Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: minimal-techno
Song Meaning of “Equation of Time” by Acid Pauli
“Equation of Time” is a deep and introspective track from Acid Pauli’s album Mst, released in 2017. The track opens with a melancholic and haunting string section that sets the tone for the track. The lyrics to the song seem to be about the various changes in one’s life throughout time and how they can be both a source of joy and sorrow. The song explores the idea of how time allows for moments of joy and sorrow, and its ability to both make and break relationships.
The chorus is a plea to move away from the concept of time, and to live in the present moment. The narrator is wanting to free themselves from the equation of time and instead live in the here and now. The bridge emphasizes this idea, with the narrator realizing that there is more joy beyond the equation of time: “you said I’m never done, I won’t play your game, and you said I can find freedom.” The narrator ultimately decides to embrace the present moment and let go of the power of time.
The instrumentation of the track serves to further emphasize the themes of the song. The soft and mellow strings at the beginning of the track represent the melancholic nature of time and its ability to make one feel sorrowful, while the upbeat strings that come in representing the joy and freedom that can be found in the present moment.