I remember hearing this song the first time. I was lying on the grass during summer, listening to music. It was summer vacation, school was done and soon I started to study. Means changing the living place, new neighborhood, some old friends far away. And as the song progressed I was sinking into memories of the past. It was one of the first most transcendental music moments for me.
I remember hearing this song the first time too. "gosh, floyd's sound again" was the thought that came to my mind first. but still, it's one of my most beloved PT tunes ever. and i don't recall seeing the video for extended verstion. was it on yt before?
@@JA-sk1ixmy mother lived in her home for 53 years. Just put her in a nursing home 3 weeks ago. In two days the house will be cleared of everything. I'm in my 40s and I can still remember the 80's and 90's growing up there like it was yesterday. I found this song 4 weeks ago... All I can say is take pictures/videos and make memories for the kids. They'll want them when they get older and go through this - for it will be their Heaven...alas, nothing lasts forever, not even childhood Heavens.
Agreed, an undoubted and much underrated genius! His compositions are emotionally powerful and so diverse. The PT back catalogue and his solo albums are immaculate prog.
This was the first PT song I ever heard, and I heard it by accident. Later that same day I Googled the band and found the video of live version of "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" on CZcams. My life has not been the same since.
I remember hearing this song and loving the line "the best thing that you can do is take whatever comes to you" and I've tried to live by it. 11 years later and life is pretty different from how it was in 2009, have a family now the business i just started back then is now pretty successful. life is good and i couldn't be happier.
This song cured my depression back in 2015. I was really in a deep deep, bad state. After listening to this song 200+ times, I realized that time...just flies. And the depression lifted off. Much better than any kind of medication, this song.
there is no song capable of cure something like depression. If a song can cure the depression, or any kind of medical issue, ALL THE FUCKING MEDICAL SYSTEM USES IT!
@@felipealfonsorojasaraya1727, in my case, one song (not this one) was a factor of getting to the end of depression (I'd like to believe I'm done with it, I'm certainly much more productive and have positive emotions). And I was clinically depressed, it wasn't "just sadness". Of course, music or art in general is not a miracle cue. Personally, I think that most of healing is inner work (and therapy, and other things). But art can facilitate it and trigger an idea. Put a seed to grow or to act as a water to the already growing sprout.
@@3DashaI think you have the right idea. A song won't cure depression, it can't fix chemical imbalances or years of trauma - whatever the catalyst may have been. But music and art in general can absolutely change a life. As you said, it can plant an idea or push someone in a particular direction. So I don't doubt that this person really had depression, I just think this song set them on the path towards real self-improvement (therapy, self-care, medication, etc.)
In 2012, after almost eating a lead sandwich and taking a permanent dirt nap, I changed up my life. Ran a half marathon, and the last ten minutes of the race, I had Time Flies on my playlist. It was a triumph moment
That's heavy! I'm pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say that I'm glad you're still here. It's great you found healthy inspiration with Porcupine Tree helping you across the finish line. Depression can be so brutal but I read a study which found that over 90% of people whose suicide attempts were unsuccessful actually went on to live long lives that only came to an end with natural causes. I think it speaks to the transient nature of emotions because things change and so can we, especially when we stop running from the pain & hiding from fears. This is our life and it's worth giving our best.
I'm glad you're here. I'm proud of you. And congrats on the half marathon! I can definitely concur that running helped to reverse my depression and change the course of my life. Right around 2012 for me, as well. Hope you're doing well.
@@chancellor05 For me it was lifting. I started lifting weights during a very tough time, would even cry through workouts on many occasions, i did this for 4 months, 5 days a week. It has rewired my brain to such a degree that i stopped lifting 5 years ago and my anxiety is still gone.
Richard Barbieri just might be my favorite keyboard player of all time. He perfectly serves the song rather than going full 'Keith Emerson' on it. That Barbieri and Edwin support is legendary.
I saw Porcupine Tree live in London last week. While I thought they were excellent, Closure/Continuation definitely misses his slick understatement to some extent, but at least Balbieri is still with them (thank goodness!).
It’s hard to imagine I’ve lived this many years without discovering Porcupine tree. It has become a sort of therapy all of a sudden. The songs make you think about difficult things
Agree..I'm 6 decades plus and consider myself a music aficionado of sorts.. especially progressive rock/jazz..just discovered pt a year ago and totally enjoying the discovery.
After a while, those difficult things aren't so bad. No one cares what i think, but i think age and experience and patience can make those "difficult" things easy. Also, attitude should probably be the first thing to work on. Pessimism only breeds negativity.
I was born in '67 The year of Sgt. Pepper And Are You Experienced Into a suburban heaven Yeah, it should've been forever It all seems to make so much sense But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies She said "Luck is what you make it You just reach out and take it Now let's dance a while" She said "nothing ever happens If you don't make it happen And if you can't laugh and smile" But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies And laughing in the summer showers That's still the way I see you now How does time break down? With no marker, things slow down A conference of the strange And your family is deranged I could tell you what I'm thinking While we sit here drinking But I'm not sure where to start You see there's something wrong here I'm sorry if I'm not clear Can you stop smoking your cigar But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies
The expressive power of the sound architecture breaks with any form of transcription of the real to attach itself to the expression of an explosive universe. Colors and rhythm of these compositions are a language that gives life to exaltation. Words of a musical Nerd 🤡
I grew up listening to Pink Floyd and loved their music from Piper and all thru the 70's ( Animals ). I was lucky to see them live a few times starting in 1970, and along with a handful of other excellent artists, I never lost that love for those all important recordings... even five decades later. That being said, Porcupine Tree, and this song in particular, has also worked its way into my soul. When listening to any song that can make you stop what you're doing and make the hair on your neck stand up, you instinctively know that you've found a rare work of art. Thank you Steven Wilson for your music as well as the incredible visuals added to this and other classic tracks. Your talent and artistic vision, at least for me has definitely left its mark!
