Jennifer Lucy Cook’s ingenious lyrics remind us that Time is fleeting…short…incessant…NOW. With each repetition of the text, key words disappear revealing hidden meanings in the words that remain. Driving home the point, we hear the ticking clock, though slightly faster than the second hand on your watch.
Society tells students that we have plenty of time, but also that we shouldn't waste it. However, some of us are 6, 13, 20 and live in third world countries where food and resources are scarce. Others are 5, 10, 32 and battle terminal illnesses. Many more live in countries with never-ending wars and witness frequent violence. If nothing else, we hope this song inspires you to hold someone a bit more tightly, tell them you love them, and be thankful for every day you get the luxury to live without fear. In this way, we make the most of our world’s most precious and irreplaceable resource: Time.
--Naudimar Ricardo & Julian Bryson