Times
Ninfa Artemis Lyrics


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Out there are organized
Schemes to achieve happiness
They don




Overall Meaning

't know it's not somewhere
It's something you create yourself


Ninfa Artemis's song "Times" highlights the theme of self-creation and the fallacy of chasing after external sources for happiness. The first verse points to the existence of organized schemes to attain happiness, which likely refers to societal ideals and expectations that lead people to believe that they can only be happy if they follow certain prescribed paths. However, the underlying message is that happiness cannot be found in such schemes because it is not external but rather something that one creates within oneself. The second line of the first verse lends weight to this point by indicating that those who seek happiness through organized means are not aware of the truth.


The second verse further reinforces the idea of self-creation by emphasizing that the times are changing and that one must keep pace with them by looking inwardly. The reference to "shadows moving around" implies that external factors are ephemeral and ever-changing, and therefore present an unreliable basis for happiness. By contrast, the use of the phrase "within your soul" strongly suggests that individuals possess the potential to create their own happiness by tapping into their inner selves. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the futility of external schemes and the importance of self-discovery and self-creation.


Line by Line Meaning

Out there are organized
In the world, there exist well thought-out plans


Schemes to achieve happiness
Those plans are aimed at attaining joy


They don't work for me, I confess
I must admit, they have not brought me satisfaction




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