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Time
U.S. Girls Lyrics
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When there is nothing there is still time
There is still time, mountains of time
When there is nowhere there is still time
When there is nowhere there is still time
There is still time, oceans of time
When there is something there is no time
There is no time, canyons of time
When there is somewhere there is no time
When there is somewhere there is no time
There is no time, dry bed of time
The lyrics of U.S. Girls's song Time are intriguing and open to interpretation. The repetition of the phrase "When there is nothing there is still time" suggests that time exists even in moments of emptiness, of non-existence. The following line, "mountains of time," reinforces this idea that time is towering and perhaps overwhelming, existing even when there seems to be nothing else. Similarly, "oceans of time" conjures up images of vastness and infinity, highlighting time's immense and all-encompassing nature.
The second half of the lyrics shift in tone, expressing the idea that when there is something or somewhere, time seems to disappear or become irrelevant. "Canyons of time" and "dry bed of time" invoke images of barrenness and stillness, suggesting that the presence of something or somewhere can render time meaningless. Perhaps this is a commentary on the nature of existence and the ways in which our actions and surroundings can impact our experience of time.
Line by Line Meaning
When there is nothing there is still time
Even when there is nothing, time still exists
When there is nothing there is still time
Even when there is nothing, time still exists
There is still time, mountains of time
Time may seem endless when there is nothing
When there is nowhere there is still time
Even when there is nowhere to go, time still passes
When there is nowhere there is still time
Even when there is nowhere to go, time still passes
There is still time, oceans of time
Time may seem boundless when there is nowhere to be
When there is something there is no time
When preoccupied with something, time appears to vanish
When there is something there is no time
When preoccupied with something, time appears to vanish
There is no time, canyons of time
Time may feel scarce when we are occupied with something else
When there is somewhere there is no time
When we are focused on a specific place, time seems to slip away
When there is somewhere there is no time
When we are focused on a specific place, time seems to slip away
There is no time, dry bed of time
Time may appear to run out when we are fixated on a particular location
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Meg Remy, Micah Blue Smaldone
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mynameisblueskye aka The Cosmic Blue Autie
It's odd that this is the only 4AD video of U.S. Girls where there is still a comment section. But grateful because I can say the album is ace! :-)
Ditto
This is one of my go-tos when I'm in a rush for something and it's perfect
Raffy Rillo
One of my favorites off the new album!
Montgomery Powers
Their stage energy is very B-52s. I love it.
Tomasz Popczyk
Forejdi (4AD) to najlepsza wytwórnia! To od niej pochodzi Dead Can Dance i Pixies.
Świetny występ! Świetny zespół! Wokalistka THE BEST!!!!
Ingvar Ingvar
seeing them play this live was everything
Romy Igoe
A terrific song for driving to. Thanks Meg!!!
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4ad wymiata👏🏻 u mnie w domu od 1986❤️DCD
Oliver Aton
Wonderful song
Justo Blando
One of the best parts of the record and the live show! See ya in DC in April!