1. Time was a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Time:
1. Time was a rock band from ex-Yugoslavia that was formed in 1971 in Zagreb, Croatia, by Dado Topić (vocals), after leaving his previous band Korni Grupa.
The original lineup consisted of Topić, Tihomir Pop Asanović (organ), Vedran Božić (guitar), Mario Mavrin (bass), Ratko Divjak (drums), and Brane Lambert Živković (piano and flute). Time frequently changed lineup, and after three albums and many tours disbanded in late 1977. Topić embarked on a solo career.
In 1998 and 2001 Time reunited to play a limited number of live concerts, and still play together as a rock trio.
Time played a style of progressive rock with some jazz influences, perhaps similar to musical notions expressed by Genesis or Steely Dan. The first album, Time I (1972), had prominent Hammond organ, piano, and flute. Time II (1975) had a harder sound and included several ballads, while the third album, Život u čizmama s visokom petom (1976), was a turn towards more jazz-funk production style.
2. Time was an art-rock band with a strong British slant, holding a middle ground between the psychedelic 1967 Pepper field and the cerebral excursions of the early prog era. In 1967 Lynn David Newton formed formed the group, originally calling it Time. Later they were known as Think Dog!. As Time they released only one album Before There Was... in 1968.
3. Time is a solo rapper/emcee from Denver, Colorado. He is the front man for the group Calm. with producer AwareNess. Time has toured all over the world and worked with the likes of Sole, C-Rayz Walz, and Kool Keith.
4. Time was an Italo-disco group, best known for the single "Love Is the Reason".
5. Time is the name of the solo side project of Chris Ryan of Black Congress.
Drop It Like a Fire Engine
Time Lyrics
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The caravan is planned
Get the camels, and the candles
We're gonna light the way, let the darkness be dismantled
With lightbulbs, flashlights, stars and matches
I'm cutting up sadness with hatchets and gadgets
Steal money, you're a thief
Steal my pen, I'll still speak
Steal my voice, I'll still sing
Cause too many people wanna come this way
From dope to the pope to opus dei
The Mediterranean's changing him
Mermaids, to braids, cowards aren't afraid
Where you going
I don't really know but I'll be there soon
I'll be in a suit
I'll be there by noon
With firecrackers and balloons
2 negatives make a positive
My last 2 albums gotta lot to give
Depressions losing oxygen
My happiness there's no stopping him
Even if he had some cement moccasins
I sing the body electric
Cowards are pathetic
It don't matter where you're headed
Just don't regret it
As long as it was the truth when you said it
O drop that fire engine out of your mouth
If you don't really know what you're talking about
Those were the good days
These are the better
Tomorrow's the best
So what's the rest?
I'm 17% out of my body
Looking at salavdor dali
Running around in bollywood
Smoking on berries like holly should
Cause it's all good in moderation
Yeah that's Time I think he's wasted
Lose your addictions or be a patient
Here comes victory, can you taste it?
It's on my lips, it's on my tongue
It's on my spit, it's on the drums
It's on me, it's on everyone
My soul is old my heart is young
Palms towards the east, here comes the sun
Take me back to the day
When candy tasted like cough medicine
Joy let it begin
Happy thoughts let em in
In the clouds is where chris' head has been
There's no such thing as onry
I'm wearing a red sweater with michele gondry
I'm coming with my army with cornbread bombing
Mos def spawned me
I'm independent, that means I do my own laundry
There's a guy with big hands
He wants a calendar of disasters and clouds
That float from piano notes
Dirty lab's the fam, doctype gave me hope
I'm in paradise, drop the anchor on the boat
Lifting wineglasses as time passes
In my past is where my wrath is
Along with the fascists
Depression and sadness got into head on crashes
Fantastic
This may be over your head
So put your arms in the air maybe you can catch it
O drop that fire engine out of your mouth
If you don't really know what you're talking about
Gimme a friend, don't give me a cage
Gimme a voice and they will come
Gimme myself I'll give me trust
Gimme a pen I'll live on stage
Don't give me a choice just give me the numb
Don't give me wealth just give me the rush
Give me rain for a 1000 years and I won't give you rust
Drop it like a tranny
The lyrics of "Drop it Like a Fire Engine" by Time are poetic and thought-provoking, with layers of meaning and intricate wordplay. The song starts with a reference to a "tranny," which can be interpreted in different ways, but likely refers to dropping something unexpected or surprising like a transmission dropping out of a car. The caravan that is planned is a metaphor for a journey or adventure, with camels and candles representing a mix of ancient and modern ways of lighting the way forward. The darkness that needs to be dismantled may refer to the negative or oppressive aspects of society or the human psyche.
As the song progresses, Time explores themes of life, death, happiness, and sadness, with a focus on the power of words and the importance of truth. The lyrics also touch on the idea of stealing, with the phrase "steal my pen, I'll still speak" suggesting that no external force can silence someone who has something important to say. Time also acknowledges the challenges and uncertainties of life, but encourages listeners to embrace them as part of the journey.
