Time

Pink Floyd pioneer the discussion of "time slipping." In the 1973 classic rock song Time, Pink Floyd virtually sums up the phenomenon of time passing more quickly as one ages. The song talks about the realization that everyone comes to in their life. The idea that time is not stagnant, constantly moving, and when you realize this you are already left behind.
People generally waste moments thinking how bored they were. Then in hindsight you eagerly remember how much "good time" has passed. At times it feels like you've spent forever doing nothing, constantly wandering towards some aimless goal. Even the seasons are more interesting then of what your life is composed of. But of course inevitably your life picks up quickly. Whether it be kids, a new job, a lack of a job, the mid-life crisis can often be crushing. At this particular point David Gilmour, the lead guitarist and singer, lets out an impressive guitar solo, one of mind melting proportions. The listener goes into a state of euphoria which slowly turns to depression and then invigoration as the gospel singers transition the song powerfully to the next verse.

I feel the last verse is the most important:

"And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking. And racing around to come up behind you again, the sun is the same in a relative way but you're older, shorter of breath and one day closer to death!"

The lack of time in a day is always noted. 'I never have enough time to get things done' is a staple of our modern society.

Time is an amazing piece that is a great example of time slipping.

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