Time Lapse
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Time Lapse


Life is but a walking shadow one wise man said
A poor player deranged and restless
Sometimes empty
Sometimes mad
This tale is not told by an idiot so don´t forget
It´s also full of sound and fury but don´t regret
When cold is hot and hot is cold splendid silver turns to gold

Time is but a static state some men of science said
A complex loop relative and passing by
Sometimes slowly
Mostly sad
It is not dead what lies eternally in deepest sleep
Until the time defeats death forever or never
When wrong is right and right is wrong the sleeper awakes

Time is passing by
A fading shadow from the past




Time is passing by
Flying away much to fast

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.E.'s Time Lapse are an insightful reflection on the nature of time and existence. The song begins with a reference to Shakespeare's Macbeth, where life is compared to a "walking shadow" and a "poor player". The lyrics suggest that life is sometimes empty, sometimes mad, and full of sound and fury, but ultimately not meaningless. The imagery in the song reminds the listener of the fleeting nature of life and how easily it can slip away.


The second verse explores time as a concept and how it is perceived by some scientists as a static state, while others see it as a passing, relative, and complex loop. Time is depicted as a mostly sad state that can defeat death, or it may fail to do so. The concept of time is explored through language such as "when cold is hot and hot is cold" and "when wrong is right and right is wrong". This highlights the abstract nature of time and how it can be difficult to comprehend.


The chorus contrasts the concept of time with the fading shadow of the past that is flown away too fast. This emphasizes how quickly time passes and how important it is to make the most of the time we have.


Overall, the song offers a profound reflection on the fleeting nature of life, the complexities of time, and the importance of making the most of every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is but a walking shadow one wise man said
According to a wise man, life is a fleeting existence that is comparable to a moving shadow.


A poor player deranged and restless
Human beings are like actors who play their roles with a lack of contentment and turmoil.


Sometimes empty
Life can be hollow and meaningless at times.


Sometimes mad
The human mind can be disturbed and irrational at times.


This tale is not told by an idiot so don´t forget
It's essential to remember that the story being told here is not foolish or meaningless.


It´s also full of sound and fury but don´t regret
Despite the chaos and noise, don't be remorseful for the experiences and memories of life.


When cold is hot and hot is cold splendid silver turns to gold
In life, some situations can be unpredictable, and some things that were unimportant can become significant.


Time is but a static state some men of science said
Scientists consider time to be an unchanging and unyielding entity.


A complex loop relative and passing by
Time is an intricate and subjectively perceived phenomenon that moves onward continuously.


Sometimes slowly
Time can appear to slow down, making every second feel longer than usual.


Mostly sad
Often, time can cause feelings of melancholy or sadness.


It is not dead what lies eternally in deepest sleep
There may still be life beyond death, and it exists in eternal rest.


Until the time defeats death forever or never
Until the end of time or the end of existence, the battle between death and life will continue.


When wrong is right and right is wrong the sleeper awakes
Sometimes, when logic and reason fail, the truth reveals itself in surprising ways.


Time is passing by
Time moves in a constant, unrelenting progression.


A fading shadow from the past
The past is fleeting and will disappear like a dwindling shadow.


Time is passing by
Time moves in a constant, unyielding progression.


Flying away much too fast
Time passes by quickly, and the present becomes the past before we know it.




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Comments from YouTube:

ZechsMerquise73

I expected this to have 2 million views. By far the best timelapse of LA I've seen.

JarRa hello

Beautiful! I just image how much work you put into this... just wow!

Emeric's Timelapse

A lot haha! Thank you for the feedback!

Cheri Leon

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you!

Yannick Mauget

c'est magnifique Aymeric ! du travail très soigné, comme à ton habitude :-)

abettencourtmusic

Absolutely beautiful work. Really good job.

Jason Robertson

Stumbled across your channel from one of Serge's videos - you deserve so many more views with timelapses like this! Makes me want to go shoot time lapses all the time! Well done.

Emeric's Timelapse

Thank you, very appreciate that :)

Stephanie Slayer

This is amazing!!! The music is so relaxing!! Great job!

Devroyspa

Truly, truly gorgeous!!! Some of the most breathtaking time lapse footage I've ever seen!

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