"tempus fugit" meaning in English

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          "text": "Suddenly the assemblage began to sing. \"Let the flag of the kingdom, so graceful and fair, / Be raised while its citizens sing, / 'Hurrah! Tempus Fugit!' the national air, / And kneel to our glorious king!",
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