Live Like We're Dying
Kris Allen Lyrics
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We're hiding behind skin that's too tough
How come we don't say I love you enough
'Til it's too late, it's not too late
Our hearts are hungry for a food that won't come
And we could make a feast from these crumbs
And we're all staring down the barrel of a gun
So if your life flashed before you, what would you wish you would've done
Yeah gotta start
Looking at the hands of the time we've been given here
This is all we got then we gotta start thinkin' it
Every second counts on a clock that's tickin'
Gotta live like we're dying oh
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we're dying oh
Well if your plane fell out of the skies
Who would you call with your last goodbye
Should be so careful who we left out of our lives
So when we long for absolution, there'll be no one on the line
Yeah we gotta start lookin' at the hands of the time we've been given here
This all we got then we gotta start thinkin' it
Every second counts on a clock that's tickin'
Gotta live like we're dying oh
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we're dying
Like we're dying oh
Like we're dying
Like we're dying oh
Like we're dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we're dying oh
You never know a good thing until it's gone
You never see a crash until it's head on
Why we think we're right when we're dead wrong,
You never know a good thing 'til it's gone
Yeah we gotta start lookin' at the hands of the time we've been given here
This all we got and we gotta start thinkin' it
Every second counts on a clock that's tickin'
Gotta live like we're dying oh
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we're dying
Like we're dying oh
Like we're dying
Like we're dying oh
Like we're dying
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say,
Gotta live like we're dying oh
The lyrics to Kris Allen's "Live Like We're Dying" convey a sense of urgency, encouraging listeners to make the most out of their lives before it's too late. The song begins by acknowledging that life can be tough, and sometimes people may fall and struggle to get back up. However, they urge others not to take life for granted, stressing the importance of telling the people they love how they feel before it's too late.
The chorus serves as a call to action, telling listeners they must make the most out of every moment they have. They stress that time is precious and irreplaceable. They remind listeners that they only have a finite amount of time to accomplish what they want in life, and that they should not waste it. The lyrics specifically reference the 86,400 seconds in a day, emphasizing that this time is fleeting.
The second verse highlights the idea that we often ignore the important people in our lives until it's too late. It suggests that we must be careful not to take them for granted, and that we must take the time to show them how much we care. The song concludes with a sobering reminder that life is unpredictable, and that if we are not careful, we may not get a chance to say goodbye to the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes we fall down and can't get back up
There are moments in life where we experience a setback and feel stuck in a difficult situation
We're hiding behind skin that's too tough
We put up a defensive facade to protect ourselves from criticism or emotional pain
How come we don't say I love you enough
We often fail to express our affectionate feelings to others as much as we should
'Til it's too late, it's not too late
Even though we might think it's too late to say or do something, we can still make an effort to change the situation
Our hearts are hungry for a food that won't come
We have an intense desire or yearning for something that's unattainable or unavailable
And we could make a feast from these crumbs
We have the potential to create something meaningful and satisfying out of very little
And we're all staring down the barrel of a gun
We are all facing a serious and imminent threat or danger in life
So if your life flashed before you, what would you wish you would've done
If we were to envision our life ending before our eyes, we would regret not having lived to the fullest extent possible
Yeah gotta start
We need to begin taking action and making changes
Looking at the hands of the time we've been given here
We should focus on the limited time we have in life and make the most of it
This is all we got then we gotta start thinkin' it
Our existence and present moment is all we have and we need to contemplate how we want to utilize it
Every second counts on a clock that's tickin'
We need to be mindful of the time we're spending and not waste it on unimportant things
Gotta live like we're dying oh
We should live every moment with the same urgency and appreciation as if it were our last
We only got 86 400 seconds in a day
We have a limited amount of time each day to make a difference in our lives and others' lives
To turn it all around or to throw it all away
We have the power to make positive changes or waste our time with negative actions
Gotta tell 'em that we love 'em while we got the chance to say
We need to express our love and appreciation for others while we have the opportunity
Well if your plane fell out of the skies
If we were to face a sudden and tragic death, we would regret not having conveyed our affection to those we love
Who would you call with your last goodbye
We should be intentional about who we reach out to and prioritize our relationships with loved ones
Should be so careful who we left out of our lives
We need to be mindful of the relationships we potentially neglect and make amends or improve them
So when we long for absolution, there'll be no one on the line
If we fail to take care of our relationships with others, we may feel isolated or regretful in times of need
You never know a good thing until it's gone
Sometimes we don't realize the value or significance of someone or something until it's lost or taken away
You never see a crash until it's head on
We may not be aware of the negative consequences of our actions until it's too late to prevent them
Why we think we're right when we're dead wrong
We often hold onto our beliefs or opinions stubbornly, even when they're proven to be false
Like we're dying oh
We should live with a sense of urgency and vitality, as if every moment is precious
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN KIPNER, ANDREW FRAMPTON, O'DONOGHUE, SHEEHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shak58
You know you’re getting old when they start playing your childhood music at grocery stores
@ardi6045
yahh bro and when it start some old memories played on your mind wkkwkwkw
@tippy7831
Me: what? this song only came out like 4 years ago
Google: 2009
Me: yeah, like I said, like 4 years ago...........wait
@timoznat1490
Hahahha
@7evax
@Tippy you can see the 11 years under the title lmao
@tippy7831
@FruityCowboy I'm so bad at my sense of time! 2009 does not feel like 11 years ago AT ALL. :')
@swiftkarma4436
This song got me through some of the most challenging times in my life. I can't listen without crying tears of joy. I was actually dying but I made it.
@juantrendzph7858
I was 14 when i bump into this song, currently i'm 23 and i still remember how this song changed my perspective in life, i became optimistic.
@caitlynsharpe8172
Stg!!
@shadow6264
Absolutely!!!!