No Time
The Insect Lyrics


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You could take a stand and hit the rewind
For the sake of sanity, reset the deadlines
They say, "You only live once and you never get back time"
He's a midnight thief and he's kind of wasting...

I've got no time for lies!
I've got no time for waiting...
I've got no time for perfection (Deception?)
No hesitating...

I've got no time to lose...
I've got no time for my own excuses
There's so much to do...
But I wanna make, wanna take, wanna waste some time with you!

Time waits for no-man but it damned well broke when you
Gave me car-crash feelings. So let it roll over
I've got a 1 page diary and it says' right here, right now'
Let me schedule those flames... because they're kind of fleeting

I've got no time for sleep
I've got no time for TV singers
I've got no time to keep
I've got no time for saints or sinners

I've got no time to speak of...
I've got no time for your religion
I've got no time to queue
But I'll always make, always take, always find the time...

(These times are for the taking)
(Hold two hands against the sea)... for you!
(Each digit crushed and frozen)
(Let the tocks re-tick for me)

(Cos passions are too fleeting)
(Savour every drowning breath between...)




(If I gave you 10 good moments)
(Would you give me back 15?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No Time" by The Insects convey a sense of urgency and a refusal to waste precious time on things that do not matter. The song begins by suggesting the idea of going back in time in order to reset deadlines and regain control over one's sanity. The line "You only live once and you never get back time" emphasizes the importance of making the most of the present moment. However, the singer of the song is described as a "midnight thief," implying that they are wasting their time and not living up to their potential.


The chorus reiterates the theme of not having time for certain things. The singer declares that there is no time for lies, waiting, perfection, or hesitating. They have no time to lose and no time for their own excuses. Despite the sense of urgency, there is a desire to "make, take, and waste some time" with someone, suggesting a willingness to break away from the constraints of time for a moment of enjoyment or connection.


The second verse shifts to mention the impact of someone else's actions on the singer's perception of time. The reference to "car-crash feelings" suggests a drastic and intense emotional experience that disrupted the natural flow of time. The singer relies on a one-page diary, emphasizing the importance of living in the present moment. They want to schedule and embrace fleeting moments of passion and excitement before they pass by.


The following lines reveal a disdain for wasting time on sleep, superficial celebrities (TV singers), and religious dogma. The rejection of saints and sinners suggests a desire to transcend traditional notions of good and bad and embrace a more individualistic approach to life. The singer does not have time to engage in debates or adhere to a specific belief system but will always make time for what truly matters to them.


The final part of the song uses metaphoric language to express the transient nature of time and the desire to savor every fleeting moment. The idea of holding two hands against the sea represents a futile attempt to stop time's relentless flow. The phrase "each digit crushed and frozen" conveys both the fragility and the desire to capture and preserve significant moments. The singer poses a question, asking if they were to give ten good moments, would they receive back fifteen, suggesting a desire for reciprocity and an acknowledgment of the value of shared experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

You could take a stand and hit the rewind
You have the power to make a change and go back to a previous state


For the sake of sanity, reset the deadlines
In order to maintain mental well-being, adjust and extend the time limits


They say, "You only live once and you never get back time"
People often say that life is short and once time passes, it can never be regained


He's a midnight thief and he's kind of wasting...
Referring to someone who steals time during the night and squanders it


I've got no time for lies!
I refuse to entertain falsehoods


I've got no time for waiting...
I cannot afford to be patient


I've got no time for perfection (Deception?)
There is no room for flawlessness or deceit


No hesitating...
There will be no indecision


I've got no time to lose...
No time can be wasted


I've got no time for my own excuses
I refuse to make justifications for myself


There's so much to do...
There are numerous tasks that require attention


But I wanna make, wanna take, wanna waste some time with you!
Despite the busy schedule, I desire to spend idle moments with you


Time waits for no-man but it damned well broke when you
Although time does not wait for anyone, it seemed to malfunction when you...


Gave me car-crash feelings. So let it roll over
The emotions you stirred within me were intense and overwhelming. Let them pass


I've got a 1 page diary and it says' right here, right now'
In my concise diary, the current moment is recorded


Let me schedule those flames... because they're kind of fleeting
Allow me to allocate time for the fiery passions, as they tend to be transient


I've got no time for sleep
Sleep is not a luxury I can afford


I've got no time for TV singers
I do not indulge in the performances of television singers


I've got no time to keep
There is no time to spare or retain


I've got no time for saints or sinners
Both the virtuous and the wicked are not worth my time


I've got no time to speak of...
There is no time available for discussions


I've got no time for your religion
Your beliefs and religious practices do not fit into my schedule


I've got no time to queue
Waiting in lines is something I cannot do at the moment


But I'll always make, always take, always find the time...
Nevertheless, I will continuously create, seize, and discover time


(These times are for the taking)
(These moments can be seized and embraced)


(Hold two hands against the sea)... for you!
(Grasp firmly onto a fleeting experience)... for you!


(Each digit crushed and frozen)
(Every digit of time compressed and immobilized)


(Let the tocks re-tick for me)
(Allow the ticking of clocks to restart for my benefit)


(Cos passions are too fleeting)
(Because intense emotions tend to be brief)


(Savour every drowning breath between...)
(Appreciate every suffocating moment in between...)


(If I gave you 10 good moments)
(If I provided you with ten pleasurable instants)


(Would you give me back 15?)
(Could you reciprocate with fifteen in return?)




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Written by: Ed Tuke

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