If you read his book "Limited Edition of One", you'll see what he has to say about this song and it's relation to Pink Floyd. I always thought it was his ode to them, but he actually confirms it in the book. Love him (them)! So lucky to have found his music at this time in my life. I thought all my favourite old musicians (Pink Floyd, Genesis, Bowie, Queen, etc.) would always be the only music I would ever relate to ever again. Discovering his brilliant music has opened up so much joy for me. Can't wait for the new PT album and the ensuing concert. I will be in my happy place again 😁
@@lynnkeegan8487 You took the words right out of my mouth. I never thought I would ever feel a teenager’s enthusiasm for a band again… until I discovered (quite by accident) Porcupine Tree. And now I have just seen them live last Friday!
@@sichelgaito Was that the concert in Berlin? I saw them in Montreal on the 2nd night of their North American tour. I was blown away - still haven't come down yet. The album is amazing too! Now I am waiting for Wilson's next solo album (with his 2nd A-team: Nick Beggs and Adam Holzman). Also, highly anticipating the new Riverside album. If you haven't heard these guys, YOU MUST! I saw them live in April and will never miss another show of theirs again! Another really good band is Air Bag (out of The Netherlands). They used to be a Pink Floyd cover band and you can hear the Gilmouresque riffs in the lead guitar and keyboards. But their songs are really fine - love them! Enjoy - music is still alive and well but you have to search for it sometimes. 🤗
@@lynnkeegan8487 Yes, Berlin. At the Max Schmelling Halle. As much as I like (nay, love) PT, I have to say that the acoustics of the place were not ideal. But I got to see them live! (If you haven't heard it, may I recommend Steven Wilson's podcast 'The Album Years'? He is not only a stellar composer and musician, but a real pleasure as music conoisseur.)
@@warpeeed guardate ragazzi che esce il disco nuovo e l'anno prossimo saranno a Milano...io sono di Roma ma credo proprio che andrò se gli impegni me lo permetteranno
@@simonegreco4620 I Porcupine Tree hanno praticamente cominciato la loro carriera in Italia nei primi anni 90. A Roma erano "esplosi" al punto da fare ogni anno piu date dei loro concerti. Coma Divine è stato registrato Live a Roma. È stato un legame durato quasi per 2 decenni con l' Italia. Ma "quella" magia di "quei" Porcupine Tree è finita con The incident.
I always find it a bit silly that music like this has thousands of views, as opposed to millions...PT is always on a different level than most music you'll listen to nowadays, a true pleasure that they're reuniting
I used to think the same as a kid that why do people not listen to this but now I know, it just isn't for everyone. Most people want easy listening forgettable music that they can play in the background for fun. While the introverts who Don even like sharing their feelings depend on music like this.
best way it to place their videos on facebook for people to listen to good music. that is what i did. before it was me and no one else in porto that could relate that music with me, then after introducing to them, i have now a group that is crazy for steven wilson and porcupine tree
Tsssss this song got me through hard times, depression, solitude, In a place that I wasn't familiar with. And yet listening to this beautiful piece always brought me peace! Thanks for so much wonderful moments!!
Thank you for sharing ❤️ So much of what they've done helped me to feel when I felt nothing, and music (which is my absolute life) wasn't bringing me anything but boredom and frustration at being bored with it. Their music helped me to cry when the tears wouldn't come.
Have you heard of Greta Van Fleet? I think they're prog rock, they're very cute, and I love some of their music. Was blabbering about that group all day at work. LOL
@@atlantic_love No, but I'll check them out. Here's one of my tunes for you: czcams.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/video.html. It is not prog but I'm sure there is something in it that might remind you of prog :). I love all genres and have been influenced by dozens of artists from 1963 until the present. Take care and rock on!
I am for one am very much into prog rock but wasn't before getting into adolescence, I tried metal, I tried rock, I tried techno and so many other genres, until I stumbled on prog rock and knew it was my jam
And now that I'm 52 with a tumultuous past to say the least, more than ever I can relate to the words " after a while you realize that time flies/ and the best that you can do is take whatever comes to you". So true Steven, so true.
Every once in a while I try listening to Porcupine Tree on headphones while I'm working but it never works out. I always stop doing one of them...and it isn't listening to Porcupine Tree. Amazing how this song pings my soul.
"But after a while You realize time flies And the best thing that you can do Is take whatever comes to you 'Cause time flies." Power lies in simplicity and Wilson's power is unmatched for. He is so powerful here.❤
This album was released during my final year of college, mere months before I would graduate, move away, and my life would be changed forever. This album, and "Time Flies" specifically, takes me back to a precise time in my life where I didn't know what I truly had but also knew exactly what I was about to lose; it evokes emotions of bittersweet wistfulness thinking and being excited about an unknown future while looking fondly on the present and past I was about to leave, all the while not truly being able to appreciate either. The fact that it was PT's final album, a band that I had loved since junior high, just adds to the feeling of finality and the "change of seasons" of life. Very few pieces of music are able to instantly evoke a specific emotion and also transport me to a specific time and place in my life, but this song does both. Long live Porcupine Tree.
