Time Flies
Porcupine Tree
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I was born in '67 The year of Sgt. Pepper And are you experienced Into a suburban heaven Yeah it should've been forever It all seems to make so much sense But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies She said luck is what you make it You just reach out and take it Now let's dance a while She said nothing ever happens If you don't make it happen And if you can't laugh and smile But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies And laughing in the summer showers That's still the way I see you now How does time break down With no marker, things slow down. A conference of the strange And your family is deranged I could tell you what I'm thinking While we sit here drinking But I'm not sure where to start You see there's something wrong here I'm sorry if I'm not clear Can you stop smoking your cigar But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies And the coat you wore to Alton Towers Is still the way I see you now
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Written by: LARRIEUX, LEE, WILSON
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Time Flies" by Porcupine Tree is classified primarily as a progressive rock song. It also incorporates elements of psychedelia and alternative rock.
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AlbumThe song is featured on the band's tenth studio album titled "The Incident", which was released in 2009.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Time Flies" is approximately 11 minutes and 40 seconds, making it one the band's longest studio tracks.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are evocative and introspective, reflecting on the nature of time and how quickly it passes by.
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Song Composition"Time Flies" is mainly composed by Steven Wilson, the band's lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Time Flies" is directed by longtime band collaborator Lasse Hoile, and it represents the song's theme of time, using symbolic imagery like aging, decaying fruits and wilting flowers.
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Single ReleaseDespite its lengthy duration, "Time Flies" was released as a single, demonstrating the band's preference for substance over mainstream radio compatibility.
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Chart Performance"Time Flies" did not chart in the UK or the US, but Porcupine Tree's album "The Incident" reached number 23 in the UK Albums Chart.
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InfluencesThe guitar riff of "Time Flies" is known to be very reminiscent to Pink Floyd's 1975 track "Dogs," suggesting the influence of this seminal band on Porcupine Tree's music.
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Live Performances"Time Flies" has been performed live by the band multiple times, often becoming a high point in their concerts owing to its epic composition and profound lyrics.
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