Life Speeds Up
The Church Lyrics

The clouds in the sky are all rushing by
The singer observes that time is moving quickly, just like the clouds in the sky that seem to rush by.

A stare's just a backwards glance
The singer suggests that staring is like looking back, and it implies a sense of regret for what has already happened.

The years and the days are all melting away
The singer notes that time seems to be melting away, and that the days and years are passing quickly.

Yet you still won't take a chance
The artist implies that someone is not taking chances despite the fact that time is moving quickly and opportunities may not last forever.

But life speeds up, don't you know, don't you know
The artist emphasizes that life speeds up and that people should be aware of this fact.

The push and the throb, the threat of the mob
The singer describes the pressure and stress of life, and the potential threat of others.

The crack's not a secret this time
The singer notes that a secret or weakness is no longer hidden or concealed.

The mouths and the doors, now I can't shut anymore
The artist no longer has control over what other people say or what doors may open or close.

Keep running, you're falling behind
The artist suggests that people who don't keep up with the fast pace of life are falling behind and may miss out on opportunities.

The world spins alone, the weight of it groans
The artist describes the world as a heavy burden that groans and is difficult to bear, and that it seems to spin without any assistance.

I get dizzy just turning the page
The singer suggests that even small actions like turning a page can make them feel dizzy or overwhelmed.

The air holds us down and we're stuck on the ground
The artist notes that the air holds people down, making them feel stuck or trapped on the ground.

Trying to slip off our age
The singer implies that people are trying to ignore or escape the fact that they are getting older and time is passing quickly.

Come to the window come to the door
The singer invites someone to come to the window or door.

Given under my hand given under the law
The singer implies that something has been given or agreed to under their authority or the law.

I gave you everything you still want more
The artist suggests that despite giving everything they had, someone still wants more.

They gave you some mad forgotten war
The artist suggests that someone has been given a senseless or forgotten war.

Now it's time to slow things down
The singer suggests that it's time to slow down and take things at a more manageable pace.

Because I told you life speeds up
The singer reminds someone that life speeds up, implying that they need to appreciate moments and not take time for granted.

Tell me how it happened did it hurt did you cry
The artist asks someone to describe a painful or emotional experience they had.

Did you ever feel yourself falling out of the sky
The artist asks if someone has ever felt like they were falling or failing.

Did you ever lie awake and wonder why
The artist asks if someone has ever spent a sleepless night wondering about something.

Did you ever fall asleep and dream that you died
The singer asks if someone has ever had a dream where they died, implying a fear of mortality.

We grind to a halt and we start again
The artist notes that life is full of starts and stops, and that people often have to begin again.

We come to a corner but it's only a bend
The singer suggests that people often think they've come to a turning point, but it's actually just a minor change in direction.

And all those broken promises they never end
The singer notes that broken promises are a never-ending part of life.

Who cares if it's mad when it's only pretend
The singer suggests that it doesn't matter if something seems crazy or unrealistic as long as it's only pretend.