....And then you realize Ten Years have got behind you and no one told you when to run...... You do realize Time Flies..... The Truth of Life, Superb and Wonderful writing and music.
This song's been criticised as a clone of "Dogs" by Pink Floyd, but I seem to remember Steven Wilson saying that this was exactly the point, it was a specific aim that it be a "hats off to Pink Floyd" track. So much of the rest of the output of PT over the years has shown that, even though Pink Floyd were an early influence of SW, the PT project eventually went far beyond anything that PF ever did in terms of signatures and chord changes, all that stuff. And I'm a lifelong Floyd fan (with the exception of much of The Wall and the rather depressingly bad Final Cut that is). And of course, there's also a nod to "Sheep" in here too towards the end.
@@davidremoli6267 Excellent song, but to speak of "riff" is an exageration. He strums in a similar fashion. As to improving on it, I find that a stretch. SW is standing on the shoulders of giants. It's a mistake to think he's taller. He's both studied and remastered the classics for rerelease so I would say he's both a devotee and a masterful student who dabbles in genres and styles from the golden age. Some of it is fabulous and some of it is a bit tepid. One thing is certain as the true artist he is he would never dare compare himself to the masters who inspire him 40 or 50 years on.
For me, 3:50 to 8:15 is a middle section that is worthy of the best prog rock bands in the world (accepted there is a massive nod to Floyd in its style). So much atmosphere and tension. Utterly and spellbindingly beautiful.
It reminds me when the radio edit came out, a 4 minutes version of this song... I jumped out of my guitar, and did a cover of it the same day, singing "blablablaaa...time flies ! " I got 20000 views of it within 2 days on youtube. I was 21 back then, it was summer time, in my first own appartment, full of wishes and hopes... few weeks after, The Incident was released, and I went to their european tour, two gigs in France on November/december if my memories are good... at that time, I would never knew that this album would be the last one of Porcupine Tree, nobody would... And now, 11 years after, yeah, I realise " time flies". Thank You Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison, Colin Edwin, Richard Barbieri, John Wesley and Chris Maitland. You've changed my musical and personal life forever, and a bunch of my relatives, folks and mates too, that's for sure. You are terribly missed, God knows it.
I was at the concert at the Olympia in Paris, were you there? In the months before and after I also saw there The Mars Volta, Tortoise, AIR, Ulver, Magma, Gong and others. Truly a blessed time
A new album is in the making. Check out their new song Harridan while waiting for it ^^ czcams.com/video/AW5v4Ohxk5k/video.html&ab_channel=PorcupineTreeVEVO
I would have never have known about Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson if it weren't for Dream Theater having them on tour with them in Europe October 2000. I had the great fortune of flying to Amsterdam to see them in Den Bosch (Dreamcon2000) and then again in Sheffield, England and London. Amazing song. Amazing video. Amazing band.
Reminds me of Dogs by Pink Floyd and it's not a bad thing to sound like that song! Although it is different enough to be a great song in its own right. Porcupine Tree, Bjorn Riis and Airbag help fill my need for more Pink Floyd music
The most powerful transition I've heard is after the last two lines of lyrics, if it is a beat being skipped or if the bass has a key change, I don't know what it is but it's so smooth. And the coat you wore to Alton Towers Is still the way I see you now
One of PTs best pop songs. Maybe this is where Robert Fripp first realized the inspiration to become an actor for his Robert and Toyah Sunday Lunch videos.
PT has some of the most beautiful and thought provoking lyrics. Time flies is the epitome of this in my opinion, so many great one and two liners which work even better when theyre all put together.
I was surprised to learn that that guitar sound in the middle is (apparently) a direct homage to "Time" from DSOTM, which Wilson grew up with. My first thought was that it wouldn't be out of place on The Wall
Didn't wish once a very good friend on her birthday a few days. I've just come to the new terms of life that friendship also fades off. Time flies to get the most of what we have today.
Super Sound. Habe sie 2006 zum ersten Mal gehört und sie immer wieder gerne gehört. Seit fast 50 Jahre höre ich Musik und habe mich mit der Musik beschäftigt und und dieser Sound ist eine gute Zeit
essa música vai lá no fundo de tudo que eu sinto, me dá uma sensação de angústia, mas ao mesmo tempo uma sensação de "viva, apesar dos pesares, viva, sua vida é o aqui e o agora, não ontem, nem amanhã"... Obrigado Steven Wilson!
i am in aww of Mr. Wilson ... have been for many moons . my bucket list dream record would be Mr Robert Fripp and this very much underrated guitar slinger Mr Steven Wilson ... .. wish in one hand i guess they say
The passage of time has only made this song (and video) more poignant, revealing the undeniable truth it conveys. I've never seen this full version, only truncated, lower quality versions. The film is as exquisite as the song! Thanks so much for posting it!
Oh how this track takes me back to a different time, a different world. Beautiful memories. When guys were musicians and for sure they tore at the heart strings. I so want a time machine - a magic carpet to take me back. Thanks for all you did and thank goodness still do guys ❤️
Super Sound. Habe sie 2006 zum ersten Mal gehört und sie immer wieder gerne gehört. Seit fast 50 Jahre höre ich Musik und habe mich mit der Musik beschäftigt und bin begeistert von diesem Sound
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I remember hearing this song the first time.
