Timeless
Vexis Lyrics

Floating through time
Reflecting on the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of life.

Up in the sky
Gaining a greater perspective on history and humanity by looking down on it from above.

Pressing rewind
Looking back at history, and realizing how past events have influenced the present.

Head to a different life
Imagining or exploring what life was like during different periods in history, and the many ways that people lived and interacted with each other.

Back to a life where you had to fight
Reflecting on how previous generations of humans had to struggle and fight for survival, and how modern people sometimes take their lives for granted.

Just to get by
Recognizing the immense challenges that early humans faced in order to meet their basic needs and survive in harsh environments.

Find your necessities
Realizing how easy it is to take modern conveniences like grocery stores, pharmacies, and modern medicine for granted, and the many ways that people used to have to fend for themselves.

No store to buy
Reflecting on the fact that many early human societies had to produce everything they needed themselves, often through farming, hunting, or bartering goods with other groups.

Anything that you need
Realizing how many basic necessities people today simply assume are available at all times, from food and water to social support networks and communication tools.

No pills prescribed
Reflecting on how early humans faced infections, diseases, and other medical challenges without the modern medical technologies that we largely take for granted today.

Then you get sick
Recognizing how difficult it was for early humans to survive in the face of illness or injury, without the extensive medical techniques or resources of the modern day.

Rot away n just die
Reflecting on how early human life expectancy was much shorter than contemporary humans, and how many diseases were once deadly or untreatable.

No cellphones to tell your friends to come by
Reflecting on how much modern communication technologies have changed the way people interact with each other, and how much more difficult it once was to connect with friends and loved ones.

Tell em you love em
Recognizing the importance of expressing love and appreciation for others in our lives, in both contemporary times and throughout history.

Hang up clothes to dry
Reflecting on how many people throughout history relied on manual labor and traditional crafts to sustain themselves and meet their basic needs.

Protect what is yours
Recognizing the importance of property rights and personal belongings, and the immense struggles that many throughout history have faced to maintain control over their possessions and territory.

I’ll protect what is mine
Committing to defend one's own interests and belongings, and the importance of standing up for oneself in a world where resources are often scarce.

Give and take of different worlds
Recognizing the many different cultures and societies that have existed throughout history, and how those different groups have interacted with each other through trade, conflict, or migration.

Which one is prime?
Reflecting on the many different forms of society and culture that have existed throughout history, and wondering which ones were most effective or desirable.

Maybe we passed it
Wondering whether there was ever a golden age of humanity, and whether we have already surpassed it or whether it is still to come.

And now we decline
Reflecting on how the current state of human civilization seems to be struggling with increasing inequality, social unrest, and environmental degradation, among other challenges.

Think I’d still love to see another side
Expressing a sense of curiosity and wonder about the many different cultures and periods of human history that exist, and the many different perspectives that can be gained by exploring those different worlds.

Humanity so desensitized
Recognizing how numb or indifferent many people feel about the struggles of others, and how difficult it can be to connect emotionally with the many different individuals and communities that exist throughout the world.

Like they ain’t no tears in they eyes
Reflecting on how some people may hide or downplay their emotions, even when they are experiencing deep sadness, grief, or suffering.

You slay a man and nobody surprised
Reflecting on how some people may become so desensitized to violence or aggression that they no longer register a strong emotional response when witnessing such events.

Hop back through the portal
Returning to the present day after exploring a different era or period of history.

Medieval times
Reflecting on the challenges and struggles that people in medieval times would have faced, including disease, war, and poverty.

Now I’m a merchant
Imagining what it would have been like to live as a trader or businessperson in a different period of history.

Able to travel
Reflecting on the many different ways that people throughout history have traveled for work, trade, exploration, or other reasons.

Sell goods and obtain a profit
Recognizing the importance of economic activity in human societies, and the many different ways that people have made a living throughout history.

At any moment they could come and rob me
Reflecting on how risky life could be for merchants or travelers in different periods of history when they were at risk of being robbed or harmed by other individuals or groups.

Born into class and there's no chance of rising
Recognizing the many different kinds of class structures and social hierarchies that have existed throughout human history, and the many ways that these structures have affected individual opportunities and abilities.

Still it was simpler
Reflecting on the fact that life in earlier periods of history could often be more straightforward, with fewer distractions or complications.

Wake up, do your job, and felt like you prospered
Recognizing the many different kinds of work that people throughout history have undertaken, and how a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction can often come from being productive and contributing to society in some way.

Still amongst lesser
Acknowledging that despite the many challenges and difficulties that people in the past faced, contemporary humans may still face many similar challenges and struggles in their own lives.

Kick dust at a noble n see a death sentence
Reflecting on how strict class structures in some historical societies could lead to dangerous or deadly conflicts between different social groups.

Now I’m on the run
Imagining what it would be like to be a fugitive or outlaw, on the run from law enforcement, in a different period of history.

These people just vicious
Reflecting on the many different forms of social violence that can exist in different societies, from mob justice to war to violent crime.

Now I’m thinkin maybe we was just destined
Wondering whether humanity is fated to follow a certain course or whether we have free will to shape our own destinies.

We smarter but we still actin like animals
Recognizing the many different ways in which modern humans are superior to our ancestors, while still acknowledging the many animalistic or primitive impulses that still drive human behavior.

Don’t get it twisted
Clarifying a point or position to avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretation.

My feelings stay neutral
Expressing a desire to remain objective and unaffected by personal biases or emotions in evaluating different historical or cultural phenomena.

Going back to the present
Returning to the contemporary present, after exploring different periods of history and contemplating the many different ways that human societies and cultures have evolved over time.

Maybe the things I’ve seen wasn’t unusual
Reflecting on the diversity and complexity of human societies, and how different periods of history and cultural contexts can change the way that people experience and perceive the world.

Maybe it wasn't unusual
Challenging assumptions or preconceived notions about history, culture, and human behavior, and recognizing the many different ways that people have lived and interacted throughout time.

I don’t know
Expressing uncertainty or doubt about a particular topic or idea.

Aye
An informal or slang term used to express agreement, acknowledgement, or excitement.

But our difference is you don’t know you don’t
Recognizing that one's own ignorance or blind spots can often prevent them from recognizing or understanding other perspectives or points of view.

What’s it gon take?
Asking what it will take for humans to meaningfully address the many social, political, and environmental challenges facing the modern world.

We ain’t changed
Recognizing that while human societies and cultures have certainly evolved over time, many of the basic impulses and desires that motivate human behavior have remained the same throughout history.

Still the damn same
Reflecting on the many different ways that human societies and cultures have evolved over time, while also recognizing the many unchanging or enduring elements of the human experience.

Progress more into hell’s gates
Expressing a sense of dystopian or apocalyptic fear about the direction that human society is headed in, and the many challenges we face as a species.

Time repeat itself
Reflecting on the cyclical nature of human history and the many ways that similar patterns of events can repeat themselves over time.

In our dna
Recognizing the many ways that biological, cultural, and historical factors can all shape the way that humans think, feel, and act in the world.

We can’t erase
Acknowledging that while we can learn from history and its lessons, we can never completely erase the past or undo its legacies and consequences.

I accept it
Acknowledging and embracing the reality of human history and culture, with all its many complexities and contradictions.

Know my place
Expressing a sense of humility and self-awareness about one's own role and position in the world, as shaped by a complex web of social, cultural, and historical factors.

Keep openin my brain
Expressing a desire to keep exploring and learning about the many different aspects of human history and culture, and to remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

We ain’t changed much
Recognizing that while the world has certainly evolved and transformed over time, many of the basic impulses and desires that motivate human behavior have remained fundamentally the same throughout history.