After releasing their national, self-titled debut under Nashville's RKT rec… Read Full Bio ↴After releasing their national, self-titled debut under Nashville's RKT records in June 2007 and touring the country from Georgia to California to support the album, the four guys in High Flight Society (Jason Wilkes, brothers Michael and John Packer and Scotty Lockridge) had accomplished just about everything a young band could hope to. Radio success with songs like "Sweet Redeemer" and "Time is Running Out," playing shows in front of crowds of thousands and being named one of the top 100 releases of 2007 by itunes were crowning achievements. The road to success, however, is never an easy one. RKT shut its doors shortly after releasing the album, partially extinguishing the flame of what was a promising career.

The touring and the writing of new music, however, didn't stop and a new day brings new opportunities.

Flash forward to the end of 2008 and the flame is beginning to burn bright again. Fueled by the best music of their career thus far, which is about to be recorded and released, and new member Jerad Griffin (formerly of Anberlin, on guitar/background vocal duties), who has added a fresh dynamic to their sound and already tight live show, morale is high among the HFS team and their many fans all over the world alike. The road to success may not be easy but for HFS now, the path there has never been more clearly lit or eaiser to see.

Time Is Running Out
High Flight Society Lyrics

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Far from the comfort that we've known to find a heart that's waiting, searching, fading. Are you among the hurting longing to be part of something more than what you've known? I'll take you in and show you where to start. Now, are we in this together? The clock is tickin.

Time is runnin, time is runnin out. Time is runnin, time is runnin out.

The rhyme and the reasoning behind our mission lies in leading you away from a world that sells you lies. Left you broken hearted, stranded, alone. Let me show you more than what you've known. I'll take you in and show you where to start. Now, are we in this together? The clock is tickin faster as we live.

Time is runnin, time is runnin out. Time is runnin, time is runnin out.

Cast all your fears away. There is nothing holding you back. There's nothing holding you. Cast all your fears away. The clock is tickin faster, time is runnin. It's movin so much faster as we live.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics are centered around the theme of time running out and the urgency to find a deeper purpose in life before it's too late. The first verse talks about the comfort zone with which we are all familiar with; however, there is a sense of dissatisfaction and longing for something more. This "something more" represents the yearning for a new direction towards a more meaningful existence.

The second verse speaks about the mission to steer people away from "a world that sells you lies." The lyrics suggest that living in this world has left you feeling broken, stranded, and alone, and encourages the listener to look for something more substantial. The phrase, "Let me show you more than what you've known," implies the possibility of hope and finding something new, as the person speaking in the song offers to take them in and show them where to start.

The song showcases an effort in rousing people from apathy and directing their attention to a life that is full of meaning and significance, inspiring the listener to cast their fears aside and seek out new opportunities that they thought were beyond their reach.

Line by Line Meaning

Far from the comfort that we've known to find a heart that's waiting, searching, fading.
We are searching for something more, something that can heal our hurting hearts and take us beyond our limitations.

Are you among the hurting longing to be part of something more than what you've known?
This song is a call to those who feel like they are missing something in life, and are searching for a greater purpose.

I'll take you in and show you where to start. Now, are we in this together?
The singer is offering to guide us on our journey towards finding meaning and purpose in life, but asks if we are truly committed to this path.

The clock is tickin.
There is a sense of urgency in this search for meaning, as time is running out and we must act fast.

Time is runnin, time is runnin out. Time is runnin, time is runnin out.
This repetition emphasizes the urgency and importance of taking action and finding our purpose before it's too late.

The rhyme and the reasoning behind our mission lies in leading you away from a world that sells you lies.
The singer is highlighting the deception and disillusionment of the modern world, and the need to find a path that leads to truth and purpose.

Left you broken hearted, stranded, alone. Let me show you more than what you've known.
The singer recognizes the pain and isolation that often comes from living in a world that lacks true meaning, and offers a way out.

Cast all your fears away. There is nothing holding you back. There's nothing holding you.
The singer is encouraging us to let go of our fears and doubts, and to embrace the journey towards finding purpose and meaning.

The clock is tickin faster, time is runnin. It's movin so much faster as we live.
The urgency of finding meaning grows stronger with each passing moment, and we must act fast to make the most of our time here on earth.

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