I was lying on the grass during summer, listening to music. It was summer vacation, school was done and soon I started to study. Means changing the living place, new neighborhood, some old friends far away.
And as the song progressed I was sinking into memories of the past. It was one of the first most transcendental music moments for me.
I remember hearing this song the first time too. "gosh, floyd's sound again" was the thought that came to my mind first. but still, it's one of my most beloved PT tunes ever. and i don't recall seeing the video for extended verstion. was it on yt before?
It did exactly what it's supposed to then 🙂
Greatest compliment to a band ever, I reckon.
Porky does that to you!
Nearly the same for me.
This song makes me feel nostalgic about something I never lived.
I feel sorry for the younger generations. They don't deserve all this bs.
Feel the same 😢
you mean pink floyd?
This makes me nostalgic for my old suburban heaven... it shouldve been forever....
@@JA-sk1ixmy mother lived in her home for 53 years. Just put her in a nursing home 3 weeks ago. In two days the house will be cleared of everything. I'm in my 40s and I can still remember the 80's and 90's growing up there like it was yesterday. I found this song 4 weeks ago...
All I can say is take pictures/videos and make memories for the kids. They'll want them when they get older and go through this - for it will be their Heaven...alas, nothing lasts forever, not even childhood Heavens.
i can listen to it 20 times in a row and still get goosebumps after about 3 min.
Hearing this band forever changed the way I listen to music. Thank you, Steven Wilson.
Agreed, an undoubted and much underrated genius! His compositions are emotionally powerful and so diverse. The PT back catalogue and his solo albums are immaculate prog.
Agreed.
This was the first PT song I ever heard, and I heard it by accident. Later that same day I Googled the band and found the video of live version of "Arriving Somewhere But Not Here" on CZcams. My life has not been the same since.
This band made me discover instrumental music.
Correction, thankyou porcupine tree.
"You gotta be crazy, you gotta have a real need..."
Animals ?
Got to be able to pick up the easy meat WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED
I remember hearing this song and loving the line "the best thing that you can do is take whatever comes to you" and I've tried to live by it. 11 years later and life is pretty different from how it was in 2009, have a family now the business i just started back then is now pretty successful. life is good and i couldn't be happier.
That's great man!
i'm happy for you bro!
@@chromiyum6849 x.
Glad to hear some good news sometimes. I really wish you the best for your future
Destiny blessed you, thanks for that
This song cured my depression back in 2015. I was really in a deep deep, bad state. After listening to this song 200+ times, I realized that time...just flies. And the depression lifted off. Much better than any kind of medication, this song.
If song cured your depression, it wasnt depression but sadness
there is no song capable of cure something like depression. If a song can cure the depression, or any kind of medical issue, ALL THE FUCKING MEDICAL SYSTEM USES IT!
I think they are confusing this song with this song🧐
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@@felipealfonsorojasaraya1727, in my case, one song (not this one) was a factor of getting to the end of depression (I'd like to believe I'm done with it, I'm certainly much more productive and have positive emotions). And I was clinically depressed, it wasn't "just sadness". Of course, music or art in general is not a miracle cue. Personally, I think that most of healing is inner work (and therapy, and other things). But art can facilitate it and trigger an idea. Put a seed to grow or to act as a water to the already growing sprout.
@@3DashaI think you have the right idea. A song won't cure depression, it can't fix chemical imbalances or years of trauma - whatever the catalyst may have been. But music and art in general can absolutely change a life. As you said, it can plant an idea or push someone in a particular direction. So I don't doubt that this person really had depression, I just think this song set them on the path towards real self-improvement (therapy, self-care, medication, etc.)
In 2012, after almost eating a lead sandwich and taking a permanent dirt nap, I changed up my life.
Ran a half marathon, and the last ten minutes of the race, I had Time Flies on my playlist. It was a triumph moment
That's heavy! I'm pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say that I'm glad you're still here. It's great you found healthy inspiration with Porcupine Tree helping you across the finish line. Depression can be so brutal but I read a study which found that over 90% of people whose suicide attempts were unsuccessful actually went on to live long lives that only came to an end with natural causes. I think it speaks to the transient nature of emotions because things change and so can we, especially when we stop running from the pain & hiding from fears. This is our life and it's worth giving our best.
I'm glad you're here. I'm proud of you. And congrats on the half marathon! I can definitely concur that running helped to reverse my depression and change the course of my life. Right around 2012 for me, as well. Hope you're doing well.
@@chancellor05 For me it was lifting. I started lifting weights during a very tough time, would even cry through workouts on many occasions, i did this for 4 months, 5 days a week. It has rewired my brain to such a degree that i stopped lifting 5 years ago and my anxiety is still gone.
The best thing you can do while running!!
Stevens been listening to Pink Floyd's "Animals" album again. I can't blame him - I did the same for the intro of my song "Ordinary Man".
Agree
Yup
Good tho
You got to be crazy, Man...
Así o más plagio inconsciente? Sad
As i grow older this song becomes More and More relevant
Go and listen to Time by Pink Floyd, ifnˋt done yet.
@@jurgenfischer7683 i have listened to the dark side of the moon More than enough
[LYRICS]
I was born in '67
The year of Sgt. Pepper
And are you experienced
Into a suburban heaven
Yeah it should've been forever
It all seems to make so much sense
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
She said luck is what you make it
You just reach out and take it
Now let's dance a while
She said nothing ever happens
If you don't make it happen
And if you can't laugh and smile
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
And laughing in the summer showers
That's still the way I see you now
How does time break down
With no marker, things slow down.
