Time Is Running Out
why mona Lyrics

In "Time Is Running Out" by Why Mona, the lyrics depict a complex and dysfunctional relationship. The singer is feeling suffocated and restrained by their partner, who seems to have a mysterious hold over them. The opening lines suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and trapped ("I think I'm drowning, asphyxiated"), while also acknowledging a desire to break free from the spell their partner has cast ("I wanna break this spell that you've created").

The lyrics also reveal a sense of conflicting emotions within the singer. The partner is described as "something beautiful, a contradiction," indicating that there are both positive and negative aspects to their presence in the singer's life. Despite their frustration, the singer admits to being drawn to the game and friction that the relationship brings ("I wanna play the game, I want the friction"). This suggests a certain level of addiction or fascination with the toxic dynamics that prevent them from fully letting go.

The chorus further emphasizes the idea of the relationship's destructive nature. The repetition of "You will be the death of me" speaks directly to the partner's ability to consume and drain the singer's energy and life force. The repeated phrase "Bury it, I won't let you bury it" indicates the singer's determination to resist being silenced and controlled. They refuse to let their partner smother or murder their true desires and emotions.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their initial desire for freedom, acknowledging that they tried to give their partner up but ultimately became addicted to their presence ("I wanted freedom, bound and restricted, I tried to give you up but I'm addicted"). They realize that their partner knows they are trapped and takes pleasure in the power they have over them. The line "Sense of elation, you'd never dream of breaking this fixation" suggests that the partner enjoys knowing they have the ability to keep the singer trapped in this toxic relationship.

Overall, "Time Is Running Out" portrays the struggles and conflicts within a dysfunctional relationship, where the singer is simultaneously drawn to and suffocated by their partner's hold over them. It captures the desperation to break free from the destructive cycle but also the acknowledgment of addiction to the chaos and friction within the relationship.