Time On Loan
Unveiling Life's Essence: Time Beyond Borrowed Moments
Lyrics
Oh, time ticking away underlines
Reflecting on the passage of time, indicated by "time ticking away underlines."
The weight of impending decay and the emptiness of life
Expressing the burden of imminent deterioration and the hollowness of existence.
Oh, time ticking away underlines
Reiteration of the theme of time slipping away and its impact on life.
The weight of impending decay and the emptiness of life
Reemphasizing the weight of approaching decay and the void in life.
Dreaming awake, if my body's gone will I stay here?
Pondering the possibility of consciousness persisting after the physical body is gone.
Or nothing will I change?
Questioning whether any meaningful change will occur if the body ceases to exist.
The ignorance of a choice we didn't make
Contemplating the lack of control over certain life choices, possibly due to external factors.
A biological turn that's keeping this heart rate
Highlighting the influence of biological factors on maintaining a heartbeat, suggesting the involuntary nature of life.
Trading tricycles for cars
Metaphorically addressing the transition from childhood to adulthood, symbolized by trading tricycles for cars.
And pacifiers for cigars
Symbolizing a shift from innocence to potentially harmful habits, like replacing pacifiers with cigars.
Trading tricycles for cars
Reiterating the theme of growing up and making choices that may have consequences.
And pacifiers for cigars
Emphasizing the impact of choices, such as trading childhood comforts for potentially detrimental habits.
We're bigger children on a chain
Describing individuals as metaphorical "bigger children on a chain," possibly suggesting societal constraints.
Is this all, just a bit of air?
Pondering whether life is merely a fleeting existence, represented as "just a bit of air."
And the senses to keep us there
Reflecting on the senses as anchors that keep individuals grounded in their existence.
Oh, I want something more than time on loan
Expressing a desire for something more meaningful than the fleeting nature of time.
Can meaning be left by anonymous?
Raising a question about the possibility of leaving a lasting impact without being recognized.
A love discovered and spread only by eyes
Describing a love that is private and known only through the eyes, suggesting a deeper, personal connection.
I will lock my caring away while it flourishes inside
Choosing to hide genuine concern while it thrives internally, possibly due to external circumstances.
Whatever you say
An ambiguous statement that could imply a response or acceptance of a situation.
Hope your fear's not the mistake
Expressing a hope that fear does not lead to regrettable decisions.
Just remember time moves ahead
Encouraging awareness of the forward progression of time.
Don't you want to step off the edge?
Prompting the listener to consider taking risks and stepping beyond their comfort zone.
You can always crawl back instead
Suggesting the option to retreat to safety if taking risks becomes overwhelming.
'Cause life is something more than time on loan
Affirming that life holds greater significance than just the passing of time.
It's the meaning left by anonymous
Reiterating the idea of leaving a meaningful impact without personal recognition.
Don't you want to step off the edge?
Encouraging the listener to take risks and step into the unknown.
You can always crawl back instead
Reassuring that there is always the option to return to safety if needed.
'Cause life is something more than time on loan
Affirming that life is more than a temporary experience, emphasizing its profound meaning.
It's the meaning left by anonymous
Restating the idea of leaving a lasting impact without personal identity.
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