Time Flies
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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They become memories that vaporize
And the vapor becomes all the dreams we devise
And while we are dreaming, time flies
Night turns to dawn and dreams to sighs
And sighs change to sweet love that never dies
And love becomes laughter and lullabies
And while we are dreaming we meet and exchange
Conversations routinely and nothing seems strange
But when we are awake there's a sense of unease
That another night's gone just as quick as you please
And night turns to dawn and then bright skies
And bright skies to picnics on warm Julys
To deep umber autumns and winter goodbyes
And while we are dreaming, time flies
While we are dreaming, time flies
Time flies, time flies, time flies
In Michael Feinstein's song, "Time Flies", he reflects on how quickly life passes by as we get older. The first verse describes how memories form and dissipate into dreams, which pass just as quickly as time does. The second verse describes the passage of time as shown through love and laughter, which transform into memories and eventually become nostalgia when looking back on them. The third verse talks about how we can become so caught up in our dreams and daily routines that we do not realize just how quickly time passes. When we finally wake up from our dreams and look around us, we realize another day has passed us by. The chorus repeats the idea that time flies by while we are dreaming.
Feinstein creates a melancholic mood with the slow ballad tempo and the mournful tones of the piano, conveying the sense of regret and wonder at time passing by so quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
Life begins and the spirits rise
The beginning of life brings excitement and energy
They become memories that vaporize
The moments of life quickly turn into memories
And the vapor becomes all the dreams we devise
Those memories become the building blocks of our dreams
And while we are dreaming, time flies
In the midst of pursuing our dreams, time passes quickly
Night turns to dawn and dreams to sighs
With the passage of time, dreams turn into moments of nostalgia
And sighs change to sweet love that never dies
Those nostalgic moments become a symbol of timeless love
And love becomes laughter and lullabies
That love evokes feelings of happiness and comfort
And while we are dreaming, time flies
As we continue to pursue our dreams, time moves forward quickly
And while we are dreaming we meet and exchange
In our dreams, we have seemingly normal interactions with others
Conversations routinely and nothing seems strange
These conversations feel natural and normal, despite being in a dream
But when we are awake there's a sense of unease
Upon waking up, there is a feeling of disorientation
That another night's gone just as quick as you please
The passing of time during the night feels almost instantaneous
And night turns to dawn and then bright skies
The cycle of time moves forward, bringing a new day
And bright skies to picnics on warm Julys
Those days are filled with joyous moments and outdoor activities
To deep umber autumns and winter goodbyes
But just as quickly as the warm days come, they are replaced by cold, dark ones
And while we are dreaming, time flies
The cycle of time continues, and our pursuit of dreams continues to push time forward
While we are dreaming, time flies
The passage of time seems to speed up when we are lost in our dreams
Time flies, time flies, time flies
The underlying message of the song is that life is fleeting and we must cherish every moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY WEBB
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