Time as a concept is one of the most fascinating things.
Our entire lives revolve around it, yet we have no control over it.
It is so fascinating that it serves as inspiration for many songwriters.
Below is a list of twenty songs (in no particular order) written about time.
By the way, if you’re interested in songs about time, you may also want to read bands that sound like metallica, songs about clocks, songs about dreams, songs about marching, and songs about sleep.Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
“Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older, the we wouldn’t have to wait so long.”
This song not only has beautiful melodies that will get stuck in your head all day long, but the lyrics are also extremely relatable.
Especially as kids, we all felt like we wanted to be grown ups so that we wouldn’t have to wait to do things, but as we get old we realize we should have cherished the years of our youth.
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
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This song has been an enormous commercial success for Green Day, which is interesting considering its subject matter.
As the song starts, it sounds like a typical break-up tune, but if you listen closely, the lyrics are actually about aging and the inevitability of death.
It’s also extremely relatable because who hasn’t experienced that moment where you look at someone you used to know and wonder “who are you now?”
We all go through that, but Green Day did it in an extremely catchy way.
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking – Snow Patrol
This one’s a bit different from the others because it’s not necessarily based on the listener’s viewpoint.
Instead, the lyrics revolve around an old man who has lost all hope and doesn’t want to go on living any longer.
The song explores his backstory and why he feels this way while also giving the listener an insight into how he must feel to be in that mindset.
Time in a Bottle – Jim Croce
While most people only remember the chorus of this song, it’s actually a lot deeper than it seems.
The lyrics revolve around slowing down time and saving every moment so he can have them later when he needs them.
It’s a very poetic way to look at life and death, but somehow Jim Croce is able to make it sound beautiful.
It’s a very relatable song, because who among us doesn’t want to slow down time when things are moving too quickly?
Clocks – Coldplay
This is one of the most well-known songs on this list, largely because it has been played in almost every romantic movie ever made. It also won multiple Grammy Awards because it’s just that good.
The song explores time as an extremely limited resource and how much we take it for granted.
It’s a very deep song and a good one to listen to when you need a reminder that time is precious.
Time is Running Out – Muse
This song doesn’t have a very deep meaning behind it, but Muse’s fast-paced rock version of this idea makes it extremely enjoyable.
They play with the fact that time is limited and that we need to embrace every moment instead of wasting it.
It’s also simply a lot of fun to listen to.
Another Day in Paradise – Phil Collins
This song is extremely relatable because it’s not just about money or material things that can be lost; it’s also about time.
The protagonist of this song goes through a difficult period, and all he wants is to make the best of things like everyone else does.
However, he doesn’t know how, and he might even be past that point. It’s a very deep song and one of the best on this list.
The Long and Winding Road – The Beatles
This is another extremely well-known song, largely because it was released as part of the Beatles’ final album together “Let it Be.”
The lyrics are extremely deep and sad, but they also make you think.
It’s not actually about time in itself, but it has a lot to do with the journey of life and how sometimes we don’t get what we want out of it.
Too Much Time On My Hands – Styx
This song came out in 1981, but it’s still extremely relevant to today’s society.
It touches on the idea that sometimes we spend too much of our time trying to impress others or get bored when there are things we could be doing.
It also talks about how people are perceived by others, which is a theme that never gets old.
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
One of the most iconic scenes from one of the most iconic movies ever created is when Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze are dancing on top of a table to this song.
It’s incredibly famous, largely because it expresses an idea that everyone has felt at some point: that this moment is perfect and you want it to last forever.
Time – Alan Parsons Project
This is easily one of the best songs on this list, and it’s also one of the most philosophical.
The lyrics explore the concept of time travel using some really vivid imagery along with a catchy melody.
The song is extremely detailed throughout, which makes it both interesting to listen to and easy to get lost in.
Time is on My Side – Rolling Stones
This song’s lyrics are actually pretty interesting.
Instead of exploring time itself, they explore the ways in which people approach it.
It also has a really catchy melody and an upbeat rock vibe that makes it enjoyable to listen to even if you don’t quite understand what’s going on lyrically.
Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
This song is a lot deeper than initially meets the eye.
The lyrics explore how you need to live every moment of your life while also acknowledging that this advice is a lot easier said than done.
It’s a very relatable song and one worth listening to if you’re looking for something inspirational.
The End – The Doors
This is another song that isn’t about time directly, but it has a lot to do with life’s journey.
The lyrics explore how the protagonist feels like they’re stuck in their current state and unsure if there even is an end to this path.
People deal with this feeling all the time, which makes it relatable and also one of the best songs on this list.
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
This song’s lyrics are kind of sad because it’s about how our time is limited.
However, the melody is extremely uplifting and hopeful.
It may remind you of someone you used to be in a relationship with or something that happened in your past that was difficult but amazing at the same time.
When Can I See You Again? – Owl City
This song might be fairly new, but it quickly became one of the most popular songs on this list.
It’s about loving someone so much that you can’t imagine being apart from them, even if it’s just for a little while.
The melody is extremely catchy, making this a great song to listen to when you need something happy and fun.
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
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This song is a lot deeper than it seems at first.
It explores what happens when you love someone so much that it hurts, and they’re no longer in your life.
The lyrics are extremely relatable in this case, making the song a good one to listen to when you need something powerful or sad.
For Whom The Bell Tolls – Metallica
This song is a lot more intense than some of the others on this list.
The lyrics are about using time as your weapon and, if necessary, to give up everything just so you can succeed at something that’s extremely important to you.
This song has an extremely cool and edgy vibe that makes it both interesting and powerful all at the same time.
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
This song is incredibly different, but it’s also extremely powerful.
The lyrics are deep and relatable because they explore what happens when you start to fall in love with someone else after a difficult period of time.
It has an interesting melody that makes it fun to listen to even if you’re not familiar with the lyrics.
Forever Young – Alphaville
A modern day classic about fighting the urge to grow old in your mind, even though time is inevitebly marching on.
A beautiful song with an engaging melody that is both philosophical and existential. It was featured in the smash hit movie, “Napoleon Dynamite”
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