Clocks
Personal Belongings Lyrics
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WITH A LITTLE DEVICE
MILITARY SOUND
THAT TELLS TO ROLL THE DICE
IT TELLS ME WHAT TO DO
BUT I REALLY REALLY HATE
TO HEAR THE STEADY BEAT
PUZZLED TIME
WITH THE MINUTES I CAN’T FIND
THE HOURS GLIDE
TELL ME WHY
IT TELLS ME WHAT TO DO
BUT I REALLY REALLY HATE
TO BE GUIDED BY A CLICK
SYMPHONIC STRING, WHAT A THING.
FOLLOW THE CHIME
OF A MELTING CLOCK
CAN’T DENY
IT’S A SILENT CRIME
IT TELLS ME WHAT TO DO
BUT I REALLY REALLY HATE
TO HEAR THE STEADY BEAT AND
WANT TO DECIDE, HOW I WANT TO WASTE MY TIME
PUZZLED TIME
WITH THE MINUTES I CAN’T FIND
THE HOURS GLIDE
TELL ME WHY
IT TELLS ME WHAT TO DO
BUT I REALLY REALLY FEEL
TRAPPED IN A CORRIDOR
WITH LITTLE AIR, WOULD I DARE?
FOLLOWED THE CHIME OF A MELTING CLOCK
AND I FORGOT HOW TO RIDE MY LIFE
The lyrics of "Clocks" by Personal Belongings are about the struggle of managing time and the frustration of being beholden to the ticking of a clock. The first verse talks about the military-like sound of a device that controls time and how it feels like a roll of the dice to follow its instructions. The singer expresses their hatred for the steady beat and melodic screams that come with it.
The second verse continues the theme of time management, with the singer feeling puzzled and unable to find the minutes they need. They wonder why time seems to glide by effortlessly and why they are always being told what to do by the clock. They express their dislike for being guided by a symphonic string and long to waste their time however they choose.
The chorus talks about following the chime of a melting clock and feeling like it's a silent crime to be controlled by time. The singer expresses their desire to decide how they want to spend their time and not be dictated to by the clock. The final verse touches on the feeling of being trapped in a corridor with little air to breathe, wondering if they would have the courage to break free.
Overall, the lyrics of "Clocks" convey a sense of frustration with the rigidity of time and the feeling of being trapped by it. The imagery of military sounds, symphonic strings, and melting clocks adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
STRUGGLING TIME
Time seems difficult and challenging
WITH A LITTLE DEVICE
The device being referred to is a clock, indicating the reliance on technology to track time
MILITARY SOUND
The sound of the clock ticking is compared to that of a military march, possibly indicative of a regimented and controlling perspective of time
THAT TELLS TO ROLL THE DICE
The clock acts as a reminder that time is always moving and it's up to the individual to make the most of it
IT TELLS ME WHAT TO DO
The clock is symbolic of the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the rigidity of schedules
BUT I REALLY REALLY HATE
The singer has resistance towards the limitations of time and schedules
TO HEAR THE STEADY BEAT
The consistent ticking of the clock is monotonous and oppressive
& MELODIC SCREAM, IN THE WIND
The sound of the clock is likened to a painful and haunting melody
PUZZLED TIME
Time can be confusing and difficult to navigate
WITH THE MINUTES I CAN’T FIND
The artist is struggling to keep track of time and is losing track of the minutes passing by
THE HOURS GLIDE
The hours seem to pass by quickly and seamlessly
TELL ME WHY
The artist is questioning the purpose and meaning of time
TO BE GUIDED BY A CLICK
The singer does not want to be controlled by the sound of the clock's ticking
SYMPHONIC STRING, WHAT A THING.
The clock's ticking is described as a beautiful but oppressive symphony
FOLLOW THE CHIME
The singer is feeling compelled to follow the guidelines set by time and schedules
OF A MELTING CLOCK
The clock is melting, indicating time passing by quickly and escaping from grasp
CAN’T DENY
The artist is unable to ignore the impact of time and its pressure on daily life
IT’S A SILENT CRIME
The oppressive nature of time is seen as a silent and unintentional wrongdoing
WANT TO DECIDE, HOW I WANT TO WASTE MY TIME
The singer wants to have control over their own time and prioritize what they feel is meaningful
BUT I REALLY REALLY FEEL
The artist has strong emotions towards the limitations of time
TRAPPED IN A CORRIDOR
The artist feels confined and limited by the rigid schedules and expectations set by society
WITH LITTLE AIR, WOULD I DARE?
The artist feels suffocated by societal expectations and is questioning whether or not to break free from it
FOLLOWED THE CHIME OF A MELTING CLOCK
The singer followed the guidelines of time only to realize it is passing by too quickly
AND I FORGOT HOW TO RIDE MY LIFE
The artist is struggling to maintain control and is forgetting how to prioritize what is truly meaningful in their own life
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monica arruti
Bonita voz!
Katheryn Quevedo
la encontre de años la habia escuchado y no podia encontrarla hasta hoy me transporta a otro mundo bella melodia🙌
FRANCISCOGRAMAJE
muy bueno el video y excelente musica!
Coral Vera
Me parece una preciosidad, que fácil parece jugar con la fantasía, que bonito resulta una insignificante pompa de jabón y que grandiosidad. M retrotrae a la niñez y al paso del tiempo inepalable para todos y a veces estacando cuando somos capaces de parar y mirar... Gracias x tu trabajo
ameliepoulain198
preciosa !!!
g vm
Me habian recomendado este video. Y me encanta!
Laura Laura
hermosa
Sophie Leavitt
best video I think I've ever seen.
Lewkzy
I took the batteries out of my clock...are we going to be alright?