No More From Netflix's film tick tick...BOOM! feat. Andrew Garfield
Robin de Jesus Lyrics
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Take time out
Time to regroup
Before you lose the bout
Freeze the frame
Back it up
Time to refocus
Years are getting shorter
Lines on your face are getting longer
Feel like you're treading water
But the riptide's getting stronger
Don't panic, don't jump ship
Can't fight it, like taxes
At least it happens only once in your life
They're singing, "Happy Birthday"
You just want to lay down and cry
Not just another birthday
It's 30/90
Why can't you stay twenty-nine?
Hell, you still feel like you're twenty-two
Turn thirty, 1990
Bang, you're dead, what can you do?
What can you do?
What can you do?
Clear the runway
Make another pass
Try one more approach
Before you're out of gas
Friends are getting fatter
Hairs on your head are getting thinner
Feel like a clean-up batter
On a team that ain't a winner
Don't freak out, don't strike out
Can't fight it, like City Hall
At least you're not alone
Your friends are there, too
They're singing, "Happy Birthday"
You just wish you could run away
Who cares about a birthday?
But 30/90, hey
Can you be optimistic?
You're no longer the ingenue
Turn thirty, 1990
Boom, you're passé, what can you do?
What can you do?
What can you do?
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Which way to Never Never Land?
Emerald City's gone to hell
Since the wizard blew off his command
On the streets you hear the voices
Lost children, crocodiles
You're not into making choices, wicked witches
Poppy fields or men behind the curtain
Tiger lilies, ruby slippers
Clock is ticking, that's for certain
And they're singing, "Happy Birthday" (happy birthday)
I just wish it all were a dream
It feels much more like Doomsday
Fuck 30/90
Seems like I'm in for a twister
I don't see a rainbow, do you?
Turn thirty in the '90s
Into my hands now the ball is passed
I want the spoils, but not too fast
The world is calling, it's now or Neverland
Why can't I stay a child forever, and
30/90, 30/90 (30/90)
30/90, 30/90 (30/90)
30/90, 30, 30/90 (what)
What can I do?
30/90, 30, 30/90
What can I do?
These lyrics are from the song "No More" performed by Robin de Jesus in the Netflix film tick, tick...BOOM!, featuring Andrew Garfield. The song speaks to the fear and anxiety that many people feel as they approach their 30th birthday, symbolized by the line "30/90".
In the first verse, the lyrics emphasize the need to pause and reflect before moving forward. Time is slipping away, and the pressure is building to achieve something significant before it's too late. The mention of lines on the face getting longer and feeling like treading water represents the feeling of aging and being stuck in a stagnant situation.
The second verse explores the fear of entering a new stage of life and the nostalgia for younger days. The lines "Why can't you stay twenty-nine?" and "turn thirty, 1990, bang, you're dead, what can you do?" express the desire to hold onto youthful energy and innocence. The reference to taxes suggests that reaching 30 is an inevitable event, like paying taxes, but it only happens once in a lifetime.
The third verse delves into the struggles and insecurities that come with aging. The mention of friends getting fatter and hairs getting thinner reflects the physical changes that occur over time. Feeling like a clean-up batter on a losing team indicates the frustration of not achieving desired goals. The line "your friends are there, too" provides some comfort in knowing that others are facing similar challenges.
The final verse includes references to iconic fictional characters and places, such as Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the Emerald City. These references symbolize the longing for a carefree and magical existence, contrasting with the realities of life and the pressures of growing older. The line "clock is ticking, that's for certain" emphasizes the urgency that comes with the passage of time.
Overall, these lyrics capture the anxieties, hopes, and desires that many individuals experience as they approach a milestone birthday. The fear of getting older and the desire to hold onto youth are themes that resonate throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the clock
Pause and take a break
Take time out
Give yourself a moment to relax
Time to regroup
Gather yourself and find focus
Before you lose the bout
Before you face defeat
Freeze the frame
Hold on to a specific moment
Back it up
Go back and reconsider
Time to refocus
Time to regain concentration
Before they wrap it up
Before it comes to an end
Years are getting shorter
Time feels like it's passing more quickly
Lines on your face are getting longer
Visible signs of aging
Feel like you're treading water
Feeling stagnant and not making progress
But the riptide's getting stronger
Life challenges are becoming more intense
Don't panic, don't jump ship
Stay calm and don't give up
Can't fight it, like taxes
Like something inevitable, cannot avoid it
At least it happens only once in your life
It's a unique experience
They're singing, 'Happy Birthday'
Celebrating another year of life
You just want to lay down and cry
Feeling overwhelmed and emotional
Not just another birthday
This birthday feels different
It's 30/90
Turning 30 years old in the year 1990
Why can't you stay twenty-nine?
