OUT OF TIME
Noel Lyrics


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You hold me close but you're so far away
Your lips are warm but all your feelings has strayed
You're holding on to something that left us so long ago
I feel determined to say
You have to set me free

You're out of time
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see

Your touch i feel but no emotion is there
I see it all too clear that you just don't care
Stop holding on to something that we had so long ago
Don't sting me with false tears
You have to let me be

You're out of time
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see
Time, time
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see

Ti-ti-ti-ti-me time
Ti-ti-ti-ti-me time

You're out of time
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see
We're only a whisper
Of what we used to be
You're out of time
We only have pictures
Of what we used to see

Time, time
We're only a whisper
We're only have pictures
You're out of time
We're not what we used to be
We're not what we used to be




Time, time, time
Time, time, time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Noel Gallagher's song Out of Time revolve around a relationship that has lost its spark and its way, with one person holding on to something that has disappeared long ago. The song paints a picture of two people still physically close to each other, but emotionally, they are miles apart. The singer feels that it's time to let go and move on, even if it's hard. He urges the other person to stop holding on to something that no longer exists and let him be free.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You're out of time," emphasizing the theme of time passing and the inevitability of change. The use of the word "whisper" creates a sense of fragility and delicacy, underscoring how tenuous their connection has become. The line "We only have pictures of what we used to see" is a poignant reminder of what they have lost and what they can never get back.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of sadness and resignation. It's a breakup song, but one that speaks more to the quiet, desperate moments after the actual breakup has occurred. The singer has accepted that things have changed and that he can't force the other person to feel something they no longer do. He's ready to move forward, but he's taking a moment to mourn what he has lost.


Line by Line Meaning

You hold me close but you're so far away
Although we are physically close, emotionally, we couldn't be further apart.


Your lips are warm but all your feelings has strayed
Your physical affection may still be there, but your emotional connection with me has dissipated.


You're holding on to something that left us so long ago
You refuse to let go of something that has already faded into the past.


I feel determined to say
I have to speak up and make my feelings known.


You have to set me free
You have to let me go so I can move on with my life and find happiness elsewhere.


We're only a whisper of what we used to be
Our relationship has gone through a significant change, and our bond is now so weak that it's barely there.


We only have pictures of what we used to see
All we have left are memories of the way our relationship used to be.


Your touch I feel but no emotion is there
Even when you touch me, I can tell that the passion and emotion that used to be there are no longer present.


I see it all too clear that you just don't care
I am aware that you are no longer invested or concerned with our relationship.


Don't sting me with false tears
Do not pretend to be upset or emotional about our relationship - it will only make things harder for both of us.


Ti-ti-ti-ti-me time
A repetition of the word 'time' that emphasizes the fleeting quality of our relationship and the time that has passed.


We're not what we used to be
Our relationship is no longer the same as it once was.


Time, time, time
Echoes the previous emphasis on time and how it has impacted our relationship.




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