OUT OF TIME
The Picture Lyrics


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Flashes of memories, trying to find their way,
Feel I am nowhere, feel I begin to sway.
I'm out of time, I'm out of space, there's something wrong, I'll lose this race,
Out of time, out of time.

My watch has stopped, I try to see through this cloud,
Wherever I am, oh I'm gotta' get out.
I wanna' go back, I'm out of space, the world is black, can't find a trace,
Out of time, out of time.

I'm out of time, I'm out of space,
There's something wrong, I'll lose this race.
Out of time, out of time.




I wanna' go back, I'm out of space, the world is black, can't find a trace,
Out of time, out of time.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Out Of Time by The Picture depicts the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world. The singer is haunted by fleeting memories that are struggling to find a place in the present. As he tries to make sense of his surroundings, he feels like he is losing the race against time. The constant use of the phrase 'out of time' emphasizes the fact that the singer is unable to keep up with the pace of life.


The watch that has stopped functioning is symbolic of the singer's disillusionment with time. The cloud that the singer refers to could be a foggy state of mind that is obstructing his vision. The singer wants to escape the current situation and go back to a time where he felt he belonged. The sense of loss is prevalent throughout the song as the singer longs to find a trace of himself in the world.


The lyrics of the song Out Of Time speak to the universal experience of feeling lost and disconnected. The haunting melody and the use of repetition create a sense of urgency and despair. The song is a reminder that sometimes we all feel out of sync with the world and that it's okay to take a step back and find our bearings.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashes of memories, trying to find their way,
Recollections of the past struggle to resurface


Feel I am nowhere, feel I begin to sway.
Emotions of disorientation arise


I'm out of time, I'm out of space, there's something wrong, I'll lose this race,
A sense of urgency and dread appears, fearing failure


Out of time, out of time.
Time is running out and there's no turning back


My watch has stopped, I try to see through this cloud,
An obstacle obscures the view forward


Wherever I am, oh I'm gotta' get out.
A strong desire to escape this current state


I wanna' go back, I'm out of space, the world is black, can't find a trace,
Regret and fear hinders the ability to move forward


I'm out of time, I'm out of space,
The feeling of being lost and trapped intensifies


There's something wrong, I'll lose this race.
A fear of failure and the consequences that come with it looms


Out of time, out of time.
The reality of running out of time sinks in


I wanna' go back, I'm out of space, the world is black, can't find a trace,
Desire to return to a time when things were different, where everything is uncertain and unknown


Out of time, out of time.
The inevitable approach of an uncertain future




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