Time Is Running Out
Ofln - Muse Lyrics
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Asphyxiated
I wanna break the spell
That you've created
You're something beautiful
A contradiction
I wanna play the game
I want the friction
You will be the death of me
Yeah, you will be the death of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
And our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
I wanted freedom
Bound and restricted
I tried to give you up
But I'm addicted
Now that you know I'm trapped
Sense of elation
You'd never dream of
Breaking this fixation
You will squeeze the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
And our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this?
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, oh yeah, yeah
Yeah, you will suck the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
And our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this?
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, yeah, yeah, oh yeah, yeah
The lyrics to "Time Is Running Out" by Muse depict a tumultuous and toxic relationship. The singer feels trapped and suffocated by their partner, who is described as both beautiful and contradictory. Despite wanting to break free from the spell the partner has cast, the singer admits to being addicted and unable to give them up. The singer expresses a sense of desperation and frustration, feeling that their time is running out and that their partner will be the death of them.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's refusal to let their partner bury, smother, or murder their desires and individuality. It conveys the idea that the singer will not allow their partner to extinguish their own identity and passions. The repetition of the phrase "And our time is running out" emphasizes a sense of urgency and a recognition that the relationship is wearing thin.
In the bridge section, the singer questions how the situation has come to this point, suggesting confusion and disbelief at the circumstances they find themselves in. The final repetition of the chorus further emphasizes the singer's resolve not to let their partner drain the life out of them.
Overall, "Time Is Running Out" explores the themes of suffocation, addiction, and the struggle to maintain individuality in a toxic relationship. It portrays a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer grapples with the negative impact of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm drowning
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated
Asphyxiated
Feeling trapped and unable to breathe freely
I wanna break the spell that you've created
I desire to escape the toxic influence you have on me
You're something beautiful, a contradiction
You possess attractive qualities, but also conflicting characteristics
I wanna play the game, I want the friction
I want to engage in the challenging dynamics of our relationship
You will be the death of me
Your actions have the potential to destroy me emotionally
Bury it, I won't let you bury it
I refuse to let you hide or conceal the truth
I won't let you smother it
I won't allow you to extinguish its existence or expression
I won't let you murder it
I won't let you kill or destroy what is important to me
And our time is running out
The limited time we have together is coming to an end
You can't push it underground
You cannot suppress or hide it completely
You can't stop it screaming out
You cannot prevent it from speaking or expressing itself fervently
I wanted freedom, bound and restricted
I desired liberation, but instead felt restrained and confined
I tried to give you up, but I'm addicted
I attempted to let go of you, but I find myself unable to break away
Now that you know I'm trapped, sense of elation
Now that you are aware of my entrapment, it brings you joy or satisfaction
You'd never dream of breaking this fixation
You would never consider ending this intense obsession
You will squeeze the life out of me
You will drain the vitality and energy from my existence
How did it come to this?
How did our situation deteriorate to this extent?
Yeah, you will suck the life out of me
You will completely deplete me of hope and happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@reviagomes
I think I'm drowning
Asphyxiated
I wanna break this spell
That you've created
You're something beautiful
A contradiction
I wanna play the game
I want the friction
You will be the death of me
You will be the death of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
Our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
I wanted freedom
Bound and restricted
I tried to give you up
But I'm addicted
Now that you know I'm trapped sense of elation
You'd never dream of
Breaking this fixation
You will squeeze the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
Our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this?
Oh
You will suck the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
Our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this?
Oh
@rafaels3185
lyrics
Muse - Time Is Running Out
I think I'm drowning
Asphyxiated
I wanna break this spell
That you've created
You're something beautiful
A contradiction
I wanna play the game
I want the friction
You will be
The death of me
Yeah, You will be
The death of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
I wanted freedom,
Bound and restricted
I tried to give you up
But I'm addicted
Now that you know I'm trapped
Sense of elation
You'll never dream of breaking this fixation
You will squeeze the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this
Ooooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooooh yeah yeah oooh yeah yeah
You will suck the life out of me
Bury it
I won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it
Our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
We can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to this
Ooooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooooh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ooooh yeah yeah oooh yeah yeah
@observee
I dont always lisen to muse, but when i do, so do my neighbours
@williammcewen-benatar9127
What a coincidence
@Dani_1012
How many bricks have they thrown at your window
@NevadaLina
+1 it’s me right meow
@fubars4202
Me at this exact moment
@katielillys
How can u not always listen to muse
@safwanalvi8887
that oooohooohooyaiyaiyaiyaiyyaaah part is just amazing. love it for some reason.
@valerievega396
Very well-said 😌👏🏼👏🏼 and, me too.
@nono-nj7vo
Me too. MUSE FOREVER 💕
@TheDreamingangel28
Anything Muse does sounds hot..that's why :)