Najwa Nimri is Spanish (born February 14, 1972 in Pamplona) actress and sin… Read Full Bio ↴Najwa Nimri is Spanish (born February 14, 1972 in Pamplona) actress and singer. Her mother is Spanish and her father is Jordanian. Her name means rapture in her father's language. When she was a child she moved to Bilbao and she lives now in Madrid. Her first important role in movies was in the film 'Salto al vacío', the first movie by Daniel Calparasoro. Her career as a singer started with small groups before she met Carlos Jean to create the group Najwajean. She has released three solo albums until now and a comeback album of Najwajean with Carlos Jean is in project. She has very recently taken part in the MTV Weekend Festival in Gijón, Spain.

Timeless
Najwa Lyrics

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I usually think about space
And space usually thinks about time
Time never thinks into space
Into the time

Time in, time out
Time off, timeless
Time in, time out

Time off, timeless

Buying time to keep time
Is it a good time
I'm my own time
And the best time makes before time
The meantime and aftertime
Lifetime for all time
From time to time

Time myself doing time
Death time, no time
Time myself doing time
Death time, no time

(Time is in your hands
Time is in your hands)

Time is, time was
It took me a long time to waste my time
Is it about time
I'm my own time
Time is in my hands

It took me a long time to waste my time
Is it about time
I'm my own time
Time is in my hands
Time is in your hands

Time is in your hands
Time is in your hands

Time is in your hands
Time is in your hands

Overall Meaning

In "Timeless," Najwa contemplates the concept of time and how it relates to space; as she says, "I usually think about space / And space usually thinks about time." One of the key takeaways from this stanza is that time doesn't think about space, indicating that time may be a force that exists independently of the physical universe. The repeated refrain of "time in, time out; time off, timeless" seems to suggest that time is ever-present and unchanging, even when we try to pause, ignore, or escape it.

The second verse is more personal, with Najwa describing her relationship with time: "buying time to keep time / is it a good time / I'm my own time / and the best time makes before time / the meantime and aftertime / lifetime for all time / from time to time." Here, Najwa seems to be grappling with the fact that time is always ticking away, and that she must use her own time wisely while also acknowledging that there are moments in which time seems to stand still. The phrases "the meantime and aftertime" and "lifetime for all time" suggest that our actions have a lasting impact that reverberates through time.

Line by Line Meaning

I usually think about space
I often contemplate the vast and infinite concept of space

And space usually thinks about time
In turn, space tends to prompt thoughts about time, its relationship and impact on our existence and surroundings

Time never thinks into space
However, time is unaware of its surroundings and how it affects them

Into the time
As time passes, we become more and more absorbed in it, and lose track of our connection to space

Time in, time out
Time is constantly moving forward and we experience its passage in our daily lives

Time off, timeless
But we also strive to find ways to stop or pause time, or to experience a state beyond time, eternal and everlasting

Buying time to keep time
Sometimes, we try to control time by paying for ways to save it, in order to use it efficiently

Is it a good time
We question if our use of time is worthwhile or if we are wasting it

I'm my own time
We have individual and unique relationships with time, and are in control of our own experience of it

And the best time makes before time
We value and prioritize making the most of our time before it is gone, and creating memorable experiences

The meantime and aftertime
We also consider the past and future when experiencing the present, and acknowledge the impact of our actions on the flow of time

Lifetime for all time
We aspire to make our time on earth meaningful and lasting, with an impact that extends beyond our own lifespan

From time to time
Occasionally or periodically, we reflect on our relationship with time and try to make adjustments to better manage it

Time myself doing time
We measure our time spent, whether productive or not, and are conscious of its impact on our lives

Death time, no time
We realize that time is not infinite and that we will all reach the end of our time in this world eventually

Time is, time was
Time exists in the present moment, but we are also aware of its passage and its impact on the past

It took me a long time to waste my time
Sometimes, we need to take time to rest and unwind, even if it seems like a waste of time in the moment

Is it about time
We question whether we are using our time in the most effective and satisfying way possible

Time is in my hands
Ultimately, we are in control of our own use and experience of time

Time is in your hands
This realization is also applicable to others, who hold the power to control their own destinies and use of time

Time is in your hands
We reiterate that each individual has the power to shape their own experience of time, as it is a fundamental part of being human

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