Time Control

Well, I don't know who invented the clock

But it began a process that will never stop

At the age of six or seven or so

It was a decoration that went tick-tock

Then by ten they invented the watch

Portable guidance till the hands fell off

And a few years later it was luminous hands

Then digital figures to help you understand

Conditioned by punctuality

Knew when to be there, but not where to be

We thought we could control the time

By always knowing what it was

Now every action has a certain speed

As we let time control us

Every technological step

Is faster than the one before

Watching the neighbours and the fashion shows

To see if we need to know more

Desperate to be one step ahead

Loving to be followed, but still needing to be led

So keep up the pace and keep in line

You're either in the race or you're left behind

You may feel part of society but the truth is more sublime

I said "Stop! Take a look around you"

But you never had the time

But you never had the time

But you never had the time