They play rock, but in their last album they tend to break out the cliché, and they play an alternative-pop-rock.
In Time
Mud Flow Lyrics
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At first we try hard to hide the sense of the time, but
With make-up, lotions and styles, the eye of life, right
But in time everybody looks like everybody else
We were dancing in the dark
(Our terrifier is a moan by) the cold night
Time out, what have you done, where are the boys we
We were dancing in the dark
(Our terrifier was a moan) by the cold night
Once we were, shall we have a time to (you what) again
I am not so sure
Shall we have the time to go back again
Memories of the seventies
Tie time to clean up your mind, is there somewhere a place the boys like us
Oh what have you done, oh what have you tried to do
Time out, tear us apart, which rather than long gone
Time (...), we still mourn on words, we still mourn on
Hey do you see how you're punching, you're punching me first
We're dancing in the dark
(Our terrifier was a moan) by the cold night
Once we were, do you have the time to realize
I am not so sure
Shall we have the time to reconcile
Memories of the seventies
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lalala
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lala laaa
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lalala
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lala laaa
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lalala
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lala laaa
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lalala
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lala laaa
In time everybody knows that we're gonna lose out
Resign, we travel back home and see what we could for sure ring back to you
The lyrics of Mud Flow's song "In Time" feature themes of aging, growing old, and the fading of one's youth. The opening lines acknowledge the inevitability of aging, stating "In time, everybody knows that we're gonna lose out." The following lyrics describe the various ways that people try to hold onto their youth and beauty using "make-up, lotions, and styles." However, as time passes, everyone eventually starts to look the same. The chorus features the line "We were dancing in the dark," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the carefree spirit of youth.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of nostalgia and longing for the past. The line "where are the boys we once were" suggests a sense of loss and a desire to go back to a simpler, happier time. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea of dancing in the dark and trying to recapture the feeling of youth. The bridge features the line "Tie time to clean up your mind," which suggests a need to let go of the past and move forward. However, the final lyrics of the song return to the theme of reminiscing about the past and wishing for things to be different.
Overall, "In Time" is a poignant meditation on the passage of time and the inevitability of aging. The lyrics capture the sense of loss and nostalgia that comes with growing old, as well as the longing for a return to youth and vitality.
Line by Line Meaning
In time, everybody knows that we're gonna lose out
It's inevitable that our time will run out and we will lose everything we have
At first we try hard to hide the sense of the time, but
Initially, we try our best to ignore the ticking clock and pretend that time isn't passing us by
With make-up, lotions and styles, the eye of life, right
We use various forms of self-expression like fashion and beauty to appear youthful and avoid confronting the reality of aging
But in time everybody looks like everybody else
Despite our efforts to be unique, time eventually catches up and we all start to resemble each other
We were dancing in the dark
We were living carefree and without much direction
(Our terrifier is a moan by) the cold night
The dark represents our fears and uncertainties
Time out, what have you done, where are the boys we
Stop and ask yourself what you have accomplished and where the people you used to be have gone
Once were, if only we could, if only we could go back to when
We long for the past and wish we could turn back time
Shall we have a time to (you what) again
Can we ever truly go back to the way things were?
I am not so sure
There's uncertainty about whether the past can ever truly be recaptured
Tie time to clean up your mind, is there somewhere a place the boys like us
We need to take control of our thoughts and consider if there's a place for people like us in this world
Oh what have you done, oh what have you tried to do
Reflect on your past actions and what you've tried to achieve
Time out, tear us apart, which rather than long gone
Time has caused us to drift apart and distance ourselves from what was once familiar
Time (...), we still mourn on words, we still mourn on
Despite the passage of time, we still hold onto the memories and emotions associated with our past experiences
Hey do you see how you're punching, you're punching me first
We often hurt others in the same way that we've been hurt, despite not intending to do so
Shall we have the time to realize
Is there enough time to fully comprehend the significance of our past experiences?
Shall we have the time to reconcile
Is there enough time to make peace with our past and work towards a better future?
Lalala, la, lala, lala lala lalala
Nonsensical lyrics that don't carry a specific meaning
In time everybody knows that we're gonna lose out
Our eventual downfall is a fact of life that we can't escape
Resign, we travel back home and see what we could for sure ring back to you
We accept our fate and journey back to our roots, salvaging what we can from our past to bring back with us
Contributed by Muhammad J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.