It encourages listeners to "keep your head" and choose the right path despite a world full of "passion, pleasure and pain" . Legacy and Visual Impact C-Block - Time Is Tickin Away (original HD Video)
The music video was directed by Patrick Kiely . c_block_time_is_tickin_away_original_hd_video
The song is categorized as , delivering a positive, cautionary message about the brevity of life and the consequences of one's choices. It encourages listeners to "keep your head" and
Released in 1997, "Time Is Tickin' Away" is the third single from C-Block’s debut album, General Population . Produced by Franky Miller, Ulrich Buchmann, and Jörg Wagner D.J. , the track became a defining anthem of the 90s Euro-rap and conscious hip-hop era. Production and Creative Team Released in 1997, "Time Is Tickin' Away" is
The song was produced, arranged, and mixed by the trio of Franky Miller, Ulrich Buchmann, and Jörg Wagner D.J. .
The track features the original C-Block lineup consisting of Red Dogg (George Anthony Joseph), Mr. P (James White), and vocalist Misty (Theresa Baltimore). Lyrical Themes and Message
The verses, particularly from Mr. P , touch on personal struggles including self-esteem, poverty, and the impact of violence, with lyrics mentioning being "broke," facing "judgement day," and reflecting on "homies in the pen doing time" .