Whisper In Time

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Written by:	Greg Graffin
Released in:	2000
BPM:	131

Lyrics

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All those stories that my dad told me,
They are just a whisper in time.
All those things that never came to be,
They are just a whisper in time.

A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Things that I can't shake from my mind.
A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Moments that just flicker and die.

All those places I wanted to go,
They are just a whisper in time.
All those friends who now I do not know,
They are just a whisper in time.

A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Moments that I can't shake from my mind.
A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Memories that flicker and die.

Maps and roads that brought me here today,
They are just a whisper in time.
Circumstances that were explained away,
They are just a whisper in time.

A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Things that I can't shake from my mind.
A whisper in time, a whisper in time,
Moments that just flicker and die.

'Cuz we are messengers of memory
Just whispers in time.

Versions

Version	Length	Release	Catalog ID	Country	Format	Year
Album version
	2:32	The New America		United States	12"	2022
	2:32	The New America		Russia	MC	2019
	2:32	The New America		United States	12"	2018
	2:32	The New America		Europe	12"	2018
	2:32	The New America		United States	12"	2018
	2:32	The New America		Europe	12"	2013
	2:32	The New America	6998-1	Europe	12"	2013
	2:32	The New America		Europe	12"	2013
	2:32	The New America	6998-1	United States	12"	2010
	2:32	The New America	6998-2	Europe	CD	2008
	2:32	The New America		Europe	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		United States	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		Poland	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		Canada	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	QDCA 93300	Japan	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	83303-4	United States	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America	n/a	Thailand	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		Turkey	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		Germany	12"	2000
	2:32	The New America	83303-1	United States	12"	2000
	2:32	The New America	83303-2	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	No catalog ID	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	A2 83303	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Europe	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	DRA 498124 2	Germany	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	ESCA 8152	Japan	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	ESCA 8152	Japan	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	DRA 498124 5	Europe	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Australia	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	DRA 498124 2	Europe	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	83303-2	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Germany	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	DRA 498124 7 \| 498124 7000	Germany	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	n/a	Bulgaria	MC	2000
	2:32	The New America		Brazil	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	2A-83303	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	n/a	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	2-498124	Argentina	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	ZK07115	Russia	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Canada	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Europe	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Ukraine	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America		Russia	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	n/a	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	PRCDA2-83303	United States	CD	2000
	2:32	The New America	83303-2	United States	CD	2000
*Not specified*
		4 Tracks Taken From Promise Land		Germany	CD	2000
	2:32	I Love My Computer	SAMPCS 9047	Germany	CD	2000

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Song interpretations (4)

Adam Guest Location: Global Citizen	Quote This song is about how the people, and events of your life shape who you are, even if you can't remember them. "Maps and roads that brought me here today, they are just a whisper in time" Mabye the things we don't remember are the things that contribute most to making us who we are. As strange as that may seem. It also may be about how the things we wished to do, or accomplish, years ago are no longer as meaningful as they once were to us. Or mabye they are forgotten all together. 12/09/2004 at 02:47 This song is about how the people, and events of your life shape who you are, even if you can't remember them. "Maps and roads that brought me here today, they are just a whisper in time" Mabye the things we don't remember are the things that contribute most to making us who we are. As strange as that may seem. It also may be about how the things we wished to do, or accomplish, years ago are no longer as meaningful as they once were to us. Or mabye they are forgotten all together.
Hampster Wheel Guest Location: Global Citizen	Quote Well, the way I see this song is like the quote from a movie... which I don't really remember what it is. 'The past has passed, the future is now' Notice that other than the lines 'they are just a whisper in time' are all in past tense, except the last one. That means that all he is saying is things that have happened in the past, and we don't need to worry about them! 07/17/2004 at 11:59 Well, the way I see this song is like the quote from a movie... which I don't really remember what it is. 'The past has passed, the future is now' Notice that other than the lines 'they are just a whisper in time' are all in past tense, except the last one. That means that all he is saying is things that have happened in the past, and we don't need to worry about them!
Amish Rake Figher Guest Location: Global Citizen	Quote Nothing lasts forever. 07/17/2004 at 11:59 Nothing lasts forever.
Anna Guest Location: Global Citizen	Quote This song is about reflecting on your past experiences, what you've learned, the people you've known and also, regret. We are such a small entity when compared to the rest of the world, but as individuals we are able to make great changes in the way other people lead their lives. Wherever you are now in your life is because of what someone else may have told you, or done to you, good or bad. It reminds me of a personal experience with having to leave my long- time friends behind, because they had changed into self- righteous bastards who thought that they knew it all, and I could not stand being around them any longer. They led me to where I am now, and I am much happier. When you do take the time to think about your life, you will realize how quickly and silently it has gone by. Kind of like a whisper, that you couldn't hear. 07/17/2004 at 11:59 This song is about reflecting on your past experiences, what you've learned, the people you've known and also, regret. We are such a small entity when compared to the rest of the world, but as individuals we are able to make great changes in the way other people lead their lives. Wherever you are now in your life is because of what someone else may have told you, or done to you, good or bad. It reminds me of a personal experience with having to leave my long- time friends behind, because they had changed into self- righteous bastards who thought that they knew it all, and I could not stand being around them any longer. They led me to where I am now, and I am much happier. When you do take the time to think about your life, you will realize how quickly and silently it has gone by. Kind of like a whisper, that you couldn't hear.