A conference of the strange
And your family is deranged
I could tell you what I'm thinking
While we sit here drinking
But I'm not sure where to start
You see there's something wrong here
I'm sorry if I'm not clear
Can you stop smoking your cigar
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
And the coat you wore to Alton Towers
Is still the way I see you now
Songwriters: Larrieux / Lee / Wilson
Time Flies lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Who are those song writers?
And if you can't laugh, THEN smile.
For the non-British residents among us, Alton Towers is sort of the UK's Disneyland.
Like the references; Are you experienced, Sgt. Pepper, Smoking your cigar....
One of the greatest groups on Earth..."Porcupine Tree"
They were but who can replace the bass player?
Nate Navarro nailed it live !
@@InnerCityOrganicz Colin Edwin is great, but he's definitely replaceable! Nate Navarro did a fantastic job during their last tour!
Didn't the drummer leave because the lead singer is gay?
Agree
This song means so much to me. Always loved the video's aesthetic - Lasse Hoile is a genius. I'm glad I finally get to see the full version.
Good take Mr. Medddler
SW must be impressed, who takes credit, between the huge egos? lol
The first PT song I ever heard. Spotify inserted it into my Pink Floyd playlist.
Lucky you :)
maybe why the sound is quite similar to more than one pink floyd song from tha album animal
@@danieleveneri8098 dogs
Richard Barbieri just might be my favorite keyboard player of all time. He perfectly serves the song rather than going full 'Keith Emerson' on it. That Barbieri and Edwin support is legendary.
Shame Edwin isn't coming back with them
@@SammyMakepeace yup that was really sad. loved his gentle smile and demeanour on their lives.
HES ALWAYS right there '' ... !!
I saw Porcupine Tree live in London last week.
While I thought they were excellent, Closure/Continuation definitely misses his slick understatement to some extent, but at least Balbieri is still with them (thank goodness!).
Yurrrrr
It’s hard to imagine I’ve lived this many years without discovering Porcupine tree. It has become a sort of therapy all of a sudden. The songs make you think about difficult things
Welcome to the club!
I know exactly what you mean!
Agree..I'm 6 decades plus and consider myself a music aficionado of sorts.. especially progressive rock/jazz..just discovered pt a year ago and totally enjoying the discovery.
I took me awhile to find them but I feel like they are so much down in the center of my being it's unreal.
After a while, those difficult things aren't so bad. No one cares what i think, but i think age and experience and patience can make those "difficult" things easy. Also, attitude should probably be the first thing to work on. Pessimism only breeds negativity.
I'm one year older than Steven. To say the song resonates is something of an understatement.
This song is literally a timeless masterpiece.
Guess it flies with time
Porcupine Tree...I am thinking of my dead brother(died of suicide). He was a musician too, also born in 1967 in Heidelberg, germany.
im so sorry to hear that, you'll meet again
@@TheBontekraai thank you!
I was born in '67
The year of Sgt. Pepper
And Are You Experienced
Into a suburban heaven
Yeah, it should've been forever
It all seems to make so much sense
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
She said "Luck is what you make it
You just reach out and take it
Now let's dance a while"
She said "nothing ever happens
If you don't make it happen
And if you can't laugh and smile"
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
And laughing in the summer showers
That's still the way I see you now
How does time break down?
With no marker, things slow down
A conference of the strange
And your family is deranged
I could tell you what I'm thinking
While we sit here drinking
But I'm not sure where to start
You see there's something wrong here
I'm sorry if I'm not clear
Can you stop smoking your cigar
But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies
I was born in 1969.
Yes. Time flies. Don’t ever regret seeing a good band play live.
Thank you for coming into my life members of Porcupine Tree.
This song is like travelling through time in a flashback reel.
Definitely one of my favorite PT songs! Unashamed to say this song made me cry the first time I heard it, it just makes me feel so nostalgic
We make music to make you feel something. There is nothing more gratifying to an artist to hear that your emotions have been stirred.
Me too Brady... same feeling. I was born in 67 too...went to de last tour with my ex wife in Miami , I'm from Honduras, Central América
It's fucking devastating
The expressive power of the sound architecture breaks with any form of transcription of the real to attach itself to the expression of an explosive universe. Colors and rhythm of these compositions are a language that gives life to exaltation. Words of a musical Nerd 🤡
One of the best song of all times.
Thank you Steven and all the rest of Porcupine Tree .
Good to know Maynard is not the only amazing progressive rock / metal lead artist of musical projects. :)
I grew up listening to Pink Floyd and loved their music from Piper and all thru the 70's ( Animals ). I was lucky to see them live a few times starting in 1970, and along with a handful of other excellent artists, I never lost that love for those all important recordings... even five decades later. That being said, Porcupine Tree, and this song in particular, has also worked its way into my soul. When listening to any song that can make you stop what you're doing and make the hair on your neck stand up, you instinctively know that you've found a rare work of art. Thank you Steven Wilson for your music as well as the incredible visuals added to this and other classic tracks. Your talent and artistic vision, at least for me has definitely left its mark!
