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A Perfect Circle - Hourglass Lyrics

When society's pillars crumble, what remains? A Perfect Circle's song captures the dread and inevitability of our societal structures breaking down. With lines like "Red flag red, all the sentinels are dead," the band underscores the destruction of guardians… Read more

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Hourglass Lyrics

Red flag red, all the sentinels are dead
The Tokyo kitty, swallow, rose, and canary
Tick tick tick, do you recognize the sounds as the grains count down?
Trickle down right in front of you

A little tickle, tickle, tickle, all your neck hairs prickle
As they barbecue the sentinels, and eat them right in front of you
Hourglass smashed, a million little pieces
The countdown, carry on, five, four, three, two

Aristocrat breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to
Aristocrat breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to
No hope left in the hourglass

Red flag red, all the sentinels are dead
The Tokyo kitty, swallow, rose, and canary
Tick tick tick, do you recognize the sounds as the grains count down?
Trickle down right in front of you

Tickle tickle tickle, all your neck hairs prickle
As they barbecue the sentinels and eat them right in front of you
Hourglass smashed, a million little pieces
The countdown, carry on, five, four, three, two

Aristocrat breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to
Aristocrat breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to

Breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to
Aristocrat breaks down to
Timocrat breaks down to
Oligarch breaks down to
Republocrat breaks down to

No hope left in the hourglass

A ten-niner-eight
A ten-niner-eight
A ten-niner-eight
Eight, seven, six
Five, four, three, two

A ten-niner-eight
Eight, seven, six
Five, four, three

Writer(s): Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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What is the Meaning of Hourglass?

When society's pillars crumble, what remains? A Perfect Circle's song captures the dread and inevitability of our societal structures breaking down. With lines like "Red flag red, all the sentinels are dead," the band underscores the destruction of guardians and the ensuing chaos. The repeated countdowns and the imagery of an hourglass shattering symbolize the relentless march of time leading to an endgame. Each political system—Aristocrat, Timocrat, Oligarch, Republocrat—eventually collapses, leaving nothing but hopelessness. It's a chilling commentary on the cycle of power and the fragility of human constructs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Hourglass' by A Perfect Circle?

    The lyrics for 'Hourglass' were written by Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel, the founding members of A Perfect Circle. Both have been pivotal in shaping the band's sound and thematic content across their discography.

  2. What album features the song 'Hourglass' by A Perfect Circle?

    'Hourglass' is featured on A Perfect Circle's fourth studio album titled 'Eat the Elephant.' This album was released on April 20, 2018, marking the band's first album release in fourteen years since their 2004 album 'Emotive.'

  3. How does 'Hourglass' differ musically from other songs by A Perfect Circle?

    'Hourglass' showcases a more electronic-driven sound compared to many of A Perfect Circle's earlier works. The song features prominent synthesizer parts and a robotic-sounding backing vocal, which aligns with the overall more mellow and piano-driven direction of the 'Eat the Elephant' album.

  4. What inspired the unique sound of 'Hourglass' on A Perfect Circle's album?

    'Hourglass' reflects influences from electronic music and integrates these elements with rock, as seen in its prominent drum and synthesizer parts. During production, Billy Howerdel was influenced by bands like Depeche Mode, aiming to create a track that blended traditional rock structures with modern electronic textures.

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