Relativity
Rock In Progress Lyrics

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Time is running short
No exit no remorse
Only seconds to the countdown

Time is running fast
No chance it's gonna last
Your time is up, you're going down

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more try

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more day

Standing where you are
All is speeding up
But no one shares your point of view

You know that in the end
Time is relative and depends
On how close you were and what you knew

Pressure's building up as we speak
Rising at speed of light, it's too quick
Running from collapse, there's no time
Signal breaking up, you're out

You buy some time
The clock's ticking
Whatever takes
One more day

You buy some time
The clock's ticking
Whatever takes
One more day

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more try

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more day

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more try

If you could just buy some time
When the clock is ticking
Do whatever it takes
For one more day

You buy some time
Just one more day
Whatever takes
Just one more try

You buy some time
One more day

Whatever takes
Just one more try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rock In Progress' song Relativity speak about time, specifically the urgency and pressure that comes with it. The singer warns that time is running out, and there is no going back or making amends. The imagery of a countdown and the repetition of the phrase, "when the clock is ticking," emphasize the theme of time's fleeting nature. The singer also acknowledges that time is relative and that one's perception of it depends on their experiences and knowledge. The song's tone is urgent and frantic, reflecting the singer's anxiety about time's passing.

The lyrics also suggest a sense of desperation as the singer begs for more time. They acknowledge that it may require extreme measures and sacrifice to gain even an extra day or try. There is a sense that the stakes are high and that the consequences of failing to buy more time are dire. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to make the most out of the time they have and to strive to reach their goals.

Line by Line Meaning

Time is running short
There is very little time left

No exit no remorse
There is no way out and no room for regret

Only seconds to the countdown
The time left is very brief and measured in seconds

Time is running fast
Time is passing quickly and cannot be stopped

No chance it's gonna last
There is no possibility that time will remain the same

Your time is up, you're going down
Time is up and there are consequences to face

If you could just buy some time
It is desirable to prolong the amount of time remaining

When the clock is ticking
The countdown to the end is in progress

Do whatever it takes
Everything must be done to extend the limited time

For one more try
To have another opportunity to succeed

Standing where you are
The situation is being observed from the current position

All is speeding up
Time seems to move even faster and increase in intensity

But no one shares your point of view
Others do not perceive time in the same way

You know that in the end
Ultimately, the passage of time has consequences

Time is relative and depends
Time is subjective and varies depending on circumstances

On how close you were and what you knew
The proximity to the end and level of preparation influence how time is perceived

Pressure's building up as we speak
The situation is becoming more intense

Rising at speed of light, it's too quick
Time is moving so fast that it is overwhelming

Running from collapse, there's no time
There is no time to avoid the impending failure

Signal breaking up, you're out
The end is near and communication is deteriorating

Just one more day
An additional day would be desirable

You buy some time
There is an attempt to extend the limited time remaining

One more try
An additional opportunity to succeed is sought after

Whatever takes
Every possible action must be taken to gain extra time

Writer(s): Andres Musalem, Angelo Guevara, Carlos Ascencio, Cristián Cortés, Fernando Silva, Marcel Goic, Rodrigo Musalem

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