Austin is currently making words rhyme and serving his time waiting on tables (and waiting on the tables to turn.) He's singing at writer's nights and tearing up the honky-tonks, paying his dues and livin' the dream in Tennessee. To quote his grandmother and the title of one of his own songs, Austin says it's his job these days to just "Suit Up Show Up Shut Up And Get The Job Done".
Speed of Life
Austin Burke Lyrics
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Twenty two
What's your name?
Turns to I love you
A studio apartment
Saves up for a house
A first kiss under the neon
Turns to a knee on the ground
Ain't it funny how in a blink you can miss it
And it could all change, in an instant
You got it figured out, think you know where it's going
'Till you don't and you're roller coastin'
Enjoy the ride
Hold on tight
If you get lucky, it will fly right by
That's how you know that you're living right
When you're moving at the speed of life
One on the way
Becomes two under two
And the dreams you have
Ain't just about you
You hold 'em close, don't let 'em go
Until you finally have to
And they're driving away
And now it's you in the rear view
Ain't it funny how in a blink you can miss it
And it can all change, in an instant
You got it figured out, think you know where it's going
'Till you don't and you're roller coastin'
Enjoy the ride
Hold on tight
If you get lucky, it will fly right by
That's how you know that you're living right
When you're moving at the speed of life, life
Life, life
Ain't it funny how in a blink you can miss it
And it can all change, in an instant
You got it figured out, think you know where it's going
'Till you don't and you're roller coastin'
Enjoy the ride
Hold on tight
If you get lucky, it will fly right by
That's how you know that you're living right
When you're moving at the speed of life, life
Life, life
Yeah you're moving at the speed of life, life
Life life
Boy meets girl
Yeah who knew
What "What's your name?"
Could turn into
Austin Burke's song "Speed of Life" is a poignant and insightful meditation on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing every moment of life. The song tells the story of a young couple who meet and fall in love, eventually getting married and starting a family. However, as they move through life, they come to realize just how quickly time can slip away, and how important it is to embrace every moment, even the difficult ones.
The song opens with "Boy meets girl, Twenty two, What's your name?, Turns to I love you". These first lines of the song establish the central focus of the song: the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living life to the fullest. As the story unfolds, we see the couple build a life together, dreaming of a future where they can buy a house and start a family. However, as they move through life, they encounter unexpected challenges and setbacks, and they come to realize just how quickly time can slip away. The final lines of the song emphasize this point, with the repeated refrain of "Ain't it funny how in a blink you can miss it, And it can all change, in an instant".
Throughout the song, Burke uses vivid and evocative language to paint a picture of the joys and struggles of life. From the excitement of falling in love under the neon lights of a city, to the heartbreak of watching your children grow up and leave home, the song captures the full range of human experience. And through it all, Burke reminds us that life is a precious gift that we should cherish every day, and that even in the face of hardship and uncertainty, we should hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy meets girl
The singer describes a chance encounter between a boy and a girl.
Twenty two
The age of the boy or girl is twenty-two years old.
What's your name?
The boy asks the girl for her name.
Turns to I love you
The boy and girl quickly fall in love and start a relationship.
A studio apartment
The couple lives together in a small apartment.
Saves up for a house
They work hard to save money and eventually plan to buy a house.
A first kiss under the neon
The couple shares a romantic moment, kissing under the neon lights.
Turns to a knee on the ground
The boy proposes to the girl, getting down on one knee.
Ain't it funny how in a blink you can miss it
Life can change unexpectedly and quickly.
And it could all change, in an instant
Everything can change suddenly and without warning.
You got it figured out, think you know where it's going
You may feel like you have a plan and direction in life.
'Till you don't and you're roller coastin'
But sometimes things don't go as planned and you can feel like you're on a roller coaster.
Enjoy the ride
The singer encourages listeners to enjoy life's journey and experiences.
Hold on tight
It's important to hang on and persevere through life's challenges.
If you get lucky, it will fly right by
Life can sometimes pass by quickly, so take advantage of the good moments.
That's how you know that you're living right
When you enjoy life, take risks, and appreciate the moments, it means you're truly living.
When you're moving at the speed of life
Life can feel like it's passing by quickly, just like when you're moving at high speeds.
One on the way
The couple is expecting a child.
Becomes two under two
They now have two children who are both under the age of two.
And the dreams you have
The couple's dreams and aspirations are now focused on their children's future.
Ain't just about you
Their dreams aren't just for themselves, but for their children too.
You hold 'em close, don't let 'em go
The couple values their family and wants to keep them close and safe.
Until you finally have to
Eventually, children grow up and have to leave the nest.
And they're driving away
The children leave to start their own lives.
And now it's you in the rear view
The parents are left behind, watching their children drive away.
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abigailpeek9299
Just to let you know it’s a “knee on the ground” not “ me on the ground”. But this song is amazing !
@jeremykerr2790
Here from Tiktok .. this is a fantastic tune .. beautiful in its simplicity .. and the lyrics hit right in the feels
@melindapemberton999
LOVE THIS SONG
@Makethetruthyourown1990
This song is amazing, I love it
@dairystatefarmer5011
Great song Austin. This definitely deserves for spotlight!!!
@paigepicco7586
❤this song is so beautiful
@alextyson724
Here from the tok!
@RobertCWhiteLighttrust
Following from Tic Tok great song and awesome people helping people. Here how we get to repay to you!
@reesegardner1157
Love this
@roseanneking4950
Amazing song....👍👍👍