Time Flies

Porcupine Tree

About Time Flies

"Time Flies" is a single from British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. It was the only single to be released from their 2009 studio album The Incident.


Year:
2009
11:40
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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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Porcupine Tree

Porcupine Tree is a rock band formed by Steven Wilson in 1987 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. Their music is associated with both psychedelic rock and progressive rock, yet having been influenced by trance, krautrock and ambient due to Steven Wilson and Richard Barbieri's penchant for the Kosmische Musik scene of the early 1970s, led by bands such as Tangerine Dream, Neu! and Can. Since the early 2000s (decade), their music has been leaning towards progressive metal and alternative rock. more »

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Written by: LARRIEUX, LEE, WILSON

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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.
Album
The song is featured on the band's tenth studio album titled "The Incident", which was released in 2009.
Song Duration
The running time of "Time Flies" is approximately 11 minutes and 40 seconds, making it one the band's longest studio tracks.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are evocative and introspective, reflecting on the nature of time and how quickly it passes by.
Song Composition
"Time Flies" is mainly composed by Steven Wilson, the band's lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter.
Music Video
The 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.
Single Release
Despite its lengthy duration, "Time Flies" was released as a single, demonstrating the band's preference for substance over mainstream radio compatibility.
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.
Influences
The 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.
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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