In 1996, the project became more serious, and Bell was joined by high school friends, Tim and Glenn Maloof. Bell also brought Mike Elliot into the fold, and, thus, a new Space Twins line-up was solidified.
The quartet developed a unique sound that blends modern indie rock with progressive and psychedelic elements. In Weezer's down-time, the band released two limited-edition 7" singles: "Osaka Aquabus" (1997) and "TV, Music & Candy" (1998). Both of these sold out quickly and are no longer in print.
In May 2003, the Space Twins independently released their debut album, The End of Imagining, on their own label Raga Drop Records. The album was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone critic John D. Luerresen naming the album 7th best of 2003. Currently, the album, like the band's previous releases, is out of print and remains sought after by many Weezer fans.
The band performed at the 2003 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
Running Out of Time
Space Twins Lyrics
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The Santa Ana's are blowing in the autumn sky
Can't sleep away your worries it's alright
last words she spoke to you echo through your mind
she said it looks like we're running out of time
looks like we're running out of time
In the morning you try to phone in
you ring again to get through
reluctantly she answers hello don't want to talk to you
because it looks like we're running out of time
looks like we're running out of time
looks like we're running out of time
woman I made up my mind
All things must pass
like sand in an hour glass
don't stop to criticize fallen dreams
those fiends from your past they haunt you
you don't need nobody to taunt you
with something you know you should do
when the sands of time have run dry
and they're shoveling earth
to make a hole for you to lie in
don't you think you could of been fairer
as you're struggling for your last breath of air
good to see you now saving face
these are things you'll realize
and you can take that to your grave
cause it looks like we're running out of time
looks like we're running out of time
looks like we're running out of time
woman I made up my mind
The lyrics of Space Twins' "Running Out of Time" tell a story of someone facing the reality that they are running out of time with a loved one. The song begins with a vivid description of the setting - the time is two a.m. Pacific Time, the Santa Ana winds are blowing in the autumn sky - which sets a melancholic tone. The singer is unable to sleep and is plagued by worries. The last words spoken by the loved one echo in their mind, "it looks like we're running out of time."
The next morning, the singer attempts to call their loved one, but is met with a busy tone. When they finally get through, the loved one reluctantly answers and doesn't want to talk. The singer laments the fact that they are running out of time, and that the woman has made up her mind. The second verse is more philosophical in nature, encouraging the listener to let go of the past and not let it haunt them. The singer speaks to the reader as if they are in the same boat, saying "you don't need nobody to taunt you with something you know you should do."
The final chorus reiterates the fact that time is running out, with the singer asking if the woman could have been fairer. They end with a cryptic statement that these are things she will realize and can take to her grave. The overall mood of the song is one of sadness and melancholy, with a sense of impending loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Two a.m. Pacific Time
It's two in the morning at the Pacific Time Zone
The Santa Ana's are blowing in the autumn sky
The Santa Ana winds are blowing on this autumn night
Can't sleep away your worries it's alright
You can't sleep because of your worries, but it's okay
Last words she spoke to you echo through your mind
The last words she spoke to you keep replaying in your head
She said it looks like we're running out of time
She said that it seems like they don't have much time left
In the morning you try to phone in
The next morning, you attempt to call her
No answer only a busy tone then
There's no answer, only a busy tone
You ring again to get through
You try calling again to reach her
Reluctantly she answers hello don't want to talk to you
She answers the phone reluctantly and says that she doesn't want to talk to you
Because it looks like we're running out of time
She doesn't want to talk because they don't have much time left
Woman I made up my mind
The singer has made a decision
All things must pass
Everything eventually ends
Like sand in an hour glass
Just like sand falling in an hourglass
Don't stop to criticize fallen dreams
Don't dwell on your failed dreams
Those fiends from your past they haunt you
The people from your past that hurt you still linger in your mind
You don't need nobody to taunt you
Don't let anyone bring you down
With something you know you should do
There's something that you know you should do
When the sands of time have run dry
When time has come to an end
And they're shoveling earth to make a hole for you to lie in
When they're burying you after death
Don't you think you could of been fairer
Do you regret not being fair to someone?
As you're struggling for your last breath of air
As you're gasping for your last breath
Good to see you now saving face
It's good to see that you're putting up a good front now
These are things you'll realize
You'll realize these things eventually
And you can take that to your grave
You can carry this knowledge with you to the end of your life
Cause it looks like we're running out of time
They're running out of time
Woman I made up my mind
The singer has made a decision
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