I think I'm drowning, asphyxiated
I wanna break this spell that you've created
It's something beautiful, a contradiction
I wanna play the game, I want the friction
You will be the death of me
Yeah, you will be the death of me
Bury it
(I won't let you bury it)
(I won't let you smother it)
(I won't let you murder it)
And our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out, woo
I wanted freedom, bound and restricted
I tried to give you up, but I'm addicted
Now that you know I'm trapped, sense of elation
You'd never dream of breaking this fixation
And you will squeeze the life out of me
Bury it
Won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
I won't let you murder it, woo
'Cause our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to...?
Ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Ooh, yeah-yeah, yeah
Yeah, you will suck the life out of me
Bury it
Won't let you bury it
I won't let you smother it
Won't let you murder it, oh, yee-haw!
'Cause our time is running out
And our time is running out
You can't push it underground
You can't stop it screaming out
How did it come to...?
Ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Ooh, yeah-yeah, yeah-la-la-la-la-la...
That's one piece I was planning on singing
And I'll see you in a few
About This Song
"Time Is Running Out" is an urgent, emotionally charged rock anthem about a toxic yet irresistible relationship that threatens to consume the narrator. The song explores themes of obsession, emotional suffocation, and the desperate struggle to maintain one's identity within a destructive romance, with lyrics depicting the push-pull between attraction and self-preservation. Musically, it features Muse's signature blend of alternative rock with electronic elements, driven by a pulsating bassline, Matt Bellamy's soaring vocals, and dramatic dynamic shifts that mirror the song's emotional intensity. The track became one of Muse's most commercially successful singles, showcasing their ability to craft accessible yet complex compositions that balance personal vulnerability with their characteristic grandiose sound. Its themes of time pressure and relationship anxiety resonated widely with listeners, cementing it as a defining moment in the band's evolution toward mainstream success while retaining their progressive rock edge.
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