Time Has Come
Spock's Beard Lyrics

I'm just a junkyard now
I am insignificant, unwanted and discarded like a pile of garbage

This is my trash
Referring to oneself as trash or garbage symbolizing their low self-worth

They burnt me down somehow
Facing personal hardships, feeling defeated and burned out

Flicked me off like a cigarette ash
Being treated as disposable and worthless

But time has come today; Time has come today
Realization that it's time to take action and create a change

I've been a patron saint
Being a self-righteous do-gooder and criticizer of others' actions or behaviors

I've had my mouth washed out
Being reprimanded, scolded or punished harshly for speaking out of turn, being disobedient or defiant

And I've been one big complaint
Complaining, whining or being critical about everything and everyone

I turned myself into two separate gorillas?
Feeling like a split personality, being stuck between two worlds, or having two distinct sides to one's personality

But time has come today; Time has come to blow our old world away
Feeling the urgency to break free from the old ways, beliefs, and behaviors

Pulled in from abilene; found the world was sold
Feeling disillusionment and disappointment with the world or society

He paid in gold - but his hands were cold
Being betrayed or deceived despite putting one's trust and resources into something or someone

But the man was sharp; man, this cat was cool
Acknowledging that someone was impressive, charismatic or clever, despite their deceitful or unsavory actions

So we gave the jewel to a raving fool
Putting faith, hope or trust in something or someone unworthy or ill-equipped to handle it

They say I'm a big boy now
Being told to act responsibly or maturely

Come on and stand up straight
Being encouraged to take responsibility and accountability for one's actions

Lock up your girls and boys
Being warned about the dangers or consequences of sexual promiscuity or irresponsible behavior

Soon it will be too late
Feeling the urgency to take action before it's too late

Cardboard people stand in a field made of grass.
Feeling disconnected, lost or alone in a world without meaning or depth

Carved from mahogany and jade, they see you and all start to laugh.
Feeling judged or ridiculed by others who are superficial, shallow or lacking in substance

The eyes that they live through will roll as they give you the task.
Feeling like a task, project or mission given to someone by life itself

Steeped in a slumber, they tell you your number is one;
Feeling like a number, statistic or insignificant in the grand scheme of things

And the proper ladies blow smoke from their mouths like a gun.
Feeling like the people one looks up to or admires are hypocritical, fake or insincere

They smile like the sun - say the race has begun, time to run... run!
Feeling like life is a competition, and everyone is running towards an unknown finish line

Cardboard people tell you they'd love you to stay.
Feeling the desire to belong or fit in, despite the superficiality or insignificance of those around you

When the whores and sailors come it would be best to put lucky away.
Warning about the potential dangers, risks or negative consequences of engaging in reckless or promiscuous behavior

You must wait for the sunset; your time hasn't come yet today.
Being asked to wait for the right time or opportunity, even though it may not seem clear or visible yet

As the sunset loves nimbus and the autumn light
Feeling reflective, nostalgic or melancholic about the beauty of nature, and the changing of seasons

We don't have to live for a fight
Realizing that there's more to life than constant strife, conflict or competition

We can be one, it can be done!
Believing in the power of unity, collaboration and empathy to create positive change and overcome obstacles

I must leave here with the morning light
Feeling the need to move on, start over or leave a situation behind

We don't have to live to be right
Realizing that sometimes being right is not worth sacrificing peace, harmony or compassion

We can be one, this must be done!
Reaffirming the importance of unity, cooperation and empathy to change the world for the better

And mommy and dad give a pat on the back but they're thinking:
Feeling the pressure, expectations or judgments of one's family or society, even when they appear to be supportive on the surface

"If you leave here we'll hate you If you leave here we'll argue If you leave here we'll hate you We love you but we'll hate you if you leave"
Receiving conflicting or mixed messages from one's loved ones or society in general

Then you're hunkerin' down in mid-town with your brothers
Finding comfort, solidarity or support from one's peers or community

And soon they'll all looking your way
Feeling the pressure or scrutiny of others, especially when striving for change, progress or improvement

We can survive, Just stay alive
Believing in one's resilience, strength and ability to overcome adversity, as long as one keeps fighting and moving forward

And you think it's a crime but you know that it's time to be leaving
Feeling conflicted or guilty about making a difficult decision, but knowing deep down it's the right thing to do

"If you leave here we'll hate you If you leave here we'll argue If you leave here we'll hate you We love you but we'll hate you if you leave"
Receiving conflicting or mixed messages from one's loved ones or society in general

I'm just an old man now
Feeling the effects of aging, time and experience

I eat your trash
Feeling like life has consumed and worn down one's spirit, like a junk or trash collector

I'll make it back somehow
Feeling hopeful and optimistic that one can recover, bounce back or start over, despite the adversities faced

Take off at long last yeah!
Feeling the relief, joy or liberation of finally being able to break free from the past or the present

Let's blow our old world away!
Expressing the desire or need to revolutionize, transform or change their world, once and for all