Get Me to the World on Time
Electric Prunes The Lyrics
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Here I go (higher, higher)
Here I go, go, go, go, go
You gotta get me to the world on time
You gotta get me to the world on time
The minute you walk in the room I break into a sweat
My hands begin to shake so bad I can't light my cigarette
If I could get my feet to move I'd turn around and run
My pulse is beatin' faster
And I'm headin' for disaster
Here I go (higher, higher)
Here I go (higher, higher)
Here I go
Get me to the world on time
You gotta get me to the world on time
One kiss from you and my whole body starts to actin' strange
You shake up all my hormones, you put me through a change
This chemical reaction isn't easy to refine
You drive me to distraction, you disturb my peace of mind
You got me spinning like a top now
And I don't know how to stop now
Is this what loves all about
Lately I feel so without
Wild sensations
Sweet frustrations
You get me goin' and there's no slowin' me down
Here I go
Whoa here I go, go
Whoa, Here I go, go, go
"Get Me To The World On Time" by Electric Prunes is a song about a nervous young man who is completely overwhelmed by the presence of his love interest. The song cuts across two main themes - time and love - and underscores the compulsion, anxiousness, and excitement that come with falling in love. The lyrics express that the singer is at the mercy of his love interest, and he needs her help to get him to the world on time. This 'world' represents everything that matters in life - success, fame, and purpose. He chants, "Here I go higher, higher" to show how high he is willing to go for his lover. He is physically, emotionally and psychologically consumed by her and can't bring himself to stay away.
The chorus of the song amplifies this idea. The anxiety that the singer feels is heightened by the fact that he is struggling to find his place in the world. He is afraid that he will miss his opportunity and be left out in life. The lyrics "You gotta get me to the world on time" emphasizes the importance of time and the need to be at the right place at the right time. It is a metaphorical expression of how people need help to find their purpose and succeed in life.
The bridge of the song further captures the helplessness and confusion that come with falling in love. The chemical reaction that the singer feels is uncontrollable, and he is unsure of what to do about it. The lyrics, "Wild sensations, Sweet frustrations, You get me going and there's no slowing me down" show how deeply affected he is by this relationship. He is swept off his feet, and there is no turning back.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the highs and lows of being in a relationship. It captures the euphoria of falling in love, the anxiety of not knowing if it will work out, and the helplessness that comes with becoming dependent on someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go (higher, higher)
The singer is experiencing a rush of emotions and excitement
Here I go, go, go, go, go
The singer is eager to start something new and is full of energy
You gotta get me to the world on time
The singer is asking someone to help him be punctual and not miss out on important events
The minute you walk in the room I break into a sweat
The singer is so nervous around someone that it causes a physical reaction like sweating
My hands begin to shake so bad I can't light my cigarette
The singer's nervousness is so severe that it affects his motor skills
Then you start walkin' towards me and my cool comes all undone
The singer loses his composure when he sees this person coming closer to him
If I could get my feet to move I'd turn around and run
The singer is so overwhelmed that he wants to escape the situation
My pulse is beatin' faster
The singer's heart rate increases due to his nervousness
And I'm headin' for disaster
The singer knows that his feelings will lead him to make poor decisions
One kiss from you and my whole body starts to actin' strange
The singer's attraction to this person is so intense that it affects him physically
You shake up all my hormones, you put me through a change
The singer's chemistry changes when he is around this person
This chemical reaction isn't easy to refine
The singer knows that his attraction to this person is complex and hard to control
You drive me to distraction, you disturb my peace of mind
The singer is so focused on his attraction to this person that it affects his mental well-being
You got me spinning like a top now
The singer is overwhelmed and feels out of control
And I don't know how to stop now
The singer doesn't know how to control his feelings and is caught up in them
Is this what loves all about
The singer is questioning if his feelings are love
Lately I feel so without
The singer feels lost and unsure because of his feelings
Wild sensations
The singer is experiencing intense emotions and sensations
Sweet frustrations
The singer is both attracted to and frustrated by this person
You get me goin' and there's no slowin' me down
The singer is so enamored with this person that he can't resist his feelings
Whoa here I go, go
The singer is experiencing a surge of energy and excitement and is ready to take action
Whoa, Here I go, go, go
The singer is excited to embark on a new adventure
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Written by: JONES TUCKER
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