Chasing Time
Millenium Lyrics


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Deep in the night there's an image on the ceiling
So many stars they hang so near
Makes me wonder is it all eternal
Stranded here endlessly

There's a promise in the wind that blows
It's life and it's dying
Standing alone with my eyes open wide

I can hear the voices say
Turn around and carry the day
And I've tried I've tried
But I'm still chasing time
So many pieces to the puzzle
A story book that has no ending
There's no way out inside this Babylon

There's a frost in the still of the morning
The birds have flown they've all gone away
Seeking shelter form the cold cold winter
Keep me away I don't want to stay

There's a promise in the wind that blows
It's life and it's dying
Standing alone as the spirit start to rise

I can hear the voices say
Turn around and carry the day
And I've tried I've tried
But I'm still chasing time
So many pieces to the puzzle
A story book that has no ending
There's no way out inside this Babylon





And I don't wanna stay

Overall Meaning

"Chasing Time" by Millenium is a poetic reflection of the passage of time and our attempts at understanding and navigating it. The opening lines of the song set the scene, as the singer envisions an image on the ceiling amidst the stars, contemplating the eternal nature of the universe. The song portrays a sense of being stranded and lost in the face of this eternity, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often seem chaotic and overwhelming.


The lyrics evocatively capture the isolation and loneliness that can come with this pursuit. Whether it's a frosty morning with birds flown away or feeling trapped in an internal "Babylon," the song encapsulates the sense of confusion and unease that can come with the passing of time. Despite this, there is a persistent sense of hope throughout the lyrics, with the lyrics encouraging listeners to "turn around and carry the day" despite their difficulties.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep in the night there's an image on the ceiling
Late in the night, I see a picture on the ceiling.


So many stars they hang so near
I see several stars shining brightly nearby.


Makes me wonder is it all eternal
It makes me contemplate whether all of this is everlasting.


Stranded here endlessly
I feel trapped here forever with no way out.


There's a promise in the wind that blows
I sense an assurance in the blowing wind.


It's life and it's dying
The wind has both vitality and demise in it.


Standing alone with my eyes open wide
I stand isolated with my eyes wide open.


I can hear the voices say
I hear some voices saying to me,


Turn around and carry the day
To turn back and conquer the day.


And I've tried I've tried
I have put in all my effort


But I'm still chasing time
Yet I am still trying to catch up with time.


So many pieces to the puzzle
There are numerous bits to the enigma that I am trying to solve.


A story book that has no ending
It feels like I am in a book with no conclusion.


There's no way out inside this Babylon
It seems like there's no way to escape this entrapment.


There's a frost in the still of the morning
In the morning, the coldness is palpable and the frost has set in.


The birds have flown they've all gone away
Birds have taken flight and disappeared, far from here.


Seeking shelter form the cold cold winter
They're searching for shelter from the harsh, frosty winter.


Keep me away I don't want to stay
I don't want to stay here, please take me away from here.


Standing alone as the spirit start to rise
Alone, my spirit starts to ascend and awaken.


And I don't wanna stay
I really don't want to remain here anymore.




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ABE

Superb song with great lyrics! One of the best!

David Taylor

Bob the cool dude. Love this song and album.What a voice.This introduced me to Jorn 3 months ago.Ive bought slot of his CDs since.But his voice is so much deeper now ! But still love it.What a vocalist but he does make bloody awful videos ! Dracula cd really good great production.He should be far more famous than he is.

A G

VERY VERY GREAT THEME!!

Adonai Gouvêa

Amazing theme!

Adonai Gouvêa

I love Thiago theme.

LScouser8

I chased a lot of time but ended up escaping Babylon - the key is to hang on to the promise in the wind that blows no matter how much it's dying.

Brunno Lopez

Jorn não erra nunca!

John Menyhard

great song

ROBERTVANJOVI

Jorn, para el q no lo aya oido, es un dios d la voz d NORUEGA!! mi proyecto prefe d el (y mira q tiene!!) Hace 22 horas · Me gustaYa no me gusta ·

ninjadork23

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