Making Time'
The Creation Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Making time
Shooting lines
For people to believe in
Things you say
Gone in a day
Everybody leavin'
Everybody leavin'
Why do we have to carry on?
Always singing the same old song
Same old song
The same old song

Tellin' lies
Closing your eyes
Making more excuses
Pullin' the wool
Actin' the fool
People have their uses
People have their uses

Why do we have to carry on?
Always singing the same old song
Same old song
The same old song

Lookin' for
An open door
Never taking chances
Take your pick
Makes you sick
Seekin' new advances
Seekin' new advances

Why do we have to carry on?
Always singing the same old song




Same old song
The same old song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Creation's song "Making Time" speak to the cyclical nature of life and the societal pressure to conform. Lead singer Kenny Pickett implores listeners to question the status quo and to not simply accept the "same old song" that is constantly being sung. Pickett takes aim at those who "tell lies" and "make excuses", urging listeners to seek "new advances" and to not be afraid to take chances. However, Pickett also acknowledges the fleeting nature of existence, with things "gone in a day" and "everybody leavin'". The song's urgent tone and pulsating beat combined with Pickett's impassioned delivery make for a powerful call to action.


Line by Line Meaning

Making time
Taking time out of your day to make something happen


Shooting lines
Talking to people, conveying information


For people to believe in
So people will trust what you say


Things you say
The information you convey


Gone in a day
The information quickly becomes irrelevant


Everybody leavin'
People move on to something else quickly


Tellin' lies
Dishonesty


Closing your eyes
Denial of the truth


Making more excuses
Trying to justify or explain dishonesty


Pullin' the wool
Deceiving people


Actin' the fool
Appearing stupid, usually to hide deception


People have their uses
People are only useful to you insofar as they help you achieve your goals


Lookin' for
Searching for


An open door
A chance to succeed


Never taking chances
Avoiding risks


Take your pick
Choose from what is available


Makes you sick
The options available are unappealing


Seekin' new advances
Searching for new opportunities to succeed


Why do we have to carry on?
Why do we have to keep doing the same thing?


Always singing the same old song
Always repeating the same actions with the same results


Same old song
Doing the same thing over and over again


The same old song
The same repetitive cycle of actions and outcomes




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@jasondaugherty9239

This band is so underrated!!! One of England's best bands

@juniorfco

I do not understand how they were not successful?
This song blew my brains out.

@hqhq4611

I agree. Must be the same reason that fellow mod band the Small Faces never got the recognition they deserved.

@cescorosa61

They were like a lot of beat bands around. This was their most famous single.

@GStraitKISS1

So agree! They kill this!!

@michelelaraia7358

From the beginning-(ELP)

@blackpilledchad1927

Didn't blow mine but yeah they were a good band. The reason they didn't blow up must be the lack of a very handsome dude in the band

10 More Replies...

@andyhayes2138

The Great Pottery Throw Down brought me here!!

@PaulOutdoors

Me too 😊👍

@degaulle30

First heard this when I was 18. I'm 32 now and it's still one of the best songs I've ever heard.

More Comments

More Versions