Time Warp
The Christopher/Emery Company Lyrics


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It's astounding
Time is fleeting
Madness takes it's toll
But listen closely
Not for very much longer

I've got to keep control
I remember doing the time-warp
Drinking those moments when
The blackness would hit me
And the void would be calling

Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
It's just a jump to the left
An then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips

You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again

It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
So you can't see me, no, not at all
In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention
Well-secluded, I see all

With a bit of a mind flip
You're into the time slip
And nothing can ever be the same
You're spaced out of sensation
Like you're under sedation
Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again

Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy give me an evil wink
He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
He had a pickup truck, and the devil's eyes
He starred at me and I felt a change
Time meant nothing, never would again

Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again
It's just a jump to the left
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips

You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane




Let's do the time-warp again
Let's do the time-warp again

Overall Meaning

The Christopher/Emery Company's "Time Warp" is a song about a dance that transcends time and space. The song begins with an acknowledgement of the fleeting nature of time and the madness it can cause, but the singer insists on maintaining control. The chorus invites listeners to join in on the time warp dance, which involves specific moves like jumping to the left, stepping to the right, and pelvic thrusting. The lyrics also suggest that the time warp is so intense that it can alter one's perception of reality, causing them to feel like they are under sedation or in another dimension.


The verses of the song describe personal experiences with the time warp. The first narrator remembers drinking and plunging into blackness before feeling compelled to do the time warp again. The second narrator describes a man who shook them up and instigated a change that made time meaningless. The bridge of the song, filled with dreamy lyrics, claims that the time warp is a pathway to another dimension where one can be freed from the constraints of reality.


The song has become an anthem in cult classic films and plays, like "Rocky Horror Picture Show," and is often accompanied by audience participation. Its catchy beat and infectious lyrics have made it a favorite for generations of fans all over the world.


Line by Line Meaning

It's astounding
The situation we're in is so unbelievable that it's almost beyond comprehension.


Time is fleeting
Time goes by quickly and we can't slow it down no matter how much we want to.


Madness takes it's toll
The effects of this madness are starting to show and they're taking a toll on our minds and bodies.


But listen closely
Despite the chaos, there's something important to be said here and I need you to really pay attention.


Not for very much longer
The end of this madness is close, but we must keep control until we get there.


I've got to keep control
It's crucial that I maintain control over myself and the situation we're in.


I remember doing the time-warp
I recall a time in the past when things were simpler and easier.


Drinking those moments when
I used to savor those happy moments when everything felt right.


The blackness would hit me
But that happiness was always short-lived and the darkness and uncertainty would inevitably return.


And the void would be calling
I would feel a sense of emptiness and sadness that made me feel lost and alone.


Let's do the time-warp again
But maybe if we go back to that idealized past, we can make things right again, even if just momentarily.


It's just a jump to the left
Making a quick change in direction can be all it takes to shift things in a new and positive direction.


And then a step to the right
Followed by another small step, we can start to move forward towards a brighter future.


With your hands on your hips
We need to steady ourselves and be confident in our actions and decisions.


You bring your knees in tight
By getting close to ourselves and focusing inwardly, we can better understand our own motivations and intentions.


But it's the pelvic thrust
It's impossible to ignore the physical ways in which we react and behave when confronted with challenges and uncertainty.


That really drives you insane
Trying to keep up with the constant changes and uncertainties can be maddening at times.


It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me
Sometimes it's nice to escape into a world of fantasy where things are simpler and more idyllic.


So you can't see me, no, not at all
When we're in that fantasy world, we're removed from the harsh realities of our real lives and can be anyone or anything we want to be.


In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention
This fantasy world is like a whole other dimension where we have unlimited access to our deepest desires and wildest dreams.


Well-secluded, I see all
In this universe, we have complete control and can observe and understand everything about ourselves and the world around us.


With a bit of a mind flip
By changing our mindset even slightly, we can open up new possibilities and ways of seeing the world.


You're into the time slip
We can start to perceive time and reality in new and different ways that can be both exhilarating and terrifying.


And nothing can ever be the same
Once we've experienced this new perspective, we can never go back to seeing things the old way again.


You're spaced out of sensation
This new way of seeing the world can be overwhelming and disorienting, leaving us feeling numb and removed from reality.


Like you're under sedation
We can feel like we're in a sort of trance or dreamlike state where we're not sure what's real and what's not.


Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
As I was going about my daily life, I found myself deeply lost in thought.


When a snake of a guy give me an evil wink
Suddenly, an unexpected and sinister figure appeared and made me feel uneasy about the state of the world.


He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise
The intrusion of this shady character had a profound effect on me, causing me to feel unsettled and nervous.


He had a pickup truck, and the devil's eyes
This person was clearly up to no good, as evidenced by the malicious look in his eyes and the danger associated with the vehicle he drove.


He starred at me and I felt a change
Just his presence alone was enough to make me second-guess my own safety and wellbeing.


Time meant nothing, never would again
In this situation, time seemed to stand still and I knew that my life would be forever altered from this point on.




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Simon Jäger

Not that much worse than the original 👏

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