In “Running Out of Time,” Hayley Williams pokes fun at her poor time management skills. The song shares sonic and lyrical similarities with the following track, “C’est Comme Ça,” as both detail her frustration with not being in control of things and her resistance to change.
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[Verse 1]
Said I was gonna take some flowers to my neighbor, but I
Ran out of time
Didn't wanna show up to the party empty-handed, but I
Ran out of time
Said I'd walk the dog a little further than the driveway tonight
The extra mile
Thought I'd send a card with my condolences, but, damn, I
Just ran out of time
[Pre-Chorus]
Intentions only get you so far
What if I'm just a selfish prick? No regard, ah
[Chorus]
I'm always running out of time
I'm always running out of time
[Verse 2]
Never mind, I hit the snooze on my alarm twenty times
But I was just so tired
There was traffic, spilled my coffee, crashed my car, otherwise
Woulda been here on time
Shoulda, coulda, wouldn't matter, ultimate alibi
You know it's a lie
There was a fire (Metaphorically)
Be there in five (Hyperbolically)
[Pre-Chorus]
Intentions only get you so far
(It was on my list, I swear I meant to get to it)
A harsh reality to discover, ah
[Chorus]
I'm always running out of time
(She's always running out of time)
I'm always running out of time
[Bridge]
Why we gotta be in a rush?
My watch is just for decoration, mm
Look, I showed up early for once
Now that's a new sensation, mm
[Chorus]
We're always running out of time
(She's always running out of time)
I'm always running out of time
I'm always running out of time
(She's always running out of time, out of time)
I'm always running out of time
Running Out Of Time was written by Hayley Williams & Taylor York & Zac Farro.
Running Out Of Time was produced by Carlos de la Garza.
Paramore released Running Out Of Time on Fri Feb 10 2023.
This was pretty early on in writing the album. And I got the music for the chorus first. I was like, I have to write the coolest shit ever to it because this is the best shit, so I have to make good. I was like, “Oh, it’d be really funny to roast myself for how disorganized I am and how it impacts m...