Time After Time
Humanitat Lyrics

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Lying in my bed
I hear the clock tick and think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flash back warm night, almost left behind
Suitcase of memories
Time after

Sometime you pictured me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me
I can't hear what you've said
Then you said, "go slow, I fall behind"
The second hand unwinds

If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time
If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time
If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time
If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time

After my picture fades
And darkness has turned to grey
Watching through windows
You're wondering if I'm ok
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time

If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time
If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time
If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time

You said, "go slow, I fall behind"
The second hand unwinds

If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time
If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time
If you're lost you can look
And you will find me, time after time
If you fall I will catch you
I'll be waiting, time after time

Time after time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Humanitat's "Time After Time" convey a sense of reminiscence and longing as the singer lies in bed and hears the ticking of the clock. The ticking sound serves as a reminder of someone special, and the singer gets caught up in a cycle of confusion and nostalgia as the memories flood back. The first verse sets the stage with the singer's recollection of a warm summer night and a suitcase filled with memories.

The second verse shifts focus to the other person, who is pictured walking ahead of the singer. The person calls out to the singer, but the words are lost in the wind. Then they say, "go slow, I fall behind," and the second hand of the clock continues to tick. The chorus repeats the idea that if the person is lost, they can look for the singer, and they will be there "time after time." The repeated phrase reinforces the idea of consistency and reliability.

The bridge brings a sense of melancholy, as the picture fades and the darkness turns to grey. The other person is watching through the window, wondering if the singer is okay. Secrets are hinted at, but not revealed, as the drum beats out of time. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's willingness to catch the other person if they fall.

Overall, "Time After Time" is a wistful and nostalgic song about a connection that endures despite distance and confusion.

Line by Line Meaning

Lying in my bed
In a moment of silence and solitude

I hear the clock tick and think of you
My mind is occupied with thoughts of you

Caught up in circles
Stuck in a cycle of confusion

Confusion is nothing new
I've been through this before

Flash back warm night, almost left behind
Remembering a fond memory from the past

Suitcase of memories
A collection of past experiences and emotions

Time after
Continuously throughout time

Sometime you pictured me
At some point, you imagined me in your future

I'm walking too far ahead
I'm moving forward in life without you

You're calling to me
You're trying to get my attention