CLOCK
Rhythms del Mundo feat. Coldplay Lyrics

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The lights go out and I can't be saved
Tides that I tried to swim against
Have brought me down upon my knees
Oh, I beg, I beg and plead
Singin' come out of things un said
Shoot an apple off my head
And a trouble that can't be named
A tiger's waiting to be tamed, singin'

You are
You are

Confusion that never stops
Closing walls and ticking clocks
Gonna come back and take you home
I could not stop that you now know
Singin' come out upon my seas
Cursed missed opportunities
Am I a part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease? Singin'

You are
You are
You are
You are

You are
You are

And nothing else compares
Oh, no, nothing else compares
And nothing else compares

You are
You are

Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go

Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rhythms del Mundo's song "Clocks" depict a person who is struggling to find their place in the world. The start of the song suggests that the person is in a dark place and needs to be saved. The phrase "tides that I tried to swim against" may refer to how they had been fighting against their struggles but were ultimately brought down to their knees. They then beg and plead for help, hoping to come out of the things unsaid. The next few lines suggest that they are looking for a way to escape their predicament. The phrase "shoot an apple off my head" may represent a dangerous situation that they need to overcome. They also mention a trouble that can't be named, which might be referring to a specific issue or challenge that they are facing. The line "A tiger's waiting to be tamed" could signify that the person is hesitant to confront their issues or emotions and is waiting for the right time to do so.

The chorus repeats the phrase "you are" several times. It could be interpreted in different ways, but it potentially means that the person is acknowledging their own existence or identity. They may be trying to remind themselves of their worth and value. The lyrics then describe the various sources of confusion and pressure that they are facing. The "closing walls and ticking clocks" might represent deadlines or expectations that they are struggling to meet. The chorus repeats again, with the words "you are" serving as a sort of mantra. The final lines of the song refer to the person's desire for a sense of belonging and purpose. They repeat the phrase "home, home, where I wanted to go" as if they are trying to find their way back to a place of comfort and security.

Line by Line Meaning

The lights go out and I can't be saved
A feeling of helplessness arises in me when the lights go out.

Tides that I tried to swim against Have brought me down upon my knees
I have been defeated by the forces that I tried to resist, and now I am humbled.

Oh, I beg, I beg and plead Singin' come out of things un said Shoot an apple off my head And a trouble that can't be named A tiger's waiting to be tamed, singin'
I am desperate for a resolution, asking for help to confront ambiguous problems that I can't describe. I feel like I am in a dangerous situation, and I need someone to help me overcome it.

You are You are
You are the one who can help me - I recognize that you have the power to save me.

Confusion that never stops Closing walls and ticking clocks Gonna come back and take you home I could not stop that you now know Singin' come out upon my seas Cursed missed opportunities Am I a part of the cure Or am I part of the disease? Singin'
I am overwhelmed by confusion and feel trapped by the passage of time. I know that you will come back to save me, but I worry that I may have contributed to my own problems. Am I part of the solution or part of the problem?

And nothing else compares Oh, no, nothing else compares And nothing else compares
You are the most important thing in my life - there is nothing that can replace you.

Home, home, where I wanted to go Home, home, where I wanted to go Home, home, where I wanted to go Home, home, where I wanted to go
My ultimate desire is to return home - to a place where I feel safe and comfortable.

You are You are
Once again, I affirm that you are the one who can help me achieve my desire to return home.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin

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