This Time
Aslan Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Drawing faces in a padded room
With nothing but echoes of screams
Am I insane, am I untamed?
Is this the answer, or is it a dream?
Feels like nothing,
And it looks like you're nothing at all
And we all go down this time
Has the world forgotten about me?
Am I left here to suffer my pain?
Call out to mother, coz there ain't no other
To stop you from crying again
This time, oh this time

Changing places where you once found love,
Now everything's falling apart,
Are you alone, too far from home?
Are you just mindless, or are you a fool?
Feels like nothing and it looks like nothing at all
And we all go down this time

Has the world forgotten about me?
Am I left here to suffer my pain?
Call out to mother, coz there ain't no other
To stop me from crying again

This time, this time I don't have no fear
This time, everything I wanted was here
Feels like your nothing
Feels like nothing at all

Call out to mother
Coz there ain't no other

Can stop you from crying again
This time, oh this time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "This Time" by Aslan explore feelings of isolation and desperation. The first stanza depicts an image of someone alone in a padded room, perhaps a metaphor for feeling trapped and alone in one's own mind. The echoes of screams add to the sense of insanity, as the singer wonders if they are "insane" or "untamed." There is a sense of uncertainty as they question whether their current state is the answer, or just a dream. The repetition of the phrase "Feels like nothing, and it looks like you're nothing at all" reinforces the feeling of emptiness and insignificance.

The second stanza touches on the idea of being forgotten by the world, and left to suffer alone. The singer expresses a desire to call out to their mother, which can be interpreted as a symbol of safety and comfort. The repetition of the phrase "this time" throughout the chorus suggests that the singer has been through rough times before, and is resigned to the fact that they will continue to struggle. However, there is also a hint of hope in the line "this time I don't have no fear," indicating that the singer is trying to push through their pain.

The final stanza returns to the idea of feeling alone and lost. The line "changing places where you once found love, now everything's falling apart" suggests that the singer is going through a difficult period of transition, and is struggling to find their place in the world. The final repetition of the phrase "call out to mother, coz there ain't no other" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking comfort and reassurance from a maternal figure, indicating a sense of vulnerability.

Overall, "This Time" is a poignant song that explores complex emotions of loneliness, desperation, and hope. The repeated phrases and motifs create a sense of unity and continuity throughout the song, adding to its emotional impact.

Line by Line Meaning

Drawing faces in a padded room
Being trapped in a confined space, feeling helpless and resorting to illusions to distract oneself.

With nothing but echoes of screams
Being surrounded by the loud, haunting sounds of one's own fears and anxieties.

Am I insane, am I untamed?
Questioning one's sanity and wondering if one's emotions are too wild and uncontrollable.

Is this the answer, or is it a dream?
Wondering if one's current state is the solution to one's problems or just another form of escapism.

Feels like nothing, and it looks like you're nothing at all
The situation seems bleak and appears like there is no way out.

And we all go down this time
Feeling like everyone is suffering in their own way and that eventually everyone will face their own downfall.

Has the world forgotten about me?
Feeling abandoned and neglected by society.

Am I left here to suffer my pain?
Feeling like one is alone in their suffering and that there is no help available.

Call out to mother, coz there ain't no other
Turning to one's source of comfort and security for support and help.

To stop you from crying again
To prevent oneself from experiencing the pain and sadness that has been felt before.

Changing places where you once found love
Finding oneself in a different environment or situation where one used to experience happiness and love.

Now everything's falling apart
Feeling like everything is crumbling and nothing seems to go right.

Are you alone, too far from home?
Feeling isolated and disconnected from what used to be familiar and comforting.

Are you just mindless, or are you a fool?
Questioning one's decisions and wondering if they were made without thought or if one is simply making a mistake.

This time, this time I don't have no fear
Despite the struggles and hardships, feeling a sense of bravery and determination to face whatever comes next.

This time, everything I wanted was here
Not knowing that what one thought they wanted was actually leading them down the wrong path and that this time, one has found true happiness.

Feels like your nothing
Continuing to feel like one is worthless or unimportant.

Call out to mother
Asking for help and guidance in a time of need.

This time, oh this time
Emphasizing the importance and relevance of the current moment and the decisions that will be made moving forward.

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Written by: John Mellencamp

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