10 O'clock

Gala's song '10 O'clock' delves into the ephemeral nature of time and the lingering pain of unspoken love. The lyrics open with a sense of resignation, acknowledging that complaining about the past is futile because what has been lost cannot be regained. This sets a reflective tone, as the singer walks down the street and notices a child, symbolizing innocence and the passage of time. The 'crazy clocks' mentioned in the song represent the relentless march of time, dictating our lives and leaving us powerless to stop it. The desire to 'cut time with a knife' underscores a yearning to break free from this temporal tyranny.

The chorus, 'And now it's 10 o'clock / And another day has gone / And I know it's gone forever,' captures the irreversible nature of time. The singer laments the loss of each day, emphasizing the permanence of time's passage. The question, 'Have you ever loved me? never,' introduces a personal dimension to the song, hinting at a love that was never reciprocated or acknowledged. This unspoken love is further explored in the lines, 'One day you'll hear the unspoken words / I've sung for you in my silent world,' suggesting a deep, unexpressed affection that remains hidden.

The song also touches on the theme of memory and its preservation. The singer wonders, 'If all this ends there's nothing more / Then where will my memories go?' This existential query highlights the fragility of human experience and the fear of losing one's past. The reference to 'empty space in children's eyes' being 'ancient and wise' suggests that even in apparent emptiness, there is a depth of experience and wisdom. Gala's '10 O'clock' is a poignant meditation on the inexorable flow of time, the pain of unspoken love, and the enduring quest to hold onto memories.