Overall, "Drop it Like a Fire Engine" is a complex and multi-layered song that speaks to the human experience in a profound and poetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
The caravan is planned
We have a plan in place for our journey
Get the camels, and the candles
We are gathering the necessary supplies for our journey
We're gonna light the way, let the darkness be dismantled
We will bring light to the darkness to remove fear and uncertainty
With lightbulbs, flashlights, stars and matches
We have various tools to help light the way
I'm cutting up sadness with hatchets and gadgets
I am using various methods and tools to overcome feelings of sadness
Steal money, you're a thief
Taking money from someone without permission makes you a thief
Steal country, you're a king
If you take over a country by force, you become the ruler
Steal my pen, I'll still speak
Taking away my ability to write won't silence me
Steal my voice, I'll still sing
Even if you try to silence me, I will still express myself through music
Cause too many people wanna come this way
There are a lot of people who want to join us on this journey
From dope to the pope to opus dei
People from all walks of life want to join us
The Mediterranean's changing him
The sea has a transformative effect on him
Mermaids, to braids, cowards aren't afraid
Even those who are afraid are drawn to the transformative power of the sea
Where you going
Where are you headed?
I don't really know but I'll be there soon
I may not have a specific destination, but I will arrive there shortly
I'll be in a suit
I will be dressed formally
I'll be there by noon
I will arrive at my destination at noon
With firecrackers and balloons
I will arrive with celebratory items
2 negatives make a positive
Two negative things can cancel each other out and become positive
My last 2 albums gotta lot to give
My previous two albums have a lot of valuable content
Depressions losing oxygen
Depression is decreasing in intensity
My happiness there's no stopping him
Nothing can prevent me from feeling happy
Even if he had some cement moccasins
Nothing could slow down his happiness, not even heavy shoes made of cement
I sing the body electric
I celebrate the human body and life
Cowards are pathetic
Those who give up easily are weak and unimpressive
It don't matter where you're headed
Your destination is not as important as the journey itself
Just don't regret it
Don't have any regrets about where you've been or where you're going
As long as it was the truth when you said it
As long as you were honest when you made a statement or claim, that's what matters
O drop that fire engine out of your mouth
Stop talking nonsense
If you don't really know what you're talking about
If you aren't knowledgeable about the subject you're discussing
Those were the good days
Past times were happy
These are the better
The present is even better than the past
Tomorrow's the best
The future will be even better than the present
So what's the rest?
What else is there to say?
I'm 17% out of my body
I feel partially disconnected from my physical self
Looking at salavdor dali
Observing the surrealist artist Salvador Dali
Running around in bollywood
Imagining oneself in the Indian film industry
Smoking on berries like holly should
Engaging in festive activities
Cause it's all good in moderation
Activities are enjoyable as long as they are done in moderation
Yeah that's Time I think he's wasted
Time has been misused or squandered
Lose your addictions or be a patient
Overcome your addictions or be a patient seeking treatment
Here comes victory, can you taste it?
We are on the verge of achieving success, are you ready for it?
It's on my lips, it's on my tongue
I am about to say it
It's on my spit, it's on the drums
I am about to express myself through music
It's on me, it's on everyone
It's a shared experience
My soul is old my heart is young
I've existed for a long time but still have a youthful spirit
Palms towards the east, here comes the sun
Greeting the sunrise with open arms
Take me back to the day
I wish to revisit a past time
When candy tasted like cough medicine
Recalling a time when candy had an unpleasant taste
Joy let it begin
Let's begin to experience joy
Happy thoughts let em in
Positive thoughts help bring happiness
In the clouds is where chris' head has been
Chris has been preoccupied with his thoughts and ideas
There's no such thing as onry
There is no such thing as mean or spiteful behavior
I'm wearing a red sweater with michele gondry
I am wearing a sweater designed by Michele Gondry
I'm coming with my army with cornbread bombing
I am arriving with my group of supporters and enthusiasm
Mos def spawned me
Mos Def was a major influence on me
I'm independent, that means I do my own laundry
I am self-sufficient
There's a guy with big hands
A person with large hands is present
He wants a calendar of disasters and clouds
He is interested in documenting unfortunate events and weather patterns
That float from piano notes
He wishes to capture the essence of music through visual art
Dirty lab's the fam, doctype gave me hope
I find hope and inspiration through my associations with Dirty Lab and Doctype
I'm in paradise, drop the anchor on the boat
I feel at ease and relaxed
Lifting wineglasses as time passes
I am enjoying wine and the passage of time
In my past is where my wrath is
My anger is associated with my past experiences
Along with the fascists
Totalitarian or oppressive regimes also contributed to my anger
Depression and sadness got into head on crashes
Sadness and depression often clash with one another
Fantastic
Great!
This may be over your head
This may be too advanced for you to understand
So put your arms in the air maybe you can catch it
Raise your arms and try to grasp the essence of what I'm expressing
O drop that fire engine out of your mouth
Stop talking nonsense
If you don't really know what you're talking about
If you aren't knowledgeable about the subject you're discussing
Gimme a friend, don't give me a cage
I desire companionship and freedom
Gimme a voice and they will come
I have a message to share and people will listen
Gimme myself I'll give me trust
I trust and believe in myself
Gimme a pen I'll live on stage
I am a performer and will express myself through writing and music
Don't give me a choice just give me the numb
I prefer to feel numb rather than having to make difficult choices
Don't give me wealth just give me the rush
I value excitement and adventure more than material wealth
Give me rain for a 1000 years and I won't give you rust
I am resilient and will not be broken down by long periods of struggle
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.