When We Die
Bowling for Soup Lyrics
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And it's too hard to think
And the broken empty bottles, a reminder in the sink
But I thought that I should tell you
If it's not too late to say
I can put back all the pieces
They just might not fit the same
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
I know it's been years now
And I don't look the same
And the hopes and dreams you had for me you thought went down the drain
And the room looks so empty where my pictures used to be
And I can't say that I blame you
But you can't blame me
There's nothing worth losing
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
Come over come over 'cause I gotta know
If I am doing this all on my own
Come over come over how can I tell you if you're not here?
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
We won't get it back when we die
Come over come over whoa-oh-oh
Come over come over whoa-oh-oh
Come over come over
I gotta know
Won't get it back when we die
I know that it's early
"When We Die" by Bowling for Soup is a song that speaks to the idea of not letting the past hold you back from making amends and moving forward. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty of facing a situation head-on and potentially having to confront past mistakes. The imagery of broken bottles in the sink serves as a reminder of past wrongs, but the singer still wants to make amends by putting the pieces back together, even if they won't fit perfectly. The chorus emphasizes how important it is to take advantage of the opportunities to make things right, because once we're gone, we can't get those chances back.
The second verse addresses the weight of the past and how it can seem like there's no going back, no fixing what's been done. The singer recognizes that they may not look or act the way their loved one may have hoped, but they can't be solely blamed either. The line "But you can't blame me" speaks to the idea of taking responsibility for one's own mistakes and not holding unrealistic expectations for others.
The bridge of the song is a plea for reconciliation. The singer wants to work things out, but can't do it alone. The repetition of "Come over come over" signals a sense of urgency and desire for connection.
Overall, "When We Die" is a call to action to make the most of the time we have, to not let past mistakes or regrets hold us back, and to prioritize healing and reconciliation when possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that it's early
I understand that it might be too soon to have a conversation like this
And it's too hard to think
It's difficult to process everything right now
And the broken empty bottles, a reminder in the sink
Evidence of our past mistakes is visible, and it's a constant reminder of our faults
But I thought that I should tell you
I feel obligated to let you know how I feel
If it's not too late to say
I hope it's not too late to fix things between us
I can put back all the pieces
I can work to mend our relationship
They just might not fit the same
Things might not be exactly how they were before, but we can still make it work
There's nothing worth losing
There's nothing more important than fixing our relationship
Especially the chance to make it right
We have the opportunity to make things better, and we shouldn't waste it
And I know that we're gonna be fine
I believe that we can get through this and come out on the other side
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
Our past mistakes will eventually become less important in comparison to our future progress
As long as we live and time passes by
As long as we continue to move forward
And we won't get it back when we die
We only have one life, and we shouldn't waste it on grudges or regret
I know it's been years now
It's been a long time since we've had a real conversation
And I don't look the same
Things have changed since we last saw each other
And the hopes and dreams you had for me you thought went down the drain
You might feel like I've disappointed you in some way
And the room looks so empty where my pictures used to be
The physical space where I used to occupy feels hollow without me there
And I can't say that I blame you
I understand why you might feel this way
But you can't blame me
I'm not the only one responsible for the state of our relationship
Come over come over 'cause I gotta know
I need your presence to properly get through this
If I am doing this all on my own
I don't want to go through this alone
How can I tell you if you're not here?
It's difficult to relay my thoughts and feelings without you being present
I gotta know
I need to know where we stand
Won't get it back when we die
We shouldn't waste time with unresolved issues
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JARET REDDICK, BUTCH WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@itsarefundy
Well, I know that it's early
And it's too hard to think
And the broken empty bottles
Are reminder in the sink
But I thought that I should tell you
If it's not to late to say
They just might not fit the same
Nothing's worth losing
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes
Are gonna fade over time
As long as we live, time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
And I don't look the same
And the hopes and dreams you had for me
And the room feels so empty
Where my pictures used to be
But you can't blame me
Cuz nothing's worth losing
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live, time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
Come over
Come over
If I am doing this all on my own
Come over
Come over
How can I show you if you're not here
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes
Are gonna fade over time
As long as we live, time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes
Are gonna fade over time
As long as we live, time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die
Come over
Come over
Wooohooohooohaaaaawwww
@idekchris6245
Seeing that Bowling For Soup is, for some part, a comedy band, and the fact that such an emotionally powerful song came from them, that just makes it even more powerful!
@WhateverWhenever888-ut6uf
I don’t see them as a comedy band! They’re a legit pop punk band and I love like every song from them, they’re so relatable
@SigfriedBigcheeseVanMemelordII
Brandon x22 'my Wena is lonely tonight, she cries when I turn out the light'. I think they're pretty much a comedy band lol
@aaronrashott3514
idekchris right on
@TheCezza79
idekchris humour can hide the deepest of emotions ..thats why I love this band ..always have and always will. They're rebellious, cheeky, and they can rock like hell 🤘🤘🤘
@alexrewerts1165
Ceri Jones exactly! Like the songs Almost and Emily. They got some funny lyrics sometimes but they’re the realest band Ik
@pettyofficerdan1807
14 years later and I still listen to this. Great song. It will always resonate with me because it came out just before my dad died. Lee Majors gives a great performance as the dad in the video.
@greendayforever2k9
These guys may be considered a "comedy band" but they can certainly write a touching song when they want to.
@palletbitch
hell yeah
@WhateverWhenever888-ut6uf
They aren’t a comedy band! I hate how people refer to BWS as a comedy band when they aren’t, they’re a legitimate punk band with so much musical talent and relatable lyrics.