No Time
The Monkees Lyrics


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Hober reeber sabasoben
Hobaseeba snick
Seeberraber hobosoben
What did you expect?

No time, no time for you.
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.

Runnin' from the risin' heat
To find a place to hide,
The grass is always greener
Growin' on the other side.

No time, no time for you
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.

No time, no time for you
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.

No time, no time for you
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.

Tryin' to tell the world
Somehow of how I feel.
Tell me what you said again,
I can't believe it's real.

No time, no time for you
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.

Andy, you're a dandy,
You don't seem to make no sense.
Nevermind the furthermore,
The plea is self-defense

No time, no time for you
I got no time, baby,
Got lots of better things to do.





Got no time
I got no time

Overall Meaning

The Monkees's song No Time is a fast-paced rock and roll track featuring Mike Nesmith on lead vocals. The song presents an uncomplicated structure with verse-chorus-verse and conveys the idea of being too busy to spend time with someone. However, the lyrics embrace an artistic technique, mixing nonsensical words and phrases like "Hober reeber sabasoben," "Hobaseeba snick," and "Seeberraber hobosoben," which could signify communication difficulties that are caused by running out of time. The song lyrics also express some struggles between chasing dreams and running from oneself, which could illustrate the importance of focusing on oneself before prioritizing relationships. Overall, the song's lyrics deliver a message about the importance of time management, staying focused on achieving objectives, and being true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Hober reeber sabasoben
Nonsensical phrase to begin the song.


Hobaseeba snick
More nonsense, perhaps indicating the lack of a clear direction or focus.


Seeberraber hobosoben
Continued use of meaningless words, which may symbolize the confusion or chaos in the singer's life.


What did you expect?
Questioning the listener's expectations, as though the singer is going against the norm and doing what he wants.


No time, no time for you.
Expressing a lack of interest or availability for someone else's needs or wants.


I got no time, baby,
Reinforcing the previous line and making it clear that the singer has other priorities.


Got lots of better things to do.
Implying that the singer has a specific plan or purpose to fulfill, and it takes precedence over any distractions such as relationships or leisure.


Runnin' from the risin' heat
Possibly a metaphor for running away from pressure or stress.


To find a place to hide,
Seeking refuge, a way to escape from the difficulties and demands of life.


The grass is always greener
Reflecting on the tendency to think that things would be better somewhere else, even if the reality is different.


Growin' on the other side.
Expanding on the previous line and reinforcing the idea that there is always something more appealing than what one has.


Tryin' to tell the world
Indicating the desire to express oneself or make a difference in some way.


Somehow of how I feel.
Clarifying that the message is about the singer's personal perspective or emotions.


Tell me what you said again,
Dismissing or not paying attention to someone else's words or opinions.


I can't believe it's real.
Expressing doubt or disbelief towards what has been said or experienced.


Andy, you're a dandy,
Perhaps referencing someone who is well-dressed or charming, or simply using a name as a placeholder.


You don't seem to make no sense.
Calling out the fact that someone or something is illogical or confusing.


Nevermind the furthermore,
Suggesting that there is no need to go into more detail or explanation, perhaps because it is irrelevant or obvious.


The plea is self-defense
Emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself, whether that is physically or emotionally.


Got no time
Echoing the refrain and indicating that the singer is still busy and focused on his own goals.




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Written by: HANK CICALO

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