Another Time Lover
Kadhja Bonet Lyrics
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Another life, another space
Another time, another place
Another life, another space
On a flat road without a dream
Or shrug to be seen
Just you and me
Each time we share a rise
You'll smile and grumble inside
Everyday seems to be
A little shorter
You'll always be another time lover
I'll always wonder when's that time?
We're on the floor
Of the Atlantic Ocean
We've been here before
Nowhere
Just [? like me]
No one can see
The years a fantasy [?]
That we have built
In heavy stares
That sunk us
You'll always be another time lover
I'll always wonder when's that time?
Ooh
You'll always be another time lover
I'll always wonder when's that time?
Another time, another place
Another life, another space
Another time, another place
Another life, another space
In Kadhja Bonet's "Another Time Lover," the singer reflects on a past relationship that ended ambiguously. The lyrics express a sense of longing and nostalgia for this person, who will always be their "another time lover." The repeated lines "another time, another place / another life, another space" emphasize the idea that this person exists in an alternate reality or dimension. The second verse includes a surreal image of the couple on the ocean floor with "all the bricks and mortar between." This vividly captures the sense of isolation and disconnect from the outside world that can come with losing oneself in a relationship. The final "ooh" reinforces the dreamlike, wistful quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Another time, another place
Reflecting on a different period and location from this current moment
Another life, another space
Contemplating an alternate reality that is not your current existence
Another time, another place
Reiterating the idea of a different era in a faraway location
Another life, another space
Repeating the reflection on an alternate reality that is not your current existence
On a flat road without a dream
Traveling through life without a particular aspiration or passion
Or shrug to be seen
Not standing out or seeking attention from others
Just you and me
Two people existing together in this moment
And all the bricks and mortar between
The physical barriers and obstacles that stand between us
Each time we share a rise
When we experience a moment of success or accomplishment together
You'll smile and grumble inside
Expressing a mixture of happiness and frustration internally
Everyday seems to be
Reflecting on the feeling that each day is passing by quickly
A little shorter
Expressing the idea that time is fleeting and each day is getting shorter
You'll always be another time lover
Acknowledging that you are in a relationship with someone who is always lost in thoughts of another era
I'll always wonder when's that time?
Expressing the feeling of curiousity and confusion about this alternate time period they are always reflecting on
We're on the floor
Acknowledging the current setting as a metaphorical ocean floor
Of the Atlantic Ocean
Specifically locating this moment on the ocean floor of the Atlantic
We've been here before
Recognizing that this moment is not entirely new or unfamiliar
Nowhere
Emphasizing the feeling of being lost and directionless
Just [? like me]
Unclear meaning, possibly a comparison with the singer
No one can see
Expressing the idea that this moment is hidden and unnoticed by others
The years a fantasy [?]
Unclear meaning, possibly referencing the passage of time as a concept that can blur truth and imagination
That we have built
Acknowledging that this alternate reality has been crafted and sustained by us
In heavy stares
The weight and intensity of the gaze that has brought them to this moment
That sunk us
The same gaze that brought them here has also caused them to sink or be trapped in this alternate reality
Ooh
An untranslatable exclamation, likely used to build atmosphere or emotion
Another time, another place
Reiterating the idea of a different era in a faraway location
Another life, another space
Repeating the reflection on an alternate reality that is not your current existence
Another time, another place
Reflecting on a different period and location from this current moment
Another life, another space
Contemplating an alternate reality that is not your current existence
Contributed by Josiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.