Around The Clock
Nothing's Carved In Stone Lyrics


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It's well known
Gotta give to get
But giving's all I'm doing
I see time go by
Unbalanced
An overload of output
The creases on my brain, oh!
Are ever-growing

You need to stop
And pay attention
You need to figure
Your life out there...

Don't be so blind
See me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know
We're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of your outlook
And see the truth
That's right in front of you

Built too much
Speed along the way
And now I can't keep on course
Can't get back on track
But thinking
Oh, that is forced is so wrong
Don't ever forget one fact
That I chose this road

You need to stop
And pay attention
You need to figure
Your life out there...

Don't be so blind
See me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know
We're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of your outlook
And see the truth
That's right in front of you

These winding roads
Remind me of my heart
A three second pause
Is all what do you want
Believe in yourself
Believe
Take hold of your time

Don't be so blind
See me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know
We're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of your outlook
And see the truth
That's right in front of you
Open your eyes
See me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know
We're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of your outlook
And see the truth




That's right in front of you
There is so much more!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nothing's Carved In Stone's song "Around the Clock" express a sense of feeling overwhelmed and unbalanced, with the creases on the singer's brain ever-growing. The song implies that one needs to stop and pay attention to life in order to figure it out properly. The singer seems to be encouraging the listener to change their outlook and see the truth that is right in front of them. They acknowledge that sometimes one just needs to change the shading of their outlook and see things from a different perspective.


The song's themes revolve around the importance of slowing down and paying attention to life. The lyrics offer a call to action, encouraging the listener to take hold of their time and believe in themselves. The idea that we are not alone in the world is also present, with the singer emphasizing that we reflect one another's viewpoint.


The song's message is clear and insightful, encouraging us to slow down and pay attention to the world around us. It offers a reminder that we are not alone, and our perceptions of life are shaped by the way we view the world.


Line by Line Meaning

It's well known
The idea expressed in the following lines is something people generally understand and accept.


Gotta give to get
In order to get something, you often have to give something in return.


But giving's all I'm doing
The person speaking feels like they're constantly giving and not receiving much in return.


I see time go by
The person is aware of the passage of time and how it affects their life.


Unbalanced
The person feels like their life is out of balance, perhaps because they're giving too much without receiving enough.


An overload of output
The person has been outputting a lot of energy, work, or effort, which may be contributing to their feeling of being unbalanced.


The creases on my brain, oh!
The singer is referring to the wrinkles on their brain, which could imply that they're feeling mentally exhausted or overworked.


Are ever-growing
The artist is saying that they're constantly learning and being challenged, which may or may not be a good thing depending on context.


You need to stop
The artist is addressing someone directly and suggesting they need to take a break or slow down.


And pay attention
The person needs to be mindful and aware of what's going on around them, rather than rushing through things blindly.


You need to figure
The singer is suggesting that the other person needs to take some time to analyze and understand their life better.


Your life out there...
This is simply the artist referring to the other person's life in general.


Don't be so blind
The singer is telling the other person not to be oblivious to what's going on around them.


See me as I find you
The singer wants the other person to look at them honestly and understand that they're not alone in their struggles.


Reflected in one another's view
This line means that people's perceptions of one another are interconnected and can influence how they feel about themselves and others.


You have to know
The artist is stressing the importance of understanding the truth about life and not being overly optimistic or pessimistic.


We're not alone out there
The artist is suggesting that people have a support network or community around them that they might not be aware of.


So here we go
This line is simply a transition to the next stanza or idea.


Sometimes you just need
The singer is expressing that sometimes, people need to make changes or adjust their mindset to achieve a better outcome.


To change the shading of your outlook
This line means that people need to adjust their way of thinking or perspective to see things in a different light.


And see the truth
The artist is encouraging people to be honest with themselves and face reality head-on.


That's right in front of you
This phrase simply means that the truth or solution to a problem might be visible or obvious if people take the time to look for it.


Built too much
The singer is saying that they've created or built up too much in their life.


Speed along the way
This line suggests that the person has been rushing through life or moving too quickly without thinking things through.


And now I can't keep on course
The person is saying that they're feeling lost or unable to stay on the right path due to their past decisions or actions.


Can't get back on track
This line means that the person is struggling to find their way back to a better, more balanced life.


