Time to Kill
Gold Youth Lyrics
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Wallow on our corners
Take the power lines back home
Burn the tallied autos,
Count the highest collar
Take their woes and daughters home
This is our time to feel
Just hardened heads to realign
This is our time to kill
Leave our hallowed counties
Wade into the waters
Piecing puzzles on our own
Age in patient autumn
Paying no mind to quarrels
Wash the colors from the board
The lyrics to "Time to Kill" by Gold Youth are somewhat cryptic, but they seem to be about rebellion and taking control. The first verse talks about "poisoned hollowed townies" who are wallowing on street corners, and encourages listeners to "take the power lines back home." The second verse encourages burning cars and taking the daughters of those with high collars - this suggests a rejection of societal rules and a desire for chaos. The chorus tells us that "this is our time to kill," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for taking control and asserting oneself.
The third verse seems to suggest a desire to escape from society altogether - leaving "hallowed counties" and "piecing puzzles on our own" in the waters. The fourth verse continues this theme, talking about "paying no mind to quarrels" and "washing the colors from the board." This suggests a desire to escape from societal norms and forge one's own path, unencumbered by the expectations of others.
Overall, "Time to Kill" seems to be about rebellion and pushing back against societal norms - it encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and make their own rules. It's a somewhat dark song, but it also has a certain optimism to it - the idea that we can all forge our own paths and find our own ways in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Poisoned hollowed townies
The people living in this town are toxic and lifeless
Wallow on our corners
They are stuck in their ways, constantly feeling stuck and defeated
Take the power lines back home
It's time to reclaim control and go after what they want
Burn the tallied autos,
Destroy the expectations and guidelines set upon them
Count the highest collar
Take note of those who have been successful and use them as inspiration
Take their woes and daughters home
Embrace the struggles and challenges they face, and use them to move forward
No burden kept, in calling lies
There's no point in keeping up a facade and pretending to be something they're not
This is our time to feel
It's time to experience life and all it has to offer
Just hardened heads to realign
They need to adjust their mindset and focus on what truly matters
This is our time to kill
It's time to take action and make the most of their opportunities
Leave our hallowed counties
It's time to escape the toxic environment they've grown up in
Wade into the waters
Take a risk and dive into the unknown
Piecing puzzles on our own
Figure things out using their own ingenuity and creativity
Age in patient autumn
Take the time to mature and prepare for the future
Paying no mind to quarrels
Don't let conflicts and disagreements distract from what really matters
Wash the colors from the board
Leave the past behind and start fresh
Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC
Written by: JEFFREY MITCHELMORE, MATTHEW LYALL, MURRAY MCKENZIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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SAME!
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Haven't heard this track for years, forgot it and got here by accident. What a wonderful accident.
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90's style is back with an 80's sound.... this song is pretty cool.
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Was looking for songs for the book A Time To Kill for a school project, found this instead. I'm pleased.
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I am LOVING this song!!!! And MTV's Awkward brought me here....