Time Flies

Embracing Moments: Unveiling the Timeless Tale in Lykke Li's 'Time Flies'
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Lyrics

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Expressing a sound or sigh, possibly indicating emotion or anticipation.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Repetition of the expressive sound or sigh for emphasis.


I sit tight, don't wanna miss the show

Expressing a passive stance, waiting patiently, not wanting to miss an event or opportunity.

I hang on, don't wanna miss my prime

Holding on, not wanting to miss the best time or phase of life.

Time will fly, upon my baby's back

Time passing swiftly, metaphorically represented as flying, possibly related to a significant other (baby).

Time will fly, upon my baby's back

Reiteration of the idea that time moves quickly, emphasizing its fleeting nature.


Stay awhile, my baby wants me to

Desire to stay and enjoy the present moment, as requested by the speaker's baby.

Don't you go, my baby begs me so

Emphasis on the plea not to leave, suggesting a strong emotional connection with the baby.

But tide will dry, upon my baby's back

Despite the desire to stay, acknowledging that time will pass (tide will dry) on the baby's back.

Tide will dry, upon my baby's back

Reiteration of the inevitability of time passing on the baby's back.


And I get weak, I get weary

Admission of vulnerability and weariness, possibly related to the challenges of life.

I miss sleep, I get moody

Expressing the impact of time and responsibilities on the speaker's well-being, such as missing sleep and moodiness.

I'm in thoughts, I write songs

Indication of being absorbed in one's thoughts, with songwriting as a creative outlet.

I'm in love, I walk on

Balancing the challenges of life with the positive aspect of being in love and moving forward.


So, fingers crossed, my time is coming now

Optimistic anticipation of a positive future, hoping for a favorable turn of events.

Don't you go, my baby begs me so

Reiteration of the plea not to leave, emphasizing the emotional connection with the baby.

Time will fly, upon my baby's back

Recognition that time will continue to pass, even though the speaker desires to stay.

Time will fly, upon my baby's back

Reiteration of the idea that time flies, emphasizing its unstoppable nature.


And I get weak, I get weary

Reiteration of vulnerability and weariness, suggesting the challenges persist.

I miss sleep, I get moody

Continued impact of time on the speaker's well-being, including the longing for sleep and mood swings.

I'm in thoughts, I write songs

Persisting engagement with thoughts and songwriting as coping mechanisms.

I'm in love, I walk on

Balancing challenges with the positive aspect of being in love and continuing to move forward.


So, ooh, ooh, ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, possibly indicating a mix of emotions or experiences.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds for emphasis, reinforcing the emotional tone.

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Repetition of expressive sounds, possibly as a conclusion or reflection on the overall theme.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Final repetition of expressive sounds, possibly leaving the listener with a lingering emotional impression.

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