But thinking
The word 'thinking' here means 'believing,' as in the singer believes their line of thinking is wrong.


Oh, that is forced is so wrong
The artist is reflecting on past decisions and acknowledging that some of the things they did were forced or not authentic, which leads to their current struggles.


Don't ever forget one fact
The artist is giving advice to others and emphasizing the importance of remembering a specific truth or lesson in life.


That I chose this road
The person is acknowledging that their current situation is a result of their own choices and actions, which is an important realization for achieving personal growth and change.


These winding roads
This line is likely metaphorical, referring to the ups and downs of the singer's life.


Remind me of my heart
The artist is using the metaphor of a winding road to represent the twists and turns of their emotional journey.


A three second pause
This line implies that the artist is taking a moment to reflect or slow down, which is an important practice for personal growth and health.


Is all what do you want
This line is unclear, but it could be interpreted as the artist addressing someone directly and asking them what they want from life.


Believe in yourself
The singer is giving advice to others and telling them to have confidence in their own abilities and decisions.


Believe
This line is simply a one-word exhortation to have faith in oneself.


Take hold of your time
The singer is encouraging others to take control of their own lives and make the most of their time on earth.


Open your eyes
This phrase is a command to others to become more aware and observant of the world around them.




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中島龍祐

It's well known
Gotta give to get
But giving's all I'm doing
I see time go by

Unbalanced
An overload of output
The creases on my brain are
Oh, ever-growing

You need to stop
And pay attention
You need to figure yourself
Out there and

Don't be so blind
You see me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know we're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of
Your outlook and see
The truth that's right
In front of you

Built to much
Speed along the way
And now I can't keep on course
Can't get back on track

But thinking, oh,
That it's forced is so wrong
Don't ever forget one fact
That I chose this road

These winding roads
Remind me of my heart
A three second pause is all what do you want
Believe in yourself
Believe, take hold of your time

Open your eyes
You see me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know we're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of
Your outlook and see
The truth that's right
In front of you
There is so much more



All comments from YouTube:

crying

このバンドの怖いとこは、この強烈なグルーヴ感をライブにそのまま持ってくるところだ。

kari ska

ドラムはバスドラに強弱をはっきりつけているのにもかかわらずハッドの感情表現やスネアの音の広がりも決して怠たっていない。ギターはこんなにもパワフルなのに音と音のつなぎ目を繊細に意識している。ボーカルはgるーヴ感たっぷり。ベースはこのバンドのパワーを十分引出し、放出するまさに立役者。 そして、全員が音を中心にぶちまけるバンド感たっぷりのサウンド。 こんなすごいバンドと出会えてよっかた。

中島龍祐

It's well known
Gotta give to get
But giving's all I'm doing
I see time go by

Unbalanced
An overload of output
The creases on my brain are
Oh, ever-growing

You need to stop
And pay attention
You need to figure yourself
Out there and

Don't be so blind
You see me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know we're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of
Your outlook and see
The truth that's right
In front of you

Built to much
Speed along the way
And now I can't keep on course
Can't get back on track

But thinking, oh,
That it's forced is so wrong
Don't ever forget one fact
That I chose this road

These winding roads
Remind me of my heart
A three second pause is all what do you want
Believe in yourself
Believe, take hold of your time

Open your eyes
You see me as I find you
Reflected in one another's view
You have to know we're not alone out there
So here we go
Sometimes you just need
To change the shading of
Your outlook and see
The truth that's right
In front of you
There is so much more

Zachary

I love this band!
They deserve more views!

Alessa Lee Ébon

I will always love this band ✨

Pizza Zaki

10年経って、英語が話せるようになってから分かる歌詞の素晴らしさ。日本人が書いた文章らしくストレートで平易なフレーズ。演奏もジャパニーズロックの真骨頂。

Em

変化を求めながら進化して行くNCIS
最高にして最強

sato

Among the bands from Japan I've listened to, these guys do some of the best job with their English. The band with the best English was probably Ellegarden, though. Though, SiM also has GREAT English.

Marco Polo

Yes!

sato

***** Yeah, but Taka doesn't actually know English that well (He just memorizes the lyrics he's given and he practices the pronunciation a lot), Coldrain has good English but not my type of stuff, and Crossfaith isn't my stuff either.

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