Time To Go
Dr. Octopus Lyrics


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Where'd all the time go?
It's starting to fly
See how the hands go
Waving goodbye
And you know I get so forgetful
When I look in your eyes

Now she's walking backwards (now she's walking backwards)
Through a parade (parade)
And I'm stuck in the shadow (I'm stuck in the shadow)
Blocking the shade (shade)
And there ain't no way to sweep up
The mess that we've made

She gets dressed up like a pillow
So she's always in bed
Flowers for the sick and dead
She's on the go, way too fast and way too slow
She'll turn to stone at hospitals and funeral homes
And when the fog rises
Somebody sighs who is not in disguise anymore

There's nothing to keep you (nothing to keep you)
From falling in love
It starts at the bottom (it starts at the bottom)
And comes from above
Like pieces of a puzzle
Like a hand in a glove

She gets dressed up like a pillow
So she's always in bed
Flowers for the sick and dead
She's on the go, way too fast and way too slow
She'll turn and stop at hospitals and funeral homes
And when the tide rises
Somebody sinks and is gone in the blink of an eye





Somebody sinks and is gone in the blink of an eye

Overall Meaning

The song "Time To Go" by Dr. Octopus reflects upon the passage of time and the fleeting nature of life. The first verse opens with a sense of confusion and apprehension towards time, as the singer acknowledges its rapid pace. He then laments being forgetful when looking into his companion's eyes, as if time has prevented him from maintaining a clear memory. The following lines are somewhat cryptic, as the scene shifts to a woman walking backwards through a parade and the singer being stuck in a shadow blocking the shade. The metaphor implies that the singer is hindered by time and cannot escape it or clean up the mess it leaves behind.


The second verse delves into the woman's character, as she seems to embody both fast and slow-moving qualities. She dons a pillow-like appearance and brings flowers to the sick and dead, suggesting a comforting and nurturing personality. However, the line "She'll turn to stone at hospitals and funeral homes" implies that she might also be desensitized or overwhelmed by death and suffering. The final lines of the verse speak to the suddenness of life's changes, as someone disappears in the blink of an eye when the tide rises.


Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of time as an unpredictable force, capable of both bringing people together and tearing them apart. The theme of mortality and impermanence is conveyed through imagery of hospitals, funerals, and disappearing into thin air. The metaphorical language allows for various interpretations of the song's meaning and might encourage the listener to reflect on their own relationship with time and death.


Line by Line Meaning

Where'd all the time go?
As time flies, people often question where it went.


It's starting to fly
Time is moving quickly.


See how the hands go
Observing the movement of time through the movement of clock hands.


Waving goodbye
Time's passing is like a goodbye gesture.


And you know I get so forgetful When I look in your eyes
One's focus and awareness can diminish when captivated by love.


Now she's walking backwards (now she's walking backwards) Through a parade (parade) And I'm stuck in the shadow (I'm stuck in the shadow) Blocking the shade (shade) And there ain't no way to sweep up The mess that we've made
The singer's love is over and now he feels left behind and unable to fix the problems that caused it.


She gets dressed up like a pillow So she's always in bed Flowers for the sick and dead She's on the go, way too fast and way too slow She'll turn to stone at hospitals and funeral homes And when the fog rises Somebody sighs who is not in disguise anymore
The singer's love is constantly moving but never seems to go anywhere, while also dealing with life and death situations. They also describe how someone is no longer hiding their true emotions.


There's nothing to keep you (nothing to keep you) From falling in love It starts at the bottom (it starts at the bottom) And comes from above Like pieces of a puzzle Like a hand in a glove
Love is something that can't be controlled or stopped, and comes from unexpected places in life. It is also presented as something that is meant to fit together perfectly.


And when the tide rises Somebody sinks and is gone in the blink of an eye
Life continues to move forward, and some people get left behind or taken away suddenly.




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Written by: SCOTT MCMICKEN, TOBY LEAMAN

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