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Timeline

from Fix the World by Carmen Toth

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A song inspired by university philosophy class, after learning that "God" is actually outside the construct of time, or the "timeline," and wanting to escape the timeline as well.

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Time keeps ticking and does anybody understand why?
Oh why…
Time keeps ticking and its ticking and its tocking,
it’s enough to make me cry.
Does anybody really know the value of a minute --
Is it $2.99, $3.99, $5.99… if you wanted to come?

Time keeps ticking and
why must it be the boss of me and everybody?
I don’t get why we’re so deadline-driven,
why things are so segmented and documented.

They say God is outside of time and
If God’s outside of time,
then why can’t I
I want off the timeline ---
Somebody give me a little more time ---

Time keeps ticking and
why can’t we see what it’s done?
I can’t be the only one who
wishes we could go back in history and
see mistakes we’ve made, so we don’t repeat it.

Hey God, you’re outside of time and
If you’re outside of time,
then why can’t I
I want off the timeline.
‘Cause I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.

Time keeps ticking and why do we think we can win?
It’s like beating it would be a sin.
And we got plastic surgery and time-saving devices,
But time takes us in the night.
What makes us think we’re smarter than time?
It doesn’t belong to you or me,
no it’s not yours or mine…
no one owns time ---

But I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.
Yeah, I’ve had enough of the
Tick-tocking, click-clocking, flip-flopping,
running when I’d rather be walking,
I’m walking off the timeline.
I’m walking, I’m walking, off the timeline.
I’m walking, I’m walking, off the timeline.

credits

from Fix the World, released September 15, 2023
Songwriter: Carmen Toth
Vocals/Guitars: Carmen Toth
Drums/Additional Guitars: Joel Wasson
Bass: Drew Atkins
Lead guitar: Michael McKenzie
Produced by Joel Wasson and John Critchley
Mixed by John Critchley
Mastered by Joao Carvalho

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Carmen Toth Toronto, Ontario

Carmen Toth is a Toronto singer-songwriter with a power pop sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Whether on acoustic guitar playing solo or on electric with a full band, her unique, childlike voice, relatable lyrics and catchy hooks have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush. Active in the independent music scene since 2003, she has released three EPs and one LP. ... more

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