Blink Of An Eye
Bonfire Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel
I´ve been missing out on life
Betting on the wrong horses
So many times, I was on the run
Moving on in circles

Now I know, it´s kinda hard to face the truth
All the days you waste in trouble
Will come on back to you

Years go by in the blink of an eye
Another truth that you can´t deny
Years go by and I don´t know why
We let ´em slip away
Years go by like a day of a fly
No chance you can´t turn back time
You say I didn´t want it that way

Looking back
Doesn´t always ease the soul
It´s never too late to say I´m sorry
Sometimes it´s hard
In the shaddow of my mind
To find a way to salvation

Now I know I gotta change this heart of mine
´Cause from the cradle to the grave
We all live on borrowed time

Years go by in the blink of an eye
Another truth that you can´t deny
Years go by and I don´t know why
We let ´em slip away
Years go by like a day of a fly
No chance you can´t turn back time
You say I didn´t want it that way

Lord I know, yes I know
I need some piece of mind




Begging please, help me please
I´m running out of time, can´t you see?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bonfire's song Blink Of An Eye are about the realization of wasting time and missing precious moments in life. The artist reflects on how many times they have been on the run, betting on the wrong things, and moving on in circles. They admit that it is hard to face the truth, and the days wasted in trouble will come back to haunt them.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that years go by in the blink of an eye, and it is a truth that cannot be denied. The artist questions why they let the years slip away and acknowledges that there is no chance to turn back time, even if they did not want it that way. Looking back does not always ease the soul, but it is never too late to say "I'm sorry."


The song also touches on the idea that we all live on borrowed time, and it is crucial to make changes before it is too late. The artist knows they need to change their heart and find a way to salvation. They plead for peace of mind and realize they are running out of time.


Overall, "Blink Of An Eye" is a heartfelt song that makes the listener stop and reflect on their own life. It serves as a reminder to cherish every moment and not let regrets pile up.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel
Occasionally, I experience the sensation


I´ve been missing out on life
I have not been fully participating in life


Betting on the wrong horses
Making bad choices in life


So many times, I was on the run
Having to constantly evade responsibility


Moving on in circles
Continuously repeating past mistakes


Now I know, it´s kinda hard to face the truth
I have become aware that admitting one's mistakes is difficult


All the days you waste in trouble
Every day spent in difficulty


Will come on back to you
Will resurface later on in life


Years go by in the blink of an eye
Time passes extremely quickly


Another truth that you can´t deny
Another fact that cannot be ignored


Years go by and I don´t know why
Time passes, and I am unsure why


We let ´em slip away
We have allowed time to pass unnoticed


Years go by like a day of a fly
The passage of time is as rapid as the flight of a fly


No chance you can´t turn back time
There is no opportunity to reverse the progress of time


You say I didn´t want it that way
You assert that this was not your intention


Looking back
Reflecting on the past


Doesn´t always ease the soul
Does not consistently alleviate emotional distress


It´s never too late to say I´m sorry
Acknowledging one's wrongdoing can be done at any time


Sometimes it´s hard
At times, it is difficult


In the shadow of my mind
In the darkest recesses of my thoughts


To find a way to salvation
To discover the path toward absolution


Now I know I gotta change this heart of mine
I have realized that I need to alter my state of mind


´Cause from the cradle to the grave
From birth until death


We all live on borrowed time
We all have a limited amount of time to live


Lord I know, yes I know
I am cognizant of this, Lord


I need some piece of mind
I require some tranquility


Begging please, help me please
Imploring for assistance


I´m running out of time, can´t you see?
I am quickly approaching the end, do you not see?




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