"Out of Time" by is a soulful, city-pop-inspired track from his 2022 album Dawn FM . Sampling the 1983 Japanese hit "Midnight Pretenders" by Tomoko Aran, the song explores themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the realization that personal growth sometimes comes too late to save a relationship. Key Lyric Breakdown
It’s a confession. He’s finally ready to be the person she needed, but the clock has run out. Notable Music Video Moment The Weeknd - OUT OF TIME (Lyrics)
The ultimate realization of loss—seeing a former partner move on to someone who provides the stability he couldn't. Theme & Vibes Genre: Synth-pop, R&B, City Pop. Mood: Nostalgic, apologetic, and cinematic. "Out of Time" by is a soulful, city-pop-inspired
A bittersweet acknowledgment of closure, framed through the album’s "purgatory" radio station concept. He’s finally ready to be the person she
The video features a cameo by (the voice of the radio host) and actress HoYeon Jung , ending with a surreal, horrific twist that transitions the "smooth" vibe of the track back into the eerie lore of Dawn FM .
Abel touches on the emotional baggage that made him emotionally unavailable or paranoid in previous relationships.