Clock Quote by Thom Yorke
“Time is running out for us But you just move the hands upon the clock You throw coins in the wishing well For us You just move your hands upon the wall”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Time Is Running Out" (lyrics adaptation), 2021
Time slips away, yet we keep moving hands, tossing wishes, hoping for change that never arrives.
In simple terms: Time passes while we act without progress.
Key Takeaway
Act purposefully instead of merely moving hands.
Themes
time
action
hope
stagnation
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- goal setting
- habit formation
- creative projects
Key Concepts
temporal perception
illusion of effort
wish fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions truly move you forward?
- How can you turn wishes into concrete steps?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on motion without direction leads to wasted effort.
