Discover the story of the song > The Nelson Highrise Sector One The Elevator – Alphaville

The lyrics talk about how time keeps moving forward and we can't stop it. It mentions that people's hearts are beating because there is not enough time. The protagonist mentions a number that he needs to dial and talks about stories and faces that he sees in the elevator. He also talks about empty places. The lyrics mention an elevator and a generator, and how time flies by and love says goodbye. The protagonist mentions that time can hurt, but it's not a crime. Someone is always bleeding, and there is too much tension in just a second. The protagonist repeats that he needs it.