I Got No Time by The Living Tombstone (2024)

I got no time
I got no time to live
I got no time to live
And I can't say goodbye
And I'm regretting having memories
Of my friends who they used to be
Beside me before they left me to die

And I know this is
I know this is the truth
'Cause I've been staring at my death so many times
These scary monsters roaming in the halls
I wish I could just block the doors
And stay in bed until the clock will chime

So my flashlight's on, and stay up 'til dawn
I got this headache and my life's on the line
I felt like I won, but I wasn't done
The nightmare repeats itself every time

Got to keep my calm, and carry on
Stay awake until the sun will shine
But I'm not so strong, and they're not gone
They're still out there to take what's left of mine

I have this urge
I have this urge to kill
I have this urge to kill and show that I'm alive
I'm getting sick from these apologies
From people with priorities
That their life matters so much more than mine

But I'm stuttering
I'm stuttering again
No one will listen and no one will understand
Because I'm crying as much as I speak
'Cause no one likes me when I shriek
Want to go back to when it all began

So my flashlight's on, and stay up 'til dawn
I got this headache and my life's on the line
I felt like I won, but I wasn't done
The nightmare repeats itself every time
Got to keep my calm, and carry on
Stay awake until the sun will shine

But I'm not so strong, and they're not gone
They're still out there to take what's left of mine

The Living Tombstone’s “I Got No Time” is a song reflecting on the struggles of an individual in the face of death. The lyrics start with the persona acknowledging their lack of time to live as they can’t say goodbye to their loved ones. They lament how their friends used to be beside them but have abandoned them to die. The scary monsters in the halls represent their looming death that they can’t escape.

The persona expresses their desire to stay in bed and block the doors, wishing for the nightmare to end. They feel like they have won some battles, but the nightmare keeps repeating itself every time, leaving them constantly anxious, with their life on the line.

Furthermore, the persona outlines how they have an urge to kill and to show that they are alive. They are tired of people’s apologies and priorities, which make them feel like their life doesn’t matter as much. They cry as much as they speak, but no one listens, and nobody understands what they are going through. They want to go back to when it all began, a time before the pain and struggle.

Overall, The Living Tombstone’s “I Got No Time” is a powerful song that talks about death, anxiety, and desire to stay alive. The lyrics’ emotions are raw and relatable to anyone struggling with mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression.

I got no time
I'm too busy to do anything

I got no time to live
I'm so busy that I don't have time to enjoy my life

I got no time to live
I'm so consumed by my work or other obligations that I don't have time to enjoy basic things in life

And I can't say goodbye
I feel like I haven't accomplished enough or that I'm not satisfied with my life yet

And I'm regretting having memories
I'm saddened by the fact that my friends are no longer with me

Of my friends who they used to be
I miss the people who I used to know

Beside me before they left me to die
I feel alone and abandoned by those who were once close to me and who have moved on with their lives

And I know this is
I'm aware that my situation is real

I know this is the truth
I'm certain that my experiences are genuine

'Cause I've been staring at my death so many times
I've faced many challenges, and some of them have nearly cost me my life

These scary monsters roaming in the halls
I'm haunted by my fears, which feel like tangible monsters

I wish I could just block the doors
I want to prevent anything from getting in and causing me harm

And stay in bed until the clock will chime
I want to avoid facing reality and stay in a safe, comfortable space

So my flashlight's on, and stay up 'til dawn
I'm determined to stay alert and aware, even though I'm exhausted

I got this headache and my life's on the line
I'm stressed and overwhelmed, and I worry that my situation might be dangerous

I felt like I won, but I wasn't done
I've made progress, but there are still obstacles in my way

The nightmare repeats itself every time
My problems keep coming back, despite my efforts to solve them

Got to keep my calm, and carry on
I need to stay level-headed and keep going, even when things are tough

Stay awake until the sun will shine
I need to remain alert and focused, no matter how long it takes

But I'm not so strong, and they're not gone
I don't know if I have the strength to face what's ahead of me, and my problems won't just disappear

They're still out there to take what's left of mine
My struggles and challenges are still present, and they might try to take away anything good that's left in my life

I have this urge
I feel a strong desire

I have this urge to kill
I feel frustrated and angry, and I want to lash out

I have this urge to kill and show that I'm alive
I feel like I need to prove myself and assert my existence in some way

I'm getting sick from these apologies
I'm tired of hearing people say 'sorry' without actually understanding what I'm going through

From people with priorities
Some people have their own concerns and might not be able to relate to my problems

That their life matters so much more than mine
Some people might not realize how much I'm struggling compared to them

But I'm stuttering
I'm having trouble expressing myself

I'm stuttering again
I've struggled with communication in the past, and it's still difficult for me

No one will listen and no one will understand
I feel like I'm not being heard, and that no one can really empathize with my situation

Because I'm crying as much as I speak
My emotions are taking over, and it's hard for me to articulate my feelings

'Cause no one likes me when I shriek
I feel like people judge me when I get upset or emotional

Want to go back to when it all began
I wish I could start over and avoid some of the challenges that have come my way