If you read his book "Limited Edition of One", you'll see what he has to say about this song and it's relation to Pink Floyd. I always thought it was his ode to them, but he actually confirms it in the book. Love him (them)! So lucky to have found his music at this time in my life. I thought all my favourite old musicians (Pink Floyd, Genesis, Bowie, Queen, etc.) would always be the only music I would ever relate to ever again. Discovering his brilliant music has opened up so much joy for me. Can't wait for the new PT album and the ensuing concert. I will be in my happy place again 😁
@@lynnkeegan8487 You took the words right out of my mouth. I never thought I would ever feel a teenager’s enthusiasm for a band again… until I discovered (quite by accident) Porcupine Tree. And now I have just seen them live last Friday!
@@sichelgaito Was that the concert in Berlin? I saw them in Montreal on the 2nd night of their North American tour. I was blown away - still haven't come down yet. The album is amazing too! Now I am waiting for Wilson's next solo album (with his 2nd A-team: Nick Beggs and Adam Holzman). Also, highly anticipating the new Riverside album. If you haven't heard these guys, YOU MUST! I saw them live in April and will never miss another show of theirs again! Another really good band is Air Bag (out of The Netherlands). They used to be a Pink Floyd cover band and you can hear the Gilmouresque riffs in the lead guitar and keyboards. But their songs are really fine - love them! Enjoy - music is still alive and well but you have to search for it sometimes. 🤗
@@lynnkeegan8487 Yes, Berlin. At the Max Schmelling Halle. As much as I like (nay, love) PT, I have to say that the acoustics of the place were not ideal. But I got to see them live! (If you haven't heard it, may I recommend Steven Wilson's podcast 'The Album Years'? He is not only a stellar composer and musician, but a real pleasure as music conoisseur.)
@@sichelgaito I haven't listened yet, but thanks for the tip. Yes, he's brilliant. I have also read his book, which was very entertaining indeed!
Oh man.. even though I m only 24 I feel like going a whole lifetime period back when I listen to this band. My youth in music. Thank u guys ❤️
Peccato essere troppo giovani per godercela live, darei un rene per un loro concerto. Anche solo una tappa nel posto più sperduto nella terra...
@@warpeeed guardate ragazzi che esce il disco nuovo e l'anno prossimo saranno a Milano...io sono di Roma ma credo proprio che andrò se gli impegni me lo permetteranno
@@ErFoxy71 lo so bro, il mio commento è di 5 mesi fa. Fortunatamente è invecchiato bene. 😅
Sono tornati, inaspettatamente, due settimane fa
@@warpeeed Il tempismo assurdo ahahah non pensavo di trovare commenti in italiano sotto ai video dei PT
@@simonegreco4620 I Porcupine Tree hanno praticamente cominciato la loro carriera in Italia nei primi anni 90. A Roma erano "esplosi" al punto da fare ogni anno piu date dei loro concerti. Coma Divine è stato registrato Live a Roma. È stato un legame durato quasi per 2 decenni con l' Italia. Ma "quella" magia di "quei" Porcupine Tree è finita con The incident.
been listening to PT and SW for 15 years now..Each song is a gem... "Time flies" in this version is beyond any definition
I always find it a bit silly that music like this has thousands of views, as opposed to millions...PT is always on a different level than most music you'll listen to nowadays, a true pleasure that they're reuniting
yesss... I never thought I'd get to see them live. seen Wilson, but I'm going to relish seeing them in September.
I used to think the same as a kid that why do people not listen to this but now I know, it just isn't for everyone. Most people want easy listening forgettable music that they can play in the background for fun. While the introverts who Don even like sharing their feelings depend on music like this.
best way it to place their videos on facebook for people to listen to good music. that is what i did. before it was me and no one else in porto that could relate that music with me, then after introducing to them, i have now a group that is crazy for steven wilson and porcupine tree
@@sab-alisome people are not worthy. Pity them for not understanding art.
The original music video of this song over 4 million views though lol
Tsssss this song got me through hard times, depression, solitude, In a place that I wasn't familiar with. And yet listening to this beautiful piece always brought me peace! Thanks for so much wonderful moments!!
Ignore my ignorance please but when did this song come out? Im a pretty new listener so I have no idea...
@@killuazoldyck6452 this song is from the album " The Incident", and it came out in 2009
@@luisanunez837 thank you... :)
Thank you for sharing ❤️ So much of what they've done helped me to feel when I felt nothing, and music (which is my absolute life) wasn't bringing me anything but boredom and frustration at being bored with it. Their music helped me to cry when the tears wouldn't come.
Espero, dondequiera que estés, que te sientas y estés mejor. Un día a la vez.
I'm not a huge fan of prog rock, but I like its intelligence and originality. This band is unique in many ways.
Have you heard of Greta Van Fleet? I think they're prog rock, they're very cute, and I love some of their music. Was blabbering about that group all day at work. LOL
@@atlantic_love No, but I'll check them out. Here's one of my tunes for you: czcams.com/video/76OxSEgWN9c/video.html. It is not prog but I'm sure there is something in it that might remind you of prog :). I love all genres and have been influenced by dozens of artists from 1963 until the present. Take care and rock on!
@@gwynenglishnielsen8596 I'll check it out. Peace to you, too ❤️
@@atlantic_love Thanks so much! God bless!
I am for one am very much into prog rock but wasn't before getting into adolescence, I tried metal, I tried rock, I tried techno and so many other genres, until I stumbled on prog rock and knew it was my jam
Everyday that passes I feel this song harder and harder. Its just something else. I love this song...
the most talented musician of the 21st century of progressive rock
One of the most prolific composer of the 21 century for sure ! And his body of work is so diverse !
