Livin' On Borrowed Time
Puddle Of Mudd Lyrics
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Living on borrowed time so I'll die tomorrow (Die)
Yeah living in yellow skin so I shed and borrow (shed and borrow)
[Chorus]
Okay, okay okay I fuckin' get it
Okay, okay, okay I'm gonna kill it
No way, no way, no way you're gonna stop me
[Verse 2]
Waiting on a revolution that I can follow (I can follow) Yeah
Feeding on an open wound kills the pain but I like it (yeah I like it)
I'm looking for a new solution that I can swallow (I can swallow)
Yeah living on borrowed time
I'll die tomorrow, who cares if you die?!
[Chorus]
Okay, okay okay I fuckin' get it
Okay, okay, okay I'm gonna kill it
No way, no way, no way you're gonna stop me
Okay, okay, okay
[Bridge]
Get out of my face, out of my face with that shit!
(I'm getting sick of it!)
It gets you no where
Your life becomes a hit to a hit
(I'm getting sick of it!)
Get out of my face, out of my face with that shit!
It's getting deep
You're gonna die tomorrow
[Chorus]
Okay, okay okay I fuckin' get it
Okay, okay, okay I'm gonna kill it
No way, no way, no way you're gonna stop me
Okay, okay, okay
[Outro]
Who cares if you die?
You're gonna die tomorrow
Who cares if you die?
You're gonna die tomorrow?
Who cares if you die tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow?
The song "Livin' on Borrowed Time" by Puddle of Mudd is a powerful and introspective look at the bleakness of human existence. The lyrics describe the frustration and futility of living a life that feels like it is constantly running out of time. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer stating that they are "living on borrowed time" and will "die tomorrow." The feeling of impermanence is reinforced by the next line, which describes the singer's skin as "yellow" and constantly shedding and borrowing. The use of the color yellow is interesting, as it can symbolize cowardice or illness, both of which relate to the themes of the song.
The chorus is a defiant cry to the world, asserting that the singer is going to "kill it" and that nothing will stop them. The repetition of the word "okay" adds to the feeling of frustration and anger, as if the singer is daring the world to stop them. The second verse continues the theme of searching for a solution to their problems, but also includes a darker element with the line "feeding on an open wound kills the pain but I like it." This line suggests that the singer may be engaged in some self-destructive behavior as a way of coping with the difficulties of life.
The bridge of the song adds a note of aggression, with the singer telling someone to get out of their face with their "shit." This could be interpreted as the frustration of someone who is constantly being told to look on the bright side or that everything will be okay. The song ends with a haunting repetition of the line "you're gonna die tomorrow," hammering home the idea that life is fleeting and temporary.
Line by Line Meaning
Living on borrowed time so I'll die tomorrow (Die)
My time is running out, I'm living on borrowed time and I know I'll die soon.
Yeah living in yellow skin so I shed and borrow (shed and borrow)
I'm going through life putting on and taking off different personas, living inauthentically.
Okay, okay okay I fuckin' get it
I understand what you're saying, stop pushing it on me.
Okay, okay, okay I'm gonna kill it
I'm going to crush this situation, I won't let it defeat me.
No way, no way, no way you're gonna stop me
I'm determined to succeed and won't let anyone get in my way.
Waiting on a revolution that I can follow (I can follow) Yeah
I'm looking for a cause or movement to join, hoping it will give me direction and purpose.
Feeding on an open wound kills the pain but I like it (yeah I like it)
I'm engaging in self-destructive behavior to numb my emotional pain, but I'm also somehow enjoying it.
I'm looking for a new solution that I can swallow (I can swallow)
I'm searching for a quick fix or answer to my problems, even if it's not the best solution.
Get out of my face, out of my face with that shit! (I'm getting sick of it!)
I'm tired of people telling me what to do and how to live my life.
It gets you no where, Your life becomes a hit to a hit (I'm getting sick of it!)
Following others blindly won't lead to anything fulfilling, it will just result in a repetitive, meaningless existence.
Who cares if you die? You're gonna die tomorrow
I'm so fed up with life that I don't even care about my own impending death.
Who cares if you die tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow?
I'm questioning the significance of my own life, wondering if anyone will even remember me after I'm gone.
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Haley
Love Puddle Of Mudd , they are still my favorite
Nobody
can you belive i heard this one for the first time last year and i'm a fan of POM for years...
We miss a lot of great songs here in the Euro countries....
Sahaj Gameplays
Best song in that album
Nigel Walters
Every damn day of the year!!!🤘
augusts1
Kickass song!
Scout 805
I fuckin get it! Sounds like Wes got his groove back!
Vondre Bridges
They fuckin rock 🤘
Brendan Anders
Better than about a girl
dancier
What band out rocks POM today. I'll tell u "none" Hands down no competition .
Michael Bohm
This is true. But it will be a band called Bystander in roughly 2 years.