Time Lapse
Neverland in Ashes Lyrics

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Let′s face the unavoidable
We're here until our hearts no longer beat
How come we don′t realize
This is a truth we cannot cheat

The future of the past is now
So allow me to tell you
The distant future of our graves

May not be so far away

(Rushing through life)
(Spinning faster, closer)
(Where do we go from here?)
Rushing through life
Spinning faster, closer
(Where do we go from here?)

Every second you face
Every path you take
Leads the way, leads the way, leads the way
Every second you face
Every choice you make
Gets you closer to your last day

On the way it's just memories and dreams
It's the end of the journey we fear
A thought we avoid by all means
That the ones we love will someday disappear
Some say, they′ve got nothing to lose

Don′t tell the truth
Let me lie to you
We reach for the fountain of youth

(Rushing through life)
(Spinning faster, closer)
(Where do we go from here?)

Every second you face
Every path you take
Leads the way, leads the way, leads the way
Every second you face
Every choice you make
Gets you closer to your last day

(Rushing through life)
(Spinning faster, closer)
(Where do we go from here?)
(Where do we go from here?)

Welcome to the rest of your life!

(Why do we act like there's plenty of time?)
(While we look back, the journey ends, you see?)
(Why do we act like there′s plenty of time?)
(While we look back, the journey ends, you see?)
Why do we act like there's plenty of time?
While we look back, the journey ends, you see?

Every second you face
Every path you take
Leads the way, leads the way, leads the way
Every second you face
Every choice you make
Gets you closer to your last day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Neverland in Ashes' song "Time Lapse" delve into the inevitability of time and how we as humans approach it. The opening lines acknowledge that we are only present on this earth until our hearts stop beating. This is a truth that cannot be avoided or cheated. The chorus then repeats the phrase "rushing through life, spinning faster, closer" which perfectly describes how quickly time seems to pass and how we often feel trapped in a cycle of constantly rushing towards an unknown future.

The lyrics then take a more introspective turn, exploring how our choices and decisions ultimately shape our journey through life. Every second and every choice leads us closer to our eventual last day. The second verse touches on the fears and anxieties associated with the end of our journey - the thought that the people we love will someday disappear. Instead of facing this reality, some individuals reach for the "fountain of youth" in a hopeless attempt to stall the passage of time.

The song closes on a poignant note, questioning why we act as though there is plenty of time left and urging us to not overlook the finite nature of our existence. In essence, "Time Lapse" serves as a sobering reminder to live in the present moment and make the most of the time we have.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's face the unavoidable
We must acknowledge the inevitable - death.

We're here until our hearts no longer beat
Our lives will end when our hearts stop beating.

How come we don't realize This is a truth we cannot cheat
Why do we not understand that death cannot be avoided?

The future of the past is now So allow me to tell you The distant future of our graves May not be so far away
The consequences of our past actions are unfolding in the present, and our deaths may be closer than we think.

(Rushing through life) (Spinning faster, closer) (Where do we go from here?) Rushing through life Spinning faster, closer (Where do we go from here?)
Life is moving quickly and seems to be accelerating. We must ask ourselves where we are headed.

Every second you face Every path you take Leads the way, leads the way, leads the way Every second you face Every choice you make Gets you closer to your last day
Every moment and decision in life brings us closer to our eventual end.

On the way it's just memories and dreams It's the end of the journey we fear A thought we avoid by all means That the ones we love will someday disappear Some say, they've got nothing to lose
As we move through life, all we have is our memories and hopes. Our greatest fear is the finality of death and losing loved ones. Some believe they have nothing to lose.

Don't tell the truth Let me lie to you We reach for the fountain of youth
We often deceive ourselves by avoiding the truth and seeking ways to appear younger in an attempt to deny our mortality.

(Why do we act like there's plenty of time?) (While we look back, the journey ends, you see?) (Why do we act like there's plenty of time?) (While we look back, the journey ends, you see?)
We act as though there is an abundance of time, but as we reflect on our lives, we realize the journey is coming to an end.

Welcome to the rest of your life!
We have arrived at the remainder of our existence.

Writer(s): Milan Steinbach, Marc Goertz, Sebastian Biesler

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