Making Time

The Creation's song 'Making Time' delves into the repetitive and often disheartening nature of human behavior, particularly focusing on deception and the futility of certain societal norms. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people are constantly 'making time' and 'shooting lines'—metaphors for wasting time and telling lies. These actions are portrayed as fleeting and ultimately meaningless, as the things people say are 'gone in a day,' leading to a sense of disillusionment and abandonment ('everybody leavin'').

The chorus questions the necessity of continuing this cycle, asking why we must 'carry on, always singing the same old song.' This repetition of 'the same old song' symbolizes the monotonous and unchanging nature of societal expectations and behaviors. The song suggests that people are trapped in a loop of dishonesty and superficiality, where 'telling lies' and 'making more excuses' are commonplace. The phrase 'pullin' the wool, actin' the fool' further emphasizes the idea of self-deception and the manipulation of others.

In the final verse, the lyrics shift to a sense of yearning for change and new opportunities ('lookin' for an open door'). However, this desire is met with hesitation and fear of taking risks ('never taking chances'). The song concludes with a sense of frustration, as the search for 'new advances' seems to lead back to the same old patterns. 'Making Time' by The Creation is a poignant reflection on the cyclical nature of human behavior, highlighting the struggle to break free from societal norms and the pervasive sense of disillusionment that comes with it.