Sotto James confronts the fear of losing someone close to him on ‘Are We Running Out Of Time?’, a single released on 9 October 2026. Written with his father in mind, the song explores the passage of time, the complexity of family relationships and the realisation that even the people we have always relied on will not be around forever.
Rather than centring on a particular loss, James captures the unease of recognising that time with the people we love is limited. Through the simple image of a father and son travelling together, watching trees pass by, he reflects on how ordinary moments can take on new meaning when we begin to understand how precious they are.
Musically, the track unfolds from a restrained opening into a spacious, full band crescendo. Its steady, mid tempo pulse is punctuated by sudden shifts in intensity, with moments of quiet giving way to powerful instrumental passages. The arrangement mirrors the song’s central tension, moving between the desire to remain present and the fear of what lies ahead.
The lyrics also explore the connection between father and son, particularly the experience of recognising ourselves in those who came before us. This adds another dimension to the song, turning a reflection on the fear of loss into a consideration of identity, family and the relationships that shape who we become.
As the music builds towards its cathartic conclusion before gradually receding, the central question remains unanswered. James offers no easy reassurance that time can be stopped or uncertainty overcome. Instead, ‘Are We Running Out Of Time?’ finds its meaning in the decision to be present, value the people around us and make the most of the time we share.
It’s a reminder that while we cannot control how much time we have with someone, we can choose how we spend it.