Wishing to remain young and avoid aging
Hell, you still feel like you're twenty-two
Feeling young at heart despite the years
Turn thirty, 1990
Reaching the age of 30 during the year 1990
Bang, you're dead, what can you do?
The realization of mortality
Clear the runway
Prepare for another attempt
Make another pass
Try again
Try one more approach
Find a different strategy
Before you're out of gas
Before you run out of energy
Friends are getting fatter
People around you are changing physically
Hairs on your head are getting thinner
Experiencing hair loss
Feel like a clean-up batter
Feeling the pressure to fix things
On a team that ain't a winner
Among a group that's not succeeding
Don't freak out, don't strike out
Stay calm and don't give up
Can't fight it, like City Hall
Like an immovable force
At least you're not alone
Others are facing similar challenges
Your friends are there, too
You have support from your friends
Can you be optimistic?
Is it possible to stay positive?
You're no longer the ingenue
You're no longer a naive, young person
Turn thirty, 1990
Reaching the age of 30 during the year 1990
Boom, you're passé, what can you do?
Suddenly outdated and irrelevant
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Symbols of youth and playfulness
Which way to Never Never Land?
Searching for eternal youth
Emerald City's gone to hell
The idealized place has deteriorated
Since the wizard blew off his command
The person in charge lost control
On the streets you hear the voices
Hearing the struggles of others
Lost children, crocodiles
Symbolic references to challenges
You're not into making choices, wicked witches
Not wanting to make difficult decisions
Poppy fields or men behind the curtain
Conflicting options and hidden truths
Tiger lilies, ruby slippers
Symbols of magical or enticing things
Clock is ticking, that's for certain
Time is passing and can't be stopped
And they're singing, 'Happy Birthday'
Birthday celebrations continue
I just wish it all were a dream
Desiring an escape from reality
It feels much more like Doomsday
Feeling overwhelmed by negativity
Fuck 30/90
Expressing frustration with turning 30 in 1990
Seems like I'm in for a twister
Expecting a chaotic experience
I don't see a rainbow, do you?
Lack of hope or positivity
Turn thirty in the '90s
Reaching the age of 30 during the 1990s
Into my hands now the ball is passed
Taking control of the situation
I want the spoils, but not too fast
Desiring success without rushing
The world is calling, it's now or Neverland
Feeling the pressure to act
Why can't I stay a child forever
Longing for eternal youth
And 30/90, 30/90
Repeating the significance of turning 30 in 1990
30/90, 30/90
Repeating the significance of turning 30 in 1990
30/90, 30, 30/90
Repeating the significance of turning 30 in 1990
What can I do?
Feeling helpless in the situation
30/90, 30, 30/90
Repeating the significance of turning 30 in 1990
What can I do?
Feeling helpless in the situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan Larson
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@nenitastar99
You can def hear the influence of this song in the opening of RENT, in the first notes, some of the lyrics, I love it, is like stepping into Jon's mind, inspiration and real life memories.
@hannahdoesacting5820
Ikr!
@BlueYoshi85
Michael was such a fantastic character. You really see how much Jonathan loved Matt O'Grady.
@nerd_1356
This gives me 90s/2000s vibes (in a good way) love it
@luke803
It literally is! :)
@violamandyfinnigan5463
Oh really xD
@inkbright_
the whole thing is set in the 90's 😭
@michelleneal6860
This song just bleeds 90’s grunge vibes all over classic Broadway. It’s like Shaw, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, and ALW we’re all hanging out in some garage in Seattle, drinking coffee and doing heroine. I love it so much!
@lanetower3411
Excellent number! The friendship between these two was beautiful.
@chafas9683
We do need a Rent movie directed by Lin