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"Time Flies" is an unreleased song by Melanie Martinez. It was intended for the 2013 EP, but was scrapped from the project.

The full song was leaked on May 17, 2021, and the early mix leaked on May 19, 2021.

Background

According to private documents obtained via Doveman, Melanie hated the song.[1] It was likely scrapped from the EP before the entire project was, as Melanie never performed it live or publicly acknowledged it.

Theme

This song is mainly believed as a longing and anticipation for a romantic relationship. The narrator is addressing an airplane, symbolizing a long-distance relationship or separation, and expressing the desire to be reunited with their loved one. The lyrics convey a sense of impatience and frustration with the timing of their relationship, while also expressing deep feelings of love and longing. The chorus repeatedly asks when they will finally be able to be together and get the timing right. Despite living so far away from her lover, Melanie still loves him and dreams of seeing him again. A similar theme is also present in "Intervals".

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dear Mr. Aeroplane
Please don't fail to fly
My map is broken as I'm still workin'
But my heart is just getting by
There's an hourglass in my head
And a clock whose hands are spinning 'round
The sand is heavy, but I'm just ready
For all of it to come down

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Verse 2]
A deaf man can't hear
A blind man can't see
The truth in my "I love you"s want nothing but you
Right here next to me
Your hands can't hold mine
Through the telephone
My voice is lonely, my heart controls me
Please come home

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Bridge]
I feel you holding me so tight
I only feel these things at night
Visit me in my dream
The only place you'll never leave

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the time right?

[Verse 1]
Dear Mr. Aeroplane
Please don't fail to fly
My map is broken as I'm still workin'
But my heart is just getting by
There's an hourglass in my head
And a clock whose hands are spinning 'round
The sand is heavy, but I'm just ready
For all of it to come down

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Verse 2]
A deaf man can't hear
A blind man can't see
The truth in my "I love you"s want nothing but you
Right here next to me
Your hands can't hold mine
Through the telephone
My voice is lonely, my heart controls me
Please come home

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Bridge]
I feel you holding me so tight
I only feel these things at night
Visit me in my dream
The only place you'll never leave

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the timing right?

[Chorus]
When will I get to see your face?
When will I get to hear your heart race?
When will I be yours, you'll be mine?
When will we just get the time right?

Official versions

It is likely the song has an acoustic worktape self-produced by Melanie Martinez, due to the song being solely written by Melanie.

Version Associated project Leak date Producer(s) Creation date Length
"Time Flies 6 16 2013.mp3" (early mix) 2013 EP May 19, 2021 Doveman June 16, 2013 4:04
"Time Flies 6 30 2013.mp3" (final) 2013 EP May 17, 2021 Doveman June 30, 2023 4:03

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