Four Minutes
Temporary Basement Lyrics
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The one week where I finally met you
You standing there waiting
The car kept you late and
It was my first chance to talk to you!
You told me that you live just down the road
Visiting your friends before you're old
I got your name and then you had to go
Since I met you I've been losing lots of sleep
Whole thing blew up and now I'm stuck here on the street
I've done some thinking who can say who's really right?
You've done your time and
And I've done mine and
One month pass you stand there all alone
I walk by you pretending not to know
Were you made up by me
Cause I've felt so empty
What the hell's my problem? Who broke me?
The song Four Minutes by Temporary Basement tells the story of a guy who met a girl for only four minutes. She was waiting for someone to pick her up, and the two of them struck up a conversation. During those four minutes, the guy got the girl's name and found out where she lived. He enjoyed her company, but then she had to go. The guy couldn't stop thinking about her after their brief conversation, and he lost a lot of sleep over it. He wondered if she was made up in his mind because he felt so empty. A month later, the guy saw the same girl standing alone, but he pretended not to know her, leaving him questioning what broke him.
The lyrics are full of emotions that people can relate to. It's a simple song but has a deep meaning that talks about fleeting connections, missed opportunities, and longing for something that passed so quickly. The guy's encounter with the girl was so brief, but it left a significant impression on him. He couldn't stop thinking about what could have happened had they had more time to talk. It's a song about the what-ifs and missed connections that people often experience in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I know now I had 4 minutes with you
I realize now that I only had a brief moment of time with you.
The one week where I finally met you
It was the only week where I had the opportunity to meet you.
You standing there waiting
You were waiting for something or someone.
The car kept you late and
You were delayed by a car that was running late.
It was my first chance to talk to you!
I was fortunate to have this opportunity to speak with you for the first time.
You told me that you live just down the road
You mentioned to me that you reside near the area.
Visiting your friends before you're old
You were spending time with your friends before you got older.
We stood there just laughing, just watching the traffic
We were standing together, laughing and observing the passing vehicles.
I got your name and then you had to go
I was able to obtain your name, however, you had to depart soon after.
Since I met you I've been losing lots of sleep
Ever since we met, I have been having difficulty sleeping.
Whole thing blew up and now I'm stuck here on the street
Everything has gone wrong, and now I am stranded on the street.
I've done some thinking who can say who's really right?
I have been contemplating who was correct in the situation.
You've done your time and
You have served your time, or have put in your share of effort.
And I've done mine and
I have also done my part, or completed my fair share.
One month pass you stand there all alone
After one month had passed, I saw you standing all alone.
I walk by you pretending not to know
I passed by you and pretended as if I did not recognize you.
Were you made up by me
I am wondering if you were only in my imagination or if you truly exist.
Cause I've felt so empty
I have felt an emptiness ever since we last spoke.
What the hell's my problem? Who broke me?
I am questioning my own mental state and who, or what, caused me to feel this way.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.