running out of time – English Lyrics

• By: Lil Yachty

Lyrics & Translation

"running out of time" is a compelling example of Lil Yachty's genre-bending artistry, showcasing a fusion of psychedelic rock and pop elements with heartfelt lyrics. Learning the language of this song can offer insight into contemporary English expressions of love, trust, and the anxieties of a relationship. Its unique sound and emotional depth make it a special track for understanding both musical innovation and modern romantic narratives.

[English]

Watch it, girl, don't ever tell me lies

...

I said, "Watch it, baby"

You and I been running out of time

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What you may never know is more than you will see

And I can part the ocean, come and see it, uh-mm

If I told you all of my secrets, baby girl

Would you look in my eyes and feel deceived?

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Well, I can't let you leave, I told you far too much

Now you gotta stick with me, yeah-mm

Run out, running out of time

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Run out, running out of time with me

Stay up with me

Stay up and watch the sun

Baby, lay up with me

Stay up with me

You been on my mind

And livin' here like it ain't much time left

Run your lips into mine

Stronger when we unite, hoo (ooh)

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Run out, running out of time

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Run out, running out of time with me

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Stay up with me

Stay up and watch the sun

Baby, lay up with me

Stay up with me

You been on my mind

And livin' here like it ain't much time left

Run your lips into mine

Stronger when we unite, hoo

...

Run out, running out of time

...

Run out, running out of time with me

Run out, running out of time

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Run out, running out of time with me

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the progression of events from the past to the present and future
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at or observe something
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to say something that is not true
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	noun - something that is kept hidden or unknown
deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ B1	verb - to make someone believe something that is not true
stick /stɪk/ A2	verb - to remain in a place or with someone
unite /juːˈnaɪt/ B1	verb - to come together or join as one
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having power or strength
ocean /ˈəʊʃən/ A2	noun - a very large area of sea
part /pɑːrt/ A1	verb - to divide or separate
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to have life; be alive
left /left/ A1	adjective - remaining or having remained
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to the Earth
lay /leɪ/ A2	verb - to put or set something down

Key Grammar Structures

• Watch it, girl, don't ever tell me lies

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Watch it' and 'don't ever tell me lies' are commands, using the imperative mood to give direct instructions or advice.

• You and I been running out of time

  ➔ Present perfect continuous

  ➔ The phrase 'been running' uses the present perfect continuous to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

• What you may never know is more than you will see

  ➔ Modal verb (may)

  ➔ The word 'may' is a modal verb used to express possibility or uncertainty.

• If I told you all of my secrets, baby girl

  ➔ Past simple in conditional sentence

  ➔ The phrase 'If I told' uses the past simple in a conditional sentence to express a hypothetical situation.

• Now you gotta stick with me, yeah-mm

  ➔ Slang/Informal contraction (gotta)

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a slang contraction of 'got to', used informally to express necessity or obligation.

• Stay up with me, stay up and watch the sun

  ➔ Imperative mood with coordinating conjunction

  ➔ The phrases 'Stay up with me' and 'stay up and watch the sun' use the imperative mood with the coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two commands.