And now that I'm 52 with a tumultuous past to say the least, more than ever I can relate to the words " after a while you realize that time flies/ and the best that you can do is take whatever comes to you".
So true Steven, so true.
Every once in a while I try listening to Porcupine Tree on headphones while I'm working but it never works out. I always stop doing one of them...and it isn't listening to Porcupine Tree. Amazing how this song pings my soul.
With the state of the UK, this hits even harder
I will forever be grateful to the man who familiarised me to PTs music... Albeit unknowingly. I will forever remember you as I sing along..
"But after a while
You realize time flies
And the best thing that you can do
Is take whatever comes to you
'Cause time flies."
Power lies in simplicity and Wilson's power is unmatched for. He is so powerful here.❤
All these songs getting better with these videos. Thanks for bringing back all the good memories. PT forever.
This song helped me to get out of depression. Don't know why but it makes me feel nostalgic about childhood times.
This song is absolutely beautiful. Porcupine Tree is a unique band… so powerful yet subtle
This album was released during my final year of college, mere months before I would graduate, move away, and my life would be changed forever. This album, and "Time Flies" specifically, takes me back to a precise time in my life where I didn't know what I truly had but also knew exactly what I was about to lose; it evokes emotions of bittersweet wistfulness thinking and being excited about an unknown future while looking fondly on the present and past I was about to leave, all the while not truly being able to appreciate either. The fact that it was PT's final album, a band that I had loved since junior high, just adds to the feeling of finality and the "change of seasons" of life. Very few pieces of music are able to instantly evoke a specific emotion and also transport me to a specific time and place in my life, but this song does both. Long live Porcupine Tree.
well, then a new chapter should be opened since they are making a new album
@@euroman2500 And here I am again, loving C/C and the new live album. Cheers!
Que tiempos, como una canción es capaz de hacerte sentir tantas cosas
Musica para altos sentidos!!!
I forgot how beautiful this song is
....And then you realize Ten Years have got behind you and no one told you when to run......
You do realize Time Flies.....
The Truth of Life, Superb and Wonderful writing and music.
you missed the starting gun... Oops, wrong song.
@@MarceloKatayama
Nope nothing wrong here, I deliberately made reference to Pink Floyd's Time song to establish a link.
@@hidemytracks very clever, then.
@@MarceloKatayama
Thank you 🙏👍
This song's been criticised as a clone of "Dogs" by Pink Floyd, but I seem to remember Steven Wilson saying that this was exactly the point, it was a specific aim that it be a "hats off to Pink Floyd" track. So much of the rest of the output of PT over the years has shown that, even though Pink Floyd were an early influence of SW, the PT project eventually went far beyond anything that PF ever did in terms of signatures and chord changes, all that stuff. And I'm a lifelong Floyd fan (with the exception of much of The Wall and the rather depressingly bad Final Cut that is). And of course, there's also a nod to "Sheep" in here too towards the end.
Wait, People hate ir because sounds like Dogs? That's the reason i LOVED it in the first place lol
It's more like an alternate extended version of Trains
Yeps
@@davidremoli6267 Excellent song, but to speak of "riff" is an exageration. He strums in a similar fashion. As to improving on it, I find that a stretch. SW is standing on the shoulders of giants. It's a mistake to think he's taller. He's both studied and remastered the classics for rerelease so I would say he's both a devotee and a masterful student who dabbles in genres and styles from the golden age. Some of it is fabulous and some of it is a bit tepid. One thing is certain as the true artist he is he would never dare compare himself to the masters who inspire him 40 or 50 years on.
@@chaosandcreation4118 well fuckin said
Once you start to ear this song, you can never stop...
It is and will be always a current song.....
Love it!
Thx Steven 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Muy buena canción. Porcupine es una gran banda de Rock de progresivo.
My goodness.. I used to cover this song with an old band of mine. That's 10 years ago now, never heard the song since. Time flies!
For me, 3:50 to 8:15 is a middle section that is worthy of the best prog rock bands in the world (accepted there is a massive nod to Floyd in its style). So much atmosphere and tension. Utterly and spellbindingly beautiful.
This song, the video, everything is perfect.
A comment for the future generations. Kids, we lived on their music.
Love from Bangladesh 💖
I always think of “time flies” when I listen to this song. Flies that spread through time.. they sound pretty cool.
como siempre debio verse y en version completa, tremenda cancion, tremendos recuerdos, tremenda direccion , gracias Lasse Hoile
It reminds me when the radio edit came out, a 4 minutes version of this song... I jumped out of my guitar, and did a cover of it the same day, singing "blablablaaa...time flies ! " I got 20000 views of it within 2 days on youtube. I was 21 back then, it was summer time, in my first own appartment, full of wishes and hopes... few weeks after, The Incident was released, and I went to their european tour, two gigs in France on November/december if my memories are good... at that time, I would never knew that this album would be the last one of Porcupine Tree, nobody would... And now, 11 years after, yeah, I realise " time flies".
Thank You Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Gavin Harrison, Colin Edwin, Richard Barbieri, John Wesley and Chris Maitland. You've changed my musical and personal life forever, and a bunch of my relatives, folks and mates too, that's for sure.
You are terribly missed, God knows it.
I was at the concert at the Olympia in Paris, were you there?
