Time is a thief and timelines invisible 
Embedded them years in the texture of skin 
Slide down the timeline of youth and sobriety 
Passing the filters of acceptance and charm 

All of a sudden you're rocking the cradle 
born out of love for the memory spin 
One hand the rattle, the other a hammer 
Racing with time is where you can't win 

You can't fight time and you can't just shine on 
Like in a big bold American style 
There is no facelift to cover the scars 
so just sit back and enjoy for a while 

My generation is fresh out of school 
My generation is close to the rim 
Shuffle the options of life's complications 
Scrambling the landmarks, still wearing it thin 

Trading your freedom for a lifetime achievement 
Sign up for life on a path that grow dim 
Chained to the customs and daily routines 
Things will be different, but God knows when 

You can't fight time and you can't just shine on 
Like in a big bold American style 
There is no facelift to cover the scars 
so just sit back and enjoy for a while 

The ticking of time is non reversible 
so sit back my friend, enjoy the ride 
all of a sudden you're rocking the cradle 
born out of love for the memory spin 
One hand the rattle, the other a hammer 
you know racing with time you know you can't win 

Ticking of time 
The ticking of time 
The ticking of time