Diachronic
Nothing's Carved In Stone Lyrics

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Time has passed and now I've come home
No picture hangs where it should be
In this room so many memories
That stain our walls and they remind me
So I always hold you close at heart
Wonder if you're doing fine
When did we grow this apart
My songs, changed me

So I call your number no one's there
Has it really been that long
Since we last talked on the phone
Wanna see you so
Where has the time gone, too late maybe
And our parallel lives, they still run on
If you ever have time just call me
Friendships, like ours, should not end
So I always hold you close at heart
Wonder if you're doing fine
When did we grow this apart
My songs, changed me
So I call your number, no one's there
Has it really been that long
Since we last talked on the phone
Wanna see you so
Where has the time gone, too late maybe
And our parallel lives, they still run on
If you ever have time just call me
Friendships, like ours, should not end
Late nights we spent, yeah, stained in coffee cups
Memories are not ornaments we've made, no
Ornaments we've made, no
Time has passed and now I've come home
No picture hangs where it should be
In this room so many memories
That stain our walls and they remind me
Oh where has the time gone, too late maybe
And our parallel lives, they still run on
If you ever have time just call me
Friendships, like ours, should not end, yeah
Oh where has the time gone, too late maybe
And our parallel lives, they still run on

If you ever have time just call me
Friendships, like ours, should not end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nothing's Carved In Stone's song Diachronic is about the realization that time has passed and the singer has returned home, only to find that things have changed. The room is devoid of any pictures that once hung on the walls, and memories of the past still stain the walls. The singer wonders where time has gone and how they have grown apart from the person they hold close to their heart. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia, regret, and longing.

The singer expresses a desire to reconnect with their friend and talks about how friendships like theirs should never end. The lyrics also highlight the impact of music on the singer's life, which has changed them over time. However, in the midst of all these changes, the memories of the past remain as a reminder of what was lost.

In summary, the lyrics of Diachronic by Nothing's Carved In Stone reflect on the passage of time, the changes it brings, and the desire to hold on to the memories of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Time has passed and now I've come home
After a long absence, the singer has returned home.

No picture hangs where it should be
Something has changed in the singer's home, and an object that used to be there is now missing.

In this room so many memories
The room the singer is in is filled with memories of the past.

That stain our walls and they remind me
The room's memories are so powerful that they are affecting the artist emotionally.

So I always hold you close at heart
The artist still cares deeply for someone, even though they may not see each other often.

Wonder if you're doing fine
The singer is concerned about someone's well-being.

When did we grow this apart
The relationship between the singer and another person has changed over time, and they are not as close as they used to be.

My songs, changed me
The artist's music has had an impact on their life and who they have become.

So I call your number no one's there
The artist tries to reach out to someone, but cannot get a hold of them.

Has it really been that long
The artist is surprised at how much time has passed since they last spoke to someone.

Since we last talked on the phone
The singer and someone else have not spoken on the phone in a long time.

Wanna see you so
The artist has a strong desire to see someone in person.

Where has the time gone, too late maybe
The singer is expressing regret about lost time and wondering if it's too late to reconnect with someone.

And our parallel lives, they still run on
Even though they may not be in contact, the singer and someone else are still living their lives in parallel to each other.

If you ever have time just call me
The singer is extending an invitation to someone to reconnect with them whenever it is convenient.

Friendships, like ours, should not end
The artist values the relationship they had with someone and believes it should not have ended.

Late nights we spent, yeah, stained in coffee cups
The artist is reminiscing about late nights spent with someone, with coffee cups leaving stains as reminders.

Memories are not ornaments we've made, no
Memories are not just decorations, they are an integral part of our lives.

Ornaments we've made, no
The memories we have are not superficial trinkets but enduring parts of who we are.

Oh where has the time gone, too late maybe
The artist again expresses regret about lost time and wonders if it's too late to reconnect with someone.

And our parallel lives, they still run on
Even though they may not be in contact, the artist and someone else are still living their lives in parallel to each other.

If you ever have time just call me
The artist is extending an invitation to someone to reconnect with them whenever it is convenient.

Friendships, like ours, should not end, yeah
The singer again emphasizes the value of their past relationship, expressing the desire to maintain that bond.

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