The music video was directed by Patrick Kiely .
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 song is categorized as , delivering a positive, cautionary message about the brevity of life and the consequences of one's choices. c_block_time_is_tickin_away_original_hd_video
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" .
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
The central refrain, "Time is tickin' away / You've gotta live your life / Day by day," emphasizes that life is too short to waste on negativity.
The song was produced, arranged, and mixed by the trio of Franky Miller, Ulrich Buchmann, and Jörg Wagner D.J. . Lyrical Themes and Message The song is categorized
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