Face The Clock
Falling Sickness Lyrics
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And you can't find the time to be yourself
Frustration's on it's way
And now it's time to face the clock
Control has got a hold of you
And now it won't let go
Your mind is moving fast
Your body's moving slow
In oh, so little time
It's kinda funny how you work yourself away
You look so bad I ask you if your feeling fine
You just lie to yourself and say that you're okay
Now you gotta face the clock
You got no sleep last night
And you look like shit again
You got no time for fun
Is it ever gonna end?
Punch in, Punch out
It's the same thing everyday
You're faking happiness
But you don't wanna live that way
You've got so much to prove
In oh so little time
It's kinda funny how you work yourself away
You look so bad I ask you if your feeling fine
You just lie to yourself and say that your okay
Cuz now you gotta face the clock, yeah...
The song "Face The Clock" by Falling Sickness talks about the pressure and frustration of trying to keep up with the demands of daily life. The lyrics express a sense of overwhelming dread as the singer faces the clock, symbolizing time slipping away and the need to hurry and get everything done. The repetition of the phrase 'You've got so much to prove in oh, so little time' emphasizes this theme of pressure and anxiety, as the singer feels the weight of expectations and deadlines.
The lyrics also suggest that the pressure is self-inflicted, with lines such as 'It's kinda funny how you work yourself away' and 'You just lie to yourself and say that you're okay'. The singer appears to be trying to convince themselves that they can handle the workload and maintain a facade of happiness, even though they are clearly struggling.
Overall, "Face The Clock" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of modern life. It highlights the toll that this pressure can take on our mental health and wellbeing, and the importance of taking time for ourselves to rest and recharge.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another hectic day
The day is busy and overwhelming.
And you can't find the time to be yourself
There is no time for personal fulfillment or relaxation.
Frustration's on it's way
Emotions are escalating, and frustration is near.
And now it's time to face the clock
The individual must now confront their responsibilities and obligations.
Control has got a hold of you
The individual is overwhelmed and being dominated by their circumstances.
And now it won't let go
The individual feels trapped and unable to escape their circumstances.
Your mind is moving fast
Thoughts are racing and difficult to manage.
Your body's moving slow
The individual is physically exhausted and struggling to keep up.
You've got so much to prove
The individual feels pressure to achieve and succeed.
In oh, so little time
There is limited time to accomplish goals and meet expectations.
It's kinda funny how you work yourself away
The individual is sacrificing their well-being and happiness in pursuit of success.
You look so bad I ask you if your feeling fine
The individual's physical and emotional state is visibly suffering.
You just lie to yourself and say that you're okay
The individual is in denial about the severity of their situation.
Now you gotta face the clock
The individual must confront their responsibilities and obligations.
You got no sleep last night
The individual is experiencing sleep deprivation.
And you look like s**t again
The individual's physical appearance reflects their exhaustion and stress.
You got no time for fun
There is no opportunity for leisure or enjoyment.
Is it ever gonna end?
The individual feels trapped in a cycle while they yearn for an end to their current state of being.
Punch in, Punch out
The individual is caught in a repetitive work cycle.
It's the same thing everyday
The individual's daily routine lacks variety and spontaneity.
You're faking happiness
The individual conceals their true emotions and puts on a facade of contentment.
But you don't wanna live that way
The individual is unhappy with their current state of existence.
Cuz now you gotta face the clock, yeah...
The individual must confront their responsibilities and obligations.
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
djpooyen
ONE OF THE BEST TRACKS EVER
djpooyen
By far the best band ever 💣💣💣
Whovian Gamer
I loved this fucking band as a teenager....first time I've heard this in 15 years....awesome.
thebarrochannel
me too. Havent heard this since 96, so almost 20 years
Karen Tao
good job..
JAY BRONEE
rip GABE GIL
RyanTheSlayer1
First!