[Intro — automated female voice] Running out of time? We’ve got you covered. One hour. One day. One lifetime. Buy now. Live longer. Terms and conditions apply. [Verse 1] Twenty minutes late again, Bought an extra hour at half past ten. Everybody does it now, A little more time is allowed. Birthday candles, thirty-two, Bought another year to see me through. No more wrinkles, no grey hair, Just another payment, who fucking cares? [Pre-Chorus] Tick-tock, something feels wrong, My reflection’s been young for far too long. Who’s paying for the time I keep? Why do the neighbours disappear in their sleep? [Chorus] Time thief, t-t-take another minute, Buy another life and live forever in it. Tick-tock, don’t you stop, Everybody’s racing against the clock. Time thief, give me one more day, What’s a little life when there’s a price to pay? T-t-time is money, don’t you see? But who’s losing theirs to give it to me? [Verse 2] Saw a little boy outside my door, Yesterday he couldn’t have been more than four. Today he’s old with silver hair, And everybody acts like nothing’s there. Checked my balance, checked my years, Found a hundred names I’d never hear. Every purchase, every breath, Transferred from somebody else’s death. [Pre-Chorus] Tick-tock, now I understand, Every extra second stolen by my hand. Who’s paying for the time I keep? All those missing years belong to somebody. [Chorus] Time thief, t-t-take another minute, Buy another life and live forever in it. Tick-tock, don’t you stop, Everybody’s racing against the clock. Time thief, give me one more day, What’s a little life when there’s a price to pay? T-t-time is money, don’t you see? But who’s losing theirs to give it to me? [Bridge — mechanical spoken voice] Congratulations! You’ve reached premium immortality. Your lifetime is now unlimited. … What’s that ticking? … Outstanding balance detected. Payment overdue. Automatic collection authorised. [Breakdown — whispered] Wait… How much do I owe? … Everything. [Final Chorus] Time thief, t-t-take another minute, Now I’m the one who’s trapped within it. Tick-tock, can’t make it stop, I hear a thousand dying clocks. Time thief, take it all away, I never knew how much I’d have to pay. T-t-time is money, now I see, And the final bill belongs to me. [Outro] Lifetime balance: Zero. Collection complete. Thank you for your purchase. … Would you like to recommend us to a friend?
