Timeless
The DMA's Lyrics
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One left to ruin, one left to keep
You were scared of going away
Let it be the lesser that jokes defy
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
I can't decide, I can't decide
Ringing behind an old farewell
You were scared of going away
Let it be the lesser that jokes defy
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
I can't decide, I can't decide
Could I make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
Another broken light you shake
Another walk right round as you see
The ground and light of war
It was not you in the middle of the floor
Can't I take, to make it
Right? I can't decide, i can't decide
Could I make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
Could I make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
The DMA's song "Timeless" is a nostalgic, introspective piece about a failed relationship. The song is addressed to a former lover, with the opening lines suggesting that the relationship was once sweet but has since been ruined. The singer seems to be struggling with feelings of indecision and regret, perhaps wondering whether they made the right choice to end the relationship. The lines "You were scared of going away / Let it be the lesser that jokes defy" suggest that there were disagreements or misunderstandings that contributed to the relationship's demise.
The chorus suggests that the singer may still have strong feelings of love or longing for the former partner, wondering if they could make them happy and waiting for another chance. The final line, "You're timeless," could be interpreted as a lament for what was lost, but it could also suggest a bittersweet acceptance that the love they shared will always be a part of them.
The song is musically driven by a simple, melancholy guitar riff and clear, emotive vocals. The lyrics are introspective and poetic, creating a sense of wistfulness and heartbreak. Overall, "Timeless" is a powerful evocation of the ache of lost love and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you doing? You had so sweet
Asking what the person is doing after they had a sweet life that they've now ruined.
One left to ruin, one left to keep
One thing was ruined and one thing was worth keeping.
You were scared of going away
The person was afraid to leave.
Let it be the lesser that jokes defy
Ignore the jokes that bring you down.
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
The thought keeps the person awake at night.
I can't decide, I can't decide
The person is indecisive.
Ringing behind an old farewell
Memories of a past goodbye linger.
To close the call, too far to tell
It's too soon to know if the call was the right decision.
You were scared of going away
The person was afraid to leave.
Let it be the lesser that jokes defy
Ignore the jokes that bring you down.
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
The thought keeps the person awake at night.
Could I make you happy?
Wondering if the person could make them happy.
I wouldn't know you for someone else
They wouldn't recognize the person if they were different.
Would you blow me over?
Asking if the person would be impressed with them.
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
The person is okay with waiting for someone else.
Your jokes are holding what was before
The jokes are preventing them from moving on from the past.
You're timeless
Despite everything, the person is still timeless.
Another broken light you shake
Another thing they've broken that they try to fix.
Another walk right round as you see
Going in circles without any progress.
The ground and light of war
Conflict and chaos surround them.
It was not you in the middle of the floor
The person was not the center of attention.
Can't I take, to make it, Right?
Can't they fix it and make it right?
I can't decide, i can't decide
The person is still indecisive.
Could I make you happy?
Wondering if the person could make them happy.
I wouldn't know you for someone else
They wouldn't recognize the person if they were different.
Would you blow me over?
Asking if the person would be impressed with them.
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
The person is okay with waiting for someone else.
Your jokes are holding what was before
The jokes are preventing them from moving on from the past.
You're timeless
Despite everything, the person is still timeless.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: THOMAS CRANDLES, JOHN DAVID THOMPSON TOOK, THOMAS ANTHONY O'DELL, LIAM HOSKINS, MATTHEW C MASON
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What're you doing, you had it so sweet
One left to ruin, one left to keep
Ohhh you were scared of going away
Let it be the lesson your jokes defy
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
I can't decide, I can't decide
Ringing behind an old farewell
To close the call, too far to tell
Ohhh you were scared of going away
Let it be the lesson your jokes defy
It makes me turn in the middle of the night
I can't decide, I can't decide
Could it make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
Woahhhh yeahh
Woaahhh yeahhh
Another broken light you shake
Another walk right round as you see the ground and light of war
It was not you in the middle of the floor
Can't I take, to make it right?
I can't decide
I can't decide
Could it make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
Woahhhh yeahh
Woaahhh yeahhh
Could it make you happy?
I wouldn't know you for someone else
Would you blow me over?
I'm fine, I'll wait on another shelf
Your jokes are holding what was before
You're timeless
Woahhhh yeahh
Woaahhh yeahhh
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If this band don't become huge there's no justice in the world
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Liam Peelo best band out there at the moment. No contest!
@aaronreid6303
A very underrated tune from a very underrated band
@alexjones7043
Aaron Reid the most underrated tune by the most underrated Aussie band.
@EG-bz1ig
I'm 42 and their music takes me right back to the early-mid 1990s, Stone Roses, Oasis, etc. Love it!
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Same here, turning 42 in November and it reminds me when i‘ve been 15 and discovered Oasis and all that Stuff.
@mishatomskovich7103
Mad for it too...
@andrewbleasdale790
I'm 52 and that stone roses gig in blackpool back in the day meant the world to me me,I rate this band they have revived a spirit in a way,nice1
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38...Argie. Recently discovered this band and makes me feel like I'm back in the mid-1990s. Oasis vibes.
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Nothing will ever beat the Hill’s End sound 🥰