On Time
Only Crime Lyrics

The first verse of "On Time" by Only Crime brings to light the internal conflict of the singer. The singer is tired of absorbing and tolerating the lies that are commonly fed to them by society. However, they find a sense of truth within themselves despite their weary disposition. The next two lines, "Silk stalk perpetuates the sterile tide I see outside, milk sober sycophants with the broken ties we socialize," refer to the idea that the world around the singer is mundane and unchanging. They feel like they are stuck in a cycle, socializing with people who have lost their sense of individuality and are just going through the motions of life. The singer is calling out those who have lost their passion and are content with living a life that isn't their own. The last line of the verse, "And we awaken a brand new tragedy," suggests that if people don't start living their own lives and embrace their true selves, it will ultimately lead to a tragic end.

The second verse shifts the focus from internal struggles to the external. The singer contemplates whether they can change the world and leaves the question open-ended. The line "with the wraith of poverty and distance to our dreams," indicates that they are aware of the barriers that separate the world from their ideal reality. The next line, "One voice incendiary with brightened eyes and silent stars" expresses the importance of speaking up and being heard. The last two lines, "Seek the truth and science fiction masked as headlines and secondhand scars, shout it out the world is waiting, wake up" speak to the desire for truth and real change. The singer calls for people to be more discerning and seek out the truth rather than blindly following what they are told. The ultimate aim of the singer is to awaken those who are sleeping and inspire them to join the cause.