda
Senior Chief o haha so true
@zachgomes6315
rainepanda and silver
@DJaySplitSecond
This album is in my top 5 of all time, so glad they won a Grammy for this album
@vabishkarki9177
Brings back memories
@MagicianMarvin
Lyrics:
Driving this road down to paradise
Letting the sunlight into my eyes
Our only plan is to improvise
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
Familiar faces I've never seen
Living the gold and the silver dream
Making me feel like I'm seventeen
And it's crystal clear
That I don't ever want it to end
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Turning our days into melodies
But since I can't stay
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
I'll just keep playing back
These fragments of time
Everywhere I go
These moments will shine
@Haziel_2728
Marvin LAM thank you 😊
@nbuehster
If I had my way I would never leave
Keep building these random memories
Is that where the album title came from?
@fernandohoyosferreyra5555
gracias ♥