In early 2014 the band announced that they had signed with Razor & Tie. On April 22, 2014, Augustana released the album, Life Imitating Life. On September 2, 2015, Augustana release three new tracks ("Climb", "Must Be Love" and "You Can Have Mine").
In 2016, they began touring as an opener for the Dixie Chicks on their DCX MMXVI World Tour. On August 3, 2016, Augustana's social media sites changed their named to Dan Layus, the name of the sole remaining founding member and lead singer/songwriter. Dan Layus released the album, "Dangerous Things," on October 21, 2016.
The band members are:
Dan Layus (lead vocals, piano, guitar)
Jared Palomar (bass, keyboards, vocals)
Chris Sachtleben (lead guitar, mandolin)
Justin South (drums)
John Vincent (keyboards, vocals)
Former band members include:
Simeon Lohrmann (bass, vocals)
Josiah Rosen (lead guitar, vocals)
Kyle Baker (drums)
Josh Calhoun (drums)
David Lamoureux (keyboards, vocals)
Borrowed Time
Augustana Lyrics
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Just like a sinner in the sun
Like the sky above her, she's a hard lover
But she don't know which way to run
We're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
We're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
If I took too much for granted
The dark must come before the light
Like the years that follow
They leave me hollow
God knows I need you by my side
We're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
We're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
I know my days with you are numbered
But when the dust around has cleared
You'll discover I'm a hard lover
And you got nothing left to fear
'Cause we're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
We're only here
We're only here
We're only here on borrowed time
The lyrics to Augustana's song Borrowed Time seem to be about the fragility of life and love. The first verse paints a picture of someone who is seeking forgiveness but doesn't know which way to go. This is followed by the chorus which repeats the line, "We're only here on borrowed time" emphasizing how fleeting our time on earth is. The second verse suggests that the singer may have taken his partner for granted in the past but now realizes the importance of having her by his side. The chorus repeats again, underscoring the idea that life is temporary.
The final verse begins with the acknowledgement that their time together is numbered, but the singer promises to be a "hard lover" and offers assurance that there is nothing left to fear. The song seems to be a reminder not to take our time for granted and to appreciate the ones we love while we can. The use of the term "borrowed time" emphasizes the idea that time is precious and not guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in the doorway of forgiveness
Being in a state where one is willing to forgive others and oneself
Just like a sinner in the sun
Similar to a guilty person being exposed and judged publicly
Like the sky above her, she's a hard lover
Just like the sky that's constant and immutable, she's fiercely and resolutely in love
But she don't know which way to run
But she's unsure of how to approach this relationship
We're only here on borrowed time
Our time on Earth is fleeting and limited
If I took too much for granted
If I underestimated or didn't appreciate what I had
The dark must come before the light
Hardship and difficulty must precede happiness and success
Like the years that follow
Similar to the time after a particular event or period of life
They leave me hollow
That time leaves one feeling empty or unfulfilled
God knows I need you by my side
I rely on your companionship, support, and love
I know my days with you are numbered
I'm aware that my time with you is limited and will eventually come to an end
But when the dust around has cleared
But when life's trials and tribulations have passed
You'll discover I'm a hard lover
You'll find that I'm a committed and passionate partner
And you got nothing left to fear
And you won't have any worries or anxieties
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Layus, Jeffrey Trott
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