Timebomb
Walk the Moon Lyrics


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Every night, every day
Ten times outta nine, I'm a hand grenade
I don't wanna push you away, but I'm warning you, babe
Instead of green light, no serenade
It's a red flag before the mayday
Check all of my signs, keep away, I'm warning you, babe

Afraid to light the fuse again; start a fire, lose a friend
But when your heart opens it's like I'm ready to fall again

Who tripped the red wire out of the blue?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"
How many people dance in a dark room?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"

Is it real love? Is it real love?
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
I can feel your, I can feel your heart
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb

Heads up, look alive
The more that I stare into your eyes
The more I get lost in your face; I'm warning you, babe
A red line, danger zone
Point of no return coming real close
Pulling me in, I'm afraid, I'm warning you, babe

Afraid to light the fuse again; start a fire, lose a friend
But when your heart opens it's like I'm ready to fall again

Who tripped the red wire out of the blue?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"
How many people dance in a dark room?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"

Is it real love? Is it real love?
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
I can feel your, I can feel your heart
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb

Afraid to light the fuse again; start a fire, lose a friend
But when your heart opens it's like I'm ready to fall again

Who tripped the red wire out of the blue?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"
How many people dance in a dark room?
Swept off my feet, said, "God save me now"

Is it real love? Is it real love?
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
I can feel your, I can feel your heart
Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb




I can feel your heart ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
I can feel your heart ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Timebomb" by Walk the Moon describe a relationship that is filled with both excitement and caution. The singer acknowledges their own volatile nature, comparing themselves to a hand grenade that has the potential to push their partner away. They express a desire to warn their partner about their unpredictable nature, represented by the red flags and warning signs. Despite their fears, when their partner opens their heart, the singer feels ready to fall in love again.


The lyrics also explore the intensity of their connection, with references to a red line, danger zone, and a point of no return. The singer acknowledges the power their partner holds over them, as they get lost in their eyes and face. The song poses the question of whether the love they are experiencing is real and compares the feeling to a ticking timebomb, symbolizing the potential for explosive emotions.


Overall, "Timebomb" captures the thrill and uncertainty of a passionate relationship, where the singer is torn between their fear of pushing their partner away and their desire to fully embrace the love they feel.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night, every day
Consistently, constantly


Ten times outta nine, I'm a hand grenade
Most of the time, I am unpredictable and explosive


I don't wanna push you away, but I'm warning you, babe
I am hesitant to distance myself from you, but I feel obligated to caution you


Instead of green light, no serenade
Rather than giving a positive signal, there is a lack of romantic gestures


It's a red flag before the mayday
There are warning signs before a potential disaster


Check all of my signs, keep away, I'm warning you, babe
Pay attention to the indications and stay away; I am advising you


Afraid to light the fuse again; start a fire, lose a friend
I am hesitant to ignite the spark again as it may lead to conflict and losing a friendship


But when your heart opens it's like I'm ready to fall again
However, when you open up emotionally, I am prepared to quickly develop feelings once more


Who tripped the red wire out of the blue?
Who caused an unexpected and dangerous situation?


Swept off my feet, said, 'God save me now'
Overwhelmed by strong emotions, I exclaimed for divine intervention


How many people dance in a dark room?
How many individuals engage in intimacy without clarity or certainty?


Heads up, look alive
Pay attention, be alert


The more that I stare into your eyes
As I gaze deeper into your eyes


The more I get lost in your face; I'm warning you, babe
I become increasingly captivated by your presence, but I feel the need to caution you


A red line, danger zone
A clear boundary indicating a potentially harmful situation


Point of no return coming real close
Approaching a critical juncture where there is no turning back


Pulling me in, I'm afraid, I'm warning you, babe
Drawing me closer, but I am fearful and feel the need to alert you


Is it real love? Is it real love?
Is this genuine, authentic love?


Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
Progressively building up tension like a time bomb


I can feel your, I can feel your heart
I can sense the intensity of your emotions


Ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
Continuously increasing in intensity like a time bomb


I can feel your heart ti-ti-ti-ticking like a time-bomb
I am aware of your heart beating rapidly, resembling a ticking time bomb




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Allan Ghaleb, Nicholas Petricca, Oscar Holter, Eli Maiman, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, James Ghaled

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