Timing Is Everything
Our Last Night Lyrics


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The key's in the ignition
We're going home, going home
And there's nowhere to go but home
There's nowhere to go

Timing is everything we need
It is the only thing that's keeping us from leaving
Trust me, trust me
We'll be there soon
We'll be there soon

Our wheels are stuck in the mud
Our wheels are stuck in the mud
And with the storm rolling in,
It looks like this could be the end
It looks like this could be the end

There's a gaping hole, it's so big
The pressure in my chest, the pressure in my chest
It won't let go, it won't let go
There's a gaping hole, it's so big

Make me believe
And give me a taste of what this could be
Make me believe
And trust me, we'll be there, we'll be there soon

Timing is everything we need
It is the only thing that's keeping us from leaving

And we promise to never, to never write
Instead of selling my soul, i'm giving it away
Instead of selling my soul, i'm giving it away

Make me believe
And give me a taste of what this could be
Make me believe
And trust me, we'll be there, we'll be there soon

I'm breathing,
God i hope i'm breathing
Keep your hands on my chest and wait for a beat
I'll keep your trust in my arms and pain in my feet
I'm breathing,
God i hope i'm breathing
I'm breathing,
God i hope i'm breathing

Make me believe
And give me a taste of what this could be
Make me believe
Make me believe
And give me a taste of what this could be




Make me believe
And trust me we'll be there soon

Overall Meaning

The song "Timing Is Everything" by Our Last Night talks about the importance of timing and how it affects relationships. The lyrics are filled with imagery of desperation and hope, with the key metaphor being a car stuck in the mud, unable to move forward. The chorus emphasizes the importance of timing: "Timing is everything we need/It is the only thing that's keeping us from leaving." The singer is pleading with their partner to trust them and to believe that they will get through this difficult time.


The second verse highlights the feeling of being trapped and unable to move forward, with the storm rolling in and threatening to end everything. The metaphor of the gaping hole in the singer's chest conveys the depth of their emotional pain and the intensity of their desire to escape. Again, the chorus emphasizes that timing is key to getting out of this situation, and the singer promises to give their all to make it work: "Make me believe/And give me a taste of what this could be/Make me believe/And trust me, we'll be there soon."


The bridge adds another layer of desperation, with the singer praying that they are still breathing and asking their partner to wait for a heartbeat. They promise to do whatever it takes to keep their partner's trust and to endure whatever pain comes their way. The final chorus repeats the call to believe and to trust in the power of timing to bring them closer together.


Overall, "Timing Is Everything" is a powerful song about the importance of being patient in relationships and the agony of feeling stuck and unable to move forward. It highlights the intense emotions that come with trying to make love work, and the singer's pleading tone adds to the emotion of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

The key's in the ignition
We are ready to leave


We're going home, going home
Our destination is home


And there's nowhere to go but home
Home is the only place we want to be


There's nowhere to go
We don't want to be anywhere else


Timing is everything we need
Leaving at the right time is crucial for us


It is the only thing that's keeping us from leaving
We can't leave until the timing is right


Trust me, trust me
Believe in me and my decisions


We'll be there soon
We will reach our destination shortly


Our wheels are stuck in the mud
We are facing an obstacle


And with the storm rolling in,
The situation is getting worse


It looks like this could be the end
Things are not looking good


There's a gaping hole, it's so big
We are facing a huge problem


The pressure in my chest, the pressure in my chest
I am feeling immense pressure


It won't let go, it won't let go
The pressure is not easing up


Make me believe
Convince me that things will be okay


And give me a taste of what this could be
Show me that there is hope


And we promise to never, to never write
We won't give up or give in


Instead of selling my soul, I'm giving it away
We are committed to our cause


I'm breathing,
I am alive


God I hope I'm breathing
I am worried about my own survival


Keep your hands on my chest and wait for a beat
Check if I am still alive


I'll keep your trust in my arms and pain in my feet
I will carry you and protect you


Make me believe
Convince me that things will be okay


And trust me we'll be there soon
Believe in me and we will reach our destination soon




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