OUT OF TIME
The Burn Lyrics


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Racing against the clock
And I watch it
Still after all these years
It's always there
Standing buy me through the silent night
(It hands keep knocking)
But the walls that stand are easy to cross
Forget where (who?) I am and why I'm here what I see
Don't make no sense to me

But it's still here
Close my eyes
To forget the time
Reality exhaust me
Soon I'll know that I can cope
So I keep the rhythm till I reach you
That's why I'm here...

I'll find another place
Where the rules are fine
I'll find another place
Where I just stop to run away and hide
I'll find another place left the clock behind

Out of time forget who I am...





I'm on my way

Overall Meaning

The Burn's song Out Of Time is a poignant and introspective piece about the struggle one faces in dealing with the passage of time. The first verse describes the feeling of racing against the clock, with the singer watching the time tick by, seemingly without much control over it. This theme is echoed throughout the song with lines such as "Close my eyes / To forget the time" and "Out of time forget who I am."


The singer seems to be in a state of confusion and disorientation, with lines like "Forget where (who?) I am and why I'm here what I see / Don't make no sense to me." It's possible that they feel lost and unable to find their place in the world. However, they find comfort in the fact that time is always present, standing by them "through the silent night" and keeping them accountable with its "hands keep knocking." Despite this, they believe that the walls that stand in their way are "easy to cross."


The chorus suggests that the singer is searching for a place where time does not have such a hold on them. They hope to find a place where the rules are different, where they can stop running and hiding, and where they can leave the clock behind. The repeated phrase "I'll find another place" serves as a hopeful mantra for the singer, allowing them to believe that there is a way out of their current situation.


Overall, "Out Of Time" conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, as well as a desire for escape and freedom from the constraints of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Racing against the clock
I am rushing to complete a task before a deadline


And I watch it
I am constantly aware of the limited time I have to complete the task


Still after all these years
Even though years have passed, the pressure of time remains the same


It's always there
The pressure of time is a constant presence in my life


Standing buy me through the silent night
Even in moments of darkness and quiet, the pressure of time is still present


(It hands keep knocking)
The sound of a clock ticking serves as a reminder of the passing of time


But the walls that stand are easy to cross
The obstacles in my way are not as difficult to overcome as the obstacle of time


Forget where (who?) I am and why I'm here what I see
I lose track of my identity and purpose due to the heavy pressure of time


Don't make no sense to me
I am unable to comprehend my surroundings and situation


But it's still here
The pressure of time remains constant despite my confusion


Close my eyes
I attempt to escape from the pressure of time by closing my eyes


To forget the time
I hope to forget the limited time I have to complete my task


Reality exhaust me
The constant pressure of time is mentally and emotionally draining


Soon I'll know that I can cope
I will eventually learn to handle the pressure of time


So I keep the rhythm till I reach you
I maintain a steady pace in order to reach my goal before the deadline


That's why I'm here...
My purpose for being here is to complete the task before the deadline


I'll find another place
I will try a different approach in order to escape the pressure of time


Where the rules are fine
Where there is no strict deadline or time restriction


Where I just stop to run away and hide
Where I can take a break and recharge without the pressure of time bearing down on me


I'll find another place left the clock behind
I will try to escape the pressure of time completely and leave it behind


Out of time forget who I am...
When I am under extreme pressure of time, I lose track of my own identity and purpose


I'm on my way
I am determined to complete the task before the deadline and will overcome the obstacles of time




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: ISMAEL ANGEL LEDESMA, NOEL PAGAN

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@vksomji

Thankyou for this Topic.

After Listening 🎧 to the Vlog, based on my Experience all I can say

A. Workaholic Now = Burnout in the Long-run.

B. Being too much Ambitious Now = Might be Burnout if the Goal is not Achieved within the Project End Date.

C. Working with Motivation Now to Make Success Story = Might be a Burnout in the Long-run incase of a Failure.

D. Planning and Working Now towards achieving Financial Goal = A Severe Serious Burnout in Long-run if the Expected Financial Goal not Achieved.....I get Nightmares - "Bills, EMI and Tax 💸💵 Knocking the Doors🚪".

Commented at 13:17 hrs ⏳ of this Tuesday, 25th October 2022.



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@show_me_your_kitties

I've never felt this way in my life. I am so unbearably exhausted. The mental stress and critical thinking so many hours a day, I just feel like I can't do it anymore. I love my job, I enjoy my work. I fought for this position, planned for this position, I had my mind set on it. I am almost a year in and I just keep getting more more responsibilities forced on me. Several meetings a day with our team, our department, our customers, management; and they still expect perfect productivity. I told my supervisor today that I am quick and I work fast, but I cannot automate and process data like AI!

@dawnkulan4514

I’m home today and tomorrow sick. I’m so chronically burned out I can’t see a way out. I’ve had a couple breakdowns, taken time off hope this workshop helps. I’m being treated for depression and anxiety. Some days takes hours to get out of bed.

@thisisntallowed9560

Personally I think my anxiety, boredom and lack of good friends caused my burn out. Dr K made a video about burn out and said that burn out happens when the efforts are too high but the rewards too low.

@jesusrettet9204

Trust and pray to Jesus He will set you free and give you joy and strength

@aspectplumbing2785

Yep this is me my efforts are way to high but the rewards from everyone is to low and very much unappreciated !

@john2914

I am sorry. I am having troubles also. I have been out of work for the last about 4 years, and I cant seem to function. Quite depressed I think. I hope things get better for you.

@artifundio1

@@thisisntallowed9560 yes! I saw it, his explanation was a big "aha" moment for me. I recognized many micro burnouts, and one really big burnout I had in the past.
And now Med Circle is tackling this issue... I feel so grateful.

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@elin_

It's absolutely crazy how we have normalized a society who makes people sick..

We're supposed to work more than what we enjoy life or hang out with people we love.. crazy. 8h sleep, 8h work and 8h free time they say... well in those 8 hours of free time people are supposed to get home from work, workout, clean, do laundry, cook, take care of kids/pets, hang out with people etc.. I really don't understand how people have time or energy for everything.

I got burned out after my school graduation around 20 years old.. almost 30 now and still struggling. Poor and no capability to work.. I'm not living, I'm just existing.. counting down the days of my life.

Burnout was also the beginning of the end for my mom..

@MorganHyde-ie5ru

The same thing happened to me! My twenties got completely effed by burnout! I spent the entire time too stressed to enjoy it!

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