Political punk offerings in approx. 1982-1984 from this notorious punk outf… Read Full Bio ↴Political punk offerings in approx. 1982-1984 from this notorious punk outfit from Christchurch, New Zealand. Featured vocals from Rick Tindall (AD). Seemed to attract riots and fighting to their gigs which eventually led to them not being able to play at any of the venues in town. Released one 7'' EP, Who Killed Johnny, with 3 suitably anti-government tracks on it.

Time Machine
The Johnnies Lyrics

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I can look at the parts
I can look at the whole
I'm objective yet subjective synthesizing
Illogical left random right
But tonight my irrationality is failing me
If these hemis and if these spheres
Could shift distinctly together this would all be clear
And I don't want to talk about it yet

That's not what you wanna hear
I've got a quarter tank of gas left in this time machine
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute
I can fix this I can fix it
With a 2nd chance, 4 chords
AND THESE LYRICS
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute
But I'll be back in a minute
Bar chord variation of B
Then an F
Slide to G
E flat and then D minor
Groups of 8s, 16 beats
Extended metaphors, similes
Now I gotta find her
So deep unfortunately
I could tell her the truth
But she would never believe
But if I frame it as a chorus
The maps are laid out like the webs we weave
I've got a quarter tank of gas left in this time machine
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute
I can fix this I can fix it
With a 2nd chance, 4 chords
AND THESE LYRICS
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute
But I'll be back in a minute
I've got a quarter tank of gas left in this time machine
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute
I can fix this I can fix it
With a 2nd chance, 4 chords
AND THESE LYRICS
I'll be gone for three weeks
But I'll be back in a minute

But I'll be back in a minute
But I'll be back in a minute

Overall Meaning

The Johnnies's song Time Machine is a song about trying to fix a relationship that has gone wrong. The singer of the song is talking about his internal struggle to make sense of his emotions and thoughts. The lyrics are about being both objective and subjective, trying to find the right combination of logic and emotions to make sense of his situation. The singer is struggling to communicate with his partner and wants to tell her the truth about his feelings, but he feels like she will not believe him.

The song makes use of extended metaphors and similes to convey the singer's internal struggles. He compares his emotions to a time machine and tries to fix his relationship using four chords and the lyrics of the song. The singer is hopeful that he can find a second chance at fixing his relationship, but he is also aware of the uncertainty of the situation, which is reflected in the lyrics "I'll be gone for three weeks but I'll be back in a minute."

Line by Line Meaning

I can look at the parts
I am able to analyze and understand individual components

I can look at the whole
I am able to analyze and understand the entirety of the situation

I'm objective yet subjective synthesizing
I can both examine facts and feelings and combine them to form understanding

Illogical left random right
My thoughts and actions can be illogical and unpredictable in any direction

But tonight my irrationality is failing me
Although I typically act without reason, tonight I am struggling with this approach

If these hemis and if these spheres
If the two halves of my brain and the different spheres of my life could align

Could shift distinctly together this would all be clear
I would be able to see everything clearly if my thoughts and emotions were in harmony

And I don't want to talk about it yet
I am not yet ready to discuss my internal struggles with others

That's not what you wanna hear
Others may not be interested in or understand my struggles

I've got a quarter tank of gas left in this time machine
I have limited resources left to fix my problems

I'll be gone for three weeks
I need time to work on myself

But I'll be back in a minute
I will return quickly once I feel better

I can fix this I can fix it
I am confident I can solve my problems

With a 2nd chance, 4 chords, AND THESE LYRICS
I can use music and creativity to work through my issues

Bar chord variation of B
A specific musical element used to express my emotions

Then an F
Another musical element expressing an emotional shift

Slide to G
A musical technique conveying movement and change

E flat and then D minor
More musical elements reflecting my emotions and experiences

Groups of 8s, 16 beats
Musical patterns utilized to create structure and meaning in the song

Extended metaphors, similes
Use of literary tools in the song to convey deeper meaning

Now I gotta find her
My search for inner peace and resolution is ongoing

So deep unfortunately
My emotional struggles are complex and difficult to overcome

I could tell her the truth
I could be honest with myself and with others

But she would never believe
Others may not understand the depth of my issues

But if I frame it as a chorus
If I express my problems through music and art

The maps are laid out like the webs we weave
The patterns and structures of my life are interconnected and complex

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Johnny Lechner

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