Heaven
3 Doors Down Lyrics


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I'm walkin' a wire, feels like a thousand ways I could fall
To want is to buy, but to live is to die and you can't take it all
When everything is said and done I won't have one thing left
What happened to everything I've ever known?

All they gave me was this ticket to heaven
But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make
Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything
I'm running from everything, I'm afraid it's a little too late

Soft voices lie and innocence dies, now ain't that a shame?
Then all of your dreams and all your money, they don't mean a thing
When everything is said and done you won't have one thing left
What happened to everything I've ever known?

All they gave me was this ticket to heaven
But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make
Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything
I'm running from everything, I'm afraid it's a little too late

It's a little too late

All they gave me was this ticket to heaven
But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make
Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything
I'm running from everything, I'm afraid it's a little too late

All they gave me was this ticket to heaven
But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make
Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything
I'm running from everything, I'm afraid it's a little too late





It's a little too late

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 3 Doors Down's "Ticket to Heaven" describe a feeling of desperation and fear, as the singer contemplates the meaning of life and what happens when everything is said and done. He feels like he's walking a wire, and there are many ways he could fall. He realizes that wanting things doesn't lead to happiness, and that living is ultimately about dying and letting go of attachment to material possessions.


The singer feels like his life is slipping away and wonders what has happened to everything he's ever known. The ticket to heaven that he's been given seems to be a hollow promise, as it requires him to lie in the bed that he's made. He feels restless and is running from everything, but he knows that it might be too late to change anything.


The song explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the search for fulfillment. It suggests that material possessions and aspirations are ultimately futile, and that true happiness comes from living in the moment and accepting one's place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm walkin' a wire, feels like a thousand ways I could fall
I'm taking risks and it feels like there are many possible paths to failure.


To want is to buy, but to live is to die and you can't take it all
Buying all that you want leads to death, and you can't take it with you when you die.


When everything is said and done I won't have one thing left
Once my life is over, I will have nothing left to show for it.


What happened to everything I've ever known?
Where did everything that I have ever known go?


All they gave me was this ticket to heaven
All I was given was a promise of eternal happiness.


But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make
But that promise comes with a condition of taking responsibility for my actions.


Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything
Now I'm anxious and I'm trying to escape from all of my problems.


I'm afraid it's a little too late
I fear that there is no more time left to make amends or fix my situation.


Soft voices lie and innocence dies, now ain't that a shame?
Deceptive whispers deceive and purity is lost, isn't that a tragedy?


Then all of your dreams and all your money, they don't mean a thing
In the end, my ambitions and my wealth will be meaningless.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL

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mark thompson

this song is a kicker to the heart..if you have loved and lost.....but that why 3 doors down songs...some times feel so deep..they have taken me through a divorce and new love..with there music..they are one of the best bands iv heard in the last 40 years.

Brandi Cook-Bush

I've also been listening to your music as well, I would like to say Thankyou for all of the songs you've written, sand and recorded together. Thankyou, all of you for existing.

Alex Perez

One of the best albums they have ever made.

Beholder

Simplesmente espetacular!

tra12067

Amazing song by a great band....have seen them twice and look forward to seeing them again!!!

Nicolas Rodriguez

3 doors down will always be one of my favorite bands you rock

moxplow

One of the best or the BEST album they have ever made! love it!

David Dos Santos

Eu amo 3 doors down
Eu qria muito q o vocalista me desse um oi.....parece absurdo mas eu amo ele

Malloy West

3 Doors Down just broke out yet again with an awesome album!! My favorite group of all time!!! Enjoy!

Karen Mcteer

This band is so good live

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