Time
Rua Lyrics


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Lying here alone I hear the ticking of the clock, it's driving me insane.
Waiting never eases, never ceases, never stops, every moment slips away,
How long I've waited.

Time moves so slowly (it steals every moment)
Time creeps behind you (and steals every day)
Time races, time chases lifetimes away...
Time is ticking never stopping, always moving never static,
Time is taking every second turning minutes into hours,
Time is stealing, creeping, crawling, taking days and making weeks that turn to months and then to years, decades pass before you know it
Time will fool you tries to make you think you're killing time,
When all the time it's time that's killing you...

Wish I could fast forward time but all the while I'm motionless, it holds me fast. Suspended in the moment, still not moving so I sit and wait as minutes slip away,
How long I've waited.

Time moves so slowly (it steals every moment)
Time creeps behind you (and steals every day)
Time races, time chases lifetimes away...

Time is ticking never stopping, always moving never static,
Time is taking every second turning minutes into hours,
Time is stealing, creeping, crawling, taking days and making weeks that turn to months and then to years, decades pass before you know it




Time will fool you tries to make you think you're killing time,
When all the time it's time that's killing you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rua's song "Time" are about the passing of time and the feeling of being stuck in a moment while time moves on around you. The ticking of the clock is a constant reminder of the time slipping away, causing the singer to feel anxious and frustrated. The lyrics convey a sense of time being a relentless force that is always moving forward, taking with it everything in its path.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that time is stealing, creeping, and crawling, taking away seconds, minutes, hours, and ultimately entire lifetimes. The lyrics touch on the idea that time is both a friend and an enemy, with the ability to make us feel like we're killing time but also being the force that is killing us. The singer expresses a desire to fast forward time, but is stuck in the present moment, sitting and waiting as time marches on.


Overall, the lyrics to "Time" are a poignant reflection on the transience of life and the importance of being present in the moment. The song conveys a sense of urgency and a call to action, reminding listeners that time is precious and should be used wisely.


Line by Line Meaning

Lying here alone I hear the ticking of the clock, it's driving me insane.
The sound of the ticking clock is causing the singer to feel restless and anxious as they lay alone.


Waiting never eases, never ceases, never stops, every moment slips away,
Waiting is a persistent and unrelenting experience, with each moment that passes feeling like it is slipping away.


How long I've waited.
The singer has been waiting for an indeterminate amount of time and is feeling frustrated and impatient.


Time moves so slowly (it steals every moment)
The pace of time feels slow and steals away every moment, as if the singer's life is passing them by.


Time creeps behind you (and steals every day)
Time sneaks up on you and takes away the days, as if they are disappearing without the singer noticing.


Time races, time chases lifetimes away...
Time moves quickly and seems to be chasing the singer's life away, as if it is always one step ahead of them.


Time is ticking never stopping, always moving never static,
Time is constantly ticking and is always in motion, never stopping or remaining stagnant.


Time is taking every second turning minutes into hours,
Time is consuming every second and turning them into longer, sometimes unbearable periods of minutes and hours.


Time is stealing, creeping, crawling, taking days and making weeks that turn to months and then to years, decades pass before you know it
Time is imperceptibly stealing away whole chunks of time, as weeks become months, months become years, and before the singer knows it, decades have passed.


Time will fool you tries to make you think you're killing time,
Time can trick you into thinking that you are being productive by doing nothing, when in reality, it is stealing away your life.


When all the time it's time that's killing you...
Despite the singer's efforts to control time or be productive with it, they ultimately feel like time is killing them and taking away their life.


Wish I could fast forward time but all the while I'm motionless, it holds me fast.
The singer wishes they could move forward in time, but instead they feel trapped in the current moment, unable to move forward or make progress.


Suspended in the moment, still not moving so I sit and wait as minutes slip away,
The singer feels stuck in the current moment, unable to move on, and must wait as time continues to pass without their control.




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Comments from YouTube:

Clelton Dayane

muito bom parabéns isso é arte os outros são imitações muito bom!

Makinando

De que é composto a tela que usa para pintar?

gabriela alves

que massa

Thainara Diniz

Qual estilo de papel você usou? Seria papel cartão?

sarrefa

Olá.  Eu apenas filmei o artista pintando na rua,  enquanto turistava por NY. Não entendo muito, mas era um papel parecido com um couchê mas bem grosso.

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