Time Warp
Glee Cast Featuring Chris Colfer (Kurt) Dianna Agron (Quinn) Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina) Heather Morris ( Lyrics
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Madness takes its toll
But listen closely
Quinn: Not for very much longer
Kurt: I've got to keep control
Finn: I remember doin' the Time Warp
Drinking those moments when
Finn & Quinn: And the void would be calling
All: Let's do the time warp again...
Let's do the time warp again!
Artie: It's just a jump to the left
All: And then a step to the right
Artie: Put your hands on your hips
All: And bring your knees in tight
And it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insa-a-a-a-ane
Let's do the Time Warp again...
Let's do the Time Warp again!
Quinn: It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
So you can't see me, no not at all
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intentions
Well-secluded, oh I see all
Kurt: With a bit of a mind flip
Quinn: You're into the time slip
Kurt: And nothing can ever be the same
Quinn: You're spaced out on sensation, ow!
Finn: Like you're under sedation
All: Let's do the Time Warp again...
Let's do the Time Warp again!
Brittany: Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink
Tina: He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
He had a pickup truck and the devil's eyes
He stared at me and I felt a change
Time meant nothing, never would again
All: Let's do the Time Warp again...
Let's do the Time Warp again!
Artie: It's just a jump to the left
All: And then a step to the right
Artie: Put your hands on your hips
All: And bring your knees in tight
And it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insa-a-a-a-ane
Let's do the Time Warp again...
Let's do the Time Warp again!
"Time Warp" is a song from the musical, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which became widely known and celebrated for its outrageous and provocative performances. The song is about time travel and the thrilling experience of dancing to the "Time Warp." The lyrics convey a sense of urgency as the characters remind the listeners that time is fleeting, and they should make the most of it.
In the opening lines, Kurt sings, "It's astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll." He suggests that time moves quickly, and one must keep their mind in check to keep control. Quinn joins in and sings, "Not for very much longer," suggesting that time is running out. Finn then remembers the experience of doing the Time Warp, where the blackness would hit him, and the void would be calling, highlighting the surrealist nature of the song.
Artie's lines are about the dance moves, which require one to jump to the left, step to the right, then thrust in a pelvic motion that drives them insane. Quinn's lines are about the thrill of time-traveling to a different dimension where she can observe from afar, and Kurt's lines speak of the mind-flip involved in time travel. Brittany and Tina's verses continue to describe the strange experiences that come with time travel.
Overall, "Time Warp" is a song about embracing the thrill of dancing and time traveling to a different dimension. It encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves and the surreal world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's astounding, time is fleeting
Time is an amazing thing, but it passes us by so quickly.
Madness takes its toll
The craziness of life can really wear you down.
But listen closely
Pay attention and you might learn something important.
Not for very much longer
This moment won't last forever.
I've got to keep control
I need to stay in charge of my life and my choices.
I remember doin' the Time Warp
I have fond memories of participating in this dance.
Drinking those moments when
Enjoying and savoring every second of the experience.
The blackness would hit me
Losing myself in the intensity of the moment.
And the void would be calling
Feeling drawn to the unknown, to something beyond myself.
Let's do the time warp again...
Let's relive this experience and enjoy it once more.
It's just a jump to the left
Sometimes, all it takes is a small change in direction to make a big difference.
And then a step to the right
Followed by another small change that can make a big impact.
Put your hands on your hips
Get ready to engage and take control.
And bring your knees in tight
Focus your energy and prepare for action.
And it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insa-a-a-a-ane
Sometimes the most unexpected and seemingly insignificant movements can have a powerful impact.
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
So you can't see me, no not at all
Entering a world of fantasy and imagination where anything is possible and reality fades away.
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intentions
Well-secluded, oh I see all
Exploring an alternate reality where curiosity is rewarded, and limitations do not exist.
With a bit of a mind flip
You're into the time slip
A small change in perspective can shift the way we experience time.
And nothing can ever be the same
You're spaced out on sensation, ow!
Once you experience something new and exciting, it changes you forever.
Like you're under sedation
Feeling a sense of euphoria and detachment from reality.
Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink
Reflecting on life and the future when something unexpected and unsettling occurs.
He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
He had a pickup truck and the devil's eyes
Feeling disturbed and vulnerable in the presence of someone with a dark and mysterious energy.
He stared at me and I felt a change
Time meant nothing, never would again
A powerful experience that alters one's perception of the world and the nature of time itself.
Let's do the Time Warp again...
Repeating the dance to recapture the magic and excitement of the first time.
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.