In the months before and after I also saw there The Mars Volta, Tortoise, AIR, Ulver, Magma, Gong and others. Truly a blessed time
A new album is in the making. Check out their new song Harridan while waiting for it ^^ czcams.com/video/AW5v4Ohxk5k/video.html&ab_channel=PorcupineTreeVEVO
The dirty sound of the guitar solo kills me and makers me smiley, how to compose a rate and note choice like this! Pure brilliance
Yes, Time flies so quickly 😢
I was waiting for an hd version of this video forever. And now it is in 4K:) Thanks to everyone involved!
One of Steven's very best songs. Powerful.
I love the way the guitars go "galloping Off" at 3:11. Sooo goood.
listen to Pink Floyd's "Sheep". Wilson is playing the same lick
@@tylerhancock4047 LOL. Steal from the best. . ." Imitation is regard for true talent."
I have enjoyed prog rock over the years and and I stumbled upon this band recently. Killer band!
I absolutely loved this band..
Dogs come to mind while listening to this one...
Harrison is so smooth on the drums here and great in emphasizing the weaving rhythm if this song.
I would have never have known about Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson if it weren't for Dream Theater having them on tour with them in Europe October 2000. I had the great fortune of flying to Amsterdam to see them in Den Bosch (Dreamcon2000) and then again in Sheffield, England and London. Amazing song. Amazing video. Amazing band.
Reminds me of Dogs by Pink Floyd and it's not a bad thing to sound like that song! Although it is different enough to be a great song in its own right. Porcupine Tree, Bjorn Riis and Airbag help fill my need for more Pink Floyd music
Gotta love the vinyl crackle from ‘Yellow Windows’ faintly heard in the beginning of this tune
This. This is everything.
The most powerful transition I've heard is after the last two lines of lyrics, if it is a beat being skipped or if the bass has a key change, I don't know what it is but it's so smooth.
And the coat you wore to Alton Towers
Is still the way I see you now
Greatest band in my life. Cheers and thanks for the memories.
They're back to give us more memories 😉
Just another masterpiece by PT !’
One of PTs best pop songs. Maybe this is where Robert Fripp first realized the inspiration to become an actor for his Robert and Toyah Sunday Lunch videos.
One of my all time favorite songs!
PT has some of the most beautiful and thought provoking lyrics. Time flies is the epitome of this in my opinion, so many great one and two liners which work even better when theyre all put together.
The pink floyd influence ( mainly Dogs ) is so crystal clear in this song and it’s amazing
Thank you for releasing an album version.
Radio-edit style is over rated.
Just love and respect the work.
the full version of this one is f.... amazing! thanks for letting us finally see it!
You can't live anymore without listening to Porcupine Tree！
Thanks steve, this songs remind me with pink floyd animals album.
Time flies indeed. 😔
I hear Pink Floyd, Animals in the guitar parts.
Your probably already aware that this song was a nod to Floyd.
I was surprised to learn that that guitar sound in the middle is (apparently) a direct homage to "Time" from DSOTM, which Wilson grew up with. My first thought was that it wouldn't be out of place on The Wall
The best time flies song to be ever made...... ❤️❤️❤️
The best memento mori song
somos sobrevivientes ......del universo.....tremendo tema ,super queda en estos tiempos.
Time does fly but remember you are the pilot
Not really. My one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater government is the fecking pilot.
Nice❤
One of the best songs of recent times. Some real gems, Steve Wilson. Get back PT.
Didn't wish once a very good friend on her birthday a few days. I've just come to the new terms of life that friendship also fades off. Time flies to get the most of what we have today.
Super Sound. Habe sie 2006 zum ersten Mal gehört und sie immer wieder gerne gehört. Seit fast 50 Jahre höre ich Musik und habe mich mit der Musik beschäftigt und und dieser Sound ist eine gute Zeit
best band on planet earth
Was für ein Jahrhundert-Lied! Sensationell! 🥰
Probably my favorite track of the album, so beautiful!
I listen to this song every morning and can feel my beautiful wife talking to me it just makes me feel so much better to start my day
Efectivamente, el tiempo vuela.
every now and then i wil go back every year to leave a ❤ for this beautiful piece of music
essa música vai lá no fundo de tudo que eu sinto, me dá uma sensação de angústia, mas ao mesmo tempo uma sensação de "viva, apesar dos pesares, viva, sua vida é o aqui e o agora, não ontem, nem amanhã"... Obrigado Steven Wilson!
i am in aww of Mr. Wilson ... have been for many moons . my bucket list dream record would be Mr Robert Fripp and this very much underrated guitar slinger Mr Steven Wilson ... .. wish in one hand i guess they say
The passage of time has only made this song (and video) more poignant, revealing the undeniable truth it conveys. I've never seen this full version, only truncated, lower quality versions. The film is as exquisite as the song! Thanks so much for posting it!
Oh how this track takes me back to a different time, a different world. Beautiful memories. When guys were musicians and for sure they tore at the heart strings. I so want a time machine - a magic carpet to take me back. Thanks for all you did and thank goodness still do guys ❤️
Classic Porkers… Classic Hoile…
One of the happiest marriages I’ve ever witnessed.
Super Sound. Habe sie 2006 zum ersten Mal gehört und sie immer wieder gerne gehört. Seit fast 50 Jahre höre ich Musik und habe mich mit der Musik beschäftigt und bin begeistert von diesem Sound
Just SO good, isn’t it.
We lucky people