Tic toc
Julia Hülsmann Trio with Rebekka Bakken Lyrics
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clocks everywhere telling people
what toctic time it is for
tictic instance five toc minutes toc
past six tic
Spring is not regulated and does
not get out of order nor do
over numbers slowly
we do not
wind it up it has no weights
springs wheels inside of
its slender self no indeed dear
nothing of the kind.
(So,when kiss Spring comes
we'll kiss each kiss other on kiss the kiss
lips because tic clocks toc don't make
a toctic difference
to kisskiss you and to
kiss me)
The lyrics of "Tic Toc" showcase the frustration that comes with living in a world that is ruled by time. The clocks that are omnipresent everywhere only remind people of what time it is and how much time has passed. The verses convey how time is constantly dictating people's lives, right from telling them when to wake up in the morning to when to go to bed, and everything in between. The mention of "five minutes past six" gives a sense of urgency and deadlines, which dominates people's lives.
However, the second verse of the song takes a different direction. It talks about the beauty of Spring, which cannot be regulated or bound by time. The hands of Spring's clock move slowly, and there's no ticking noise or weights that drive it. The message conveyed here is that this is how life should be, unhurried and free from the tyranny of time. The line "nothing of the kind" furthers this belief, indicating that life needs no precision, ticking, or schedule. Spring represents a time of new beginnings, renewal, and hope, where one can be free from time constraints.
The lyrics conclude on a positive note, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment by kissing each other on the lips. Spring's arrival supposedly marks a time of new beginnings, endless opportunities, and hope, so why not indulge in the moment and kiss? The song's overarching theme, as one can infer, is time and its impact on life, but the lyrics also admire the beauty of the natural world that exists beyond the control of man-made constructs like time.
Line by Line Meaning
there are so many tictoc
There are numerous clocks ticking everywhere
clocks everywhere telling people
These clocks are informing people
what toctic time it is for
They let people know what time it is
tictic instance five toc minutes toc
For instance, it's five minutes past six
past six tic
It's past six o'clock
Spring is not regulated and does
Springtime is not controlled and doesn't
not get out of order nor do
Become disordered, nor do
its hands a little jerking move
Its hands move with a smooth motion
over numbers slowly
Going over the numbers slowly
we do not
We do not
wind it up it has no weights
Wind it up as it doesn't have any weights
springs wheels inside of
Nor does it have any springs or wheels inside of it
its slender self no indeed dear
It's just a slender entity, nothing else
nothing of the kind.
It has none of these things.
(So,when kiss Spring comes
(Thus, when spring arrives and kisses are exchanged)
we'll kiss each kiss other on kiss the kiss
We'll kiss each other on our lips
lips because tic clocks toc don't make
Since clocks don't impact
a toctic difference
Our love in any way
to kisskiss you and to
We will still kiss each other
kiss me)
It doesn't matter what time it is.
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.