Time Machine
Heaven Hell Lyrics


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Oh what are you gonna do
When there's a part of you
That needs to run with the wind

And the fire of burning yesterdays
Can only light the way
To lead you from
The garden of the dark
Stay out of shadows

Now look like the change is on
Tomorrow's never gone
Today just never comes

Go on and jump,yeah
Into the hurricane
You will forger the pain
It's only there
To exorcise your mind

Looking at the world
When you've open up your eyes
You've got to see the promises they've made
They're bloody lies and broken dreams
Your silence screams

[Chorus]
You're living in a time machine
And you can choose just who you are
Someone that you've never seen
Somewhere you've never been
You're living in a time machine

Oh what are you gonna do
When every part of you
Just needs to catch the wind

And the fire of burning yesterdays
Can only light the way
To lead you from
The garden of the dark

Looking for the world
When you've opened up your eyes
You'll see you've got invisible chains
They're only lies
Not what it seems
I hear your silent screams

[Chorus]
You're living in a time machine
Nobody cares just where you go
Taken where you've never been
?? somewhere you don't know

You're living in a time machine
Why do you stay who you are
Be what you've never been
Someone you've never seen




You're living in a time machine
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Time Machine" by Heaven & Hell is about the struggle to break free from the past and live in the present. The singer questions what one is to do when they feel the need to run free from their past, but are hindered by the memories that continue to haunt them. The fire of burning yesterdays symbolizes the pain and memories of the past which can only serve as a guide to lead one out of the darkness of their pain and suffering. The singer urges the listener to stay out of the shadows, to take charge of their lives and to not be held back by their memories.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of living in a time machine, where one can choose who they want to be and where they want to go. The listener is urged to break free from the invisible chains that bind them and to take control of their lives. The song implies that living in a time machine is not really living, and the only way to truly live is to embrace change and leave the past behind.


Overall, "Time Machine" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their past and make the necessary changes in their lives to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh what are you gonna do
What action will you take?


When there's a part of you
When a portion of you


That needs to run with the wind
Needs to be free and unencumbered


And the fire of burning yesterdays
Memories of the past


Can only light the way
Can guide a path forward


To lead you from
To move you away from


The garden of the dark
Sadness and pain


Stay out of shadows
Avoid negativity


Now look like the change is on
Change is coming


Tomorrow's never gone
Tomorrow always exists


Today just never comes
Procrastination leads to missed opportunities


Go on and jump,yeah
Take a risk, a leap of faith


Into the hurricane
Into a dangerous situation


You will forger the pain
You will forget the pain


It's only there
The pain exists only to


To exorcise your mind
To help you let go of negative thoughts


Looking at the world
Observing the world


When you've open up your eyes
When you finally see clearly


You've got to see the promises they've made
You must recognize the false promises


They're bloody lies and broken dreams
Their promises are lies and unattainable


Your silence screams
Your inaction is deafening


You're living in a time machine
You're stuck in the past


And you can choose just who you are
You have the power to change


Someone that you've never seen
Become someone new, unexpected


Somewhere you've never been
Explore new places and experiences


Nobody cares just where you go
Your choices are your own


Taken where you've never been
Finding new adventures


?? somewhere you don't know
To an unknown place


Why do you stay who you are
What keeps you from changing yourself?


Be what you've never been
Embrace change in order to grow


Someone you've never seen
Becoming a better version of yourself


You're living in a time machine
Repeating cycles of the past




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONNIE DIO, TERRENCE BUTLER, TONY IOMMI

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@jeffmusgrave6467

The only thing the time machine needs to do is to bring back Ronnie James Dio🤘🤘🤘 and all will be good rest in peace my man and may you Rock the Heavens🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👏👏👏

@AAAAAA-gg4zc

The raw energy and musical talent of this line-up will probably never be seen again.

But if they ever invent a time machine, I know where I'm going.

@johnnyb357

A grossly underrated metal album! Super heavy and well written and produced.

@HumpX

Iomi makes it all look so effortless.

@ibleedwhiskeyplanet1544

He does, and he does it with a smile on his face, you can tell this is Iommi's element, on stage he's constantly smiling, laughing, having a good time, all the while playing some of the heaviest music known to man. Love him, he is a total fucking original.

@gustavo73432ink

The Bible of Heavy Metal, The Best Album Forever: "Dehumanizer" !!! God Bless You Mr. Ronald James Padavona "Dio" , R.I.P. !!! Thank You my BROTHER !!!

@slaytanic7575

The 2:00 mark is just killer. Geezer so cool

@beano9984

Wish I could enter a time machine and see this legend live.

@allan-ls9zo

1:40

@khanjames2042

I'll have one ticket please

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