Borrowed Time
Cade Hoppe Lyrics

(What?)
Confused about the situation

(Look at me)
Seeking attention and validation

(Huh?)
Expressing surprise or disbelief

(You're so cute)
Complimenting the other person

(Me?)
Surprised and unsure of self-worth

We've seen better days
Acknowledging that things used to be better

We used to talk, then we'd laugh and kiss and touch
Recalling the intimacy and connection in the past

Now we're just sitting here in silence
Not communicating or engaging anymore

I thought we'd never age
Believing that the relationship would always be youthful and vibrant

We're feeling old, but acting young by running from
Feeling the weight of time passing, but avoiding the necessary conversations

A conversation costing four cents
Recognizing the value and importance of open communication

We should just pay
Realizing that avoiding the conversation will only lead to more pain

We know pain gets more intensive and expensive
Understanding that avoiding pain only makes it worse in the long run

For the longer that we feel it
The more prolonged the pain becomes

Love's a pay to play
Love requires effort and investment

And we're all debtors, stupid betters, then forgetters
We are all incurring emotional debts, making foolish choices, and eventually forgetting the value of love

Someone tell me how it's worth it
Seeking validation and reassurance about the value of the relationship

In the beginnin' we were winnin'
At the start of the relationship, everything was going well

Now it's slippin', something's missin'
Feeling the relationship slipping away, sensing that something important is lacking

And it's gettin' us low
This situation is causing emotional distress

We both
Both partners in the relationship

Had tunnel vision, now we're spinnin'
Had single-minded focus, but now feeling disoriented and lost

Hearts are splittin', timid kissin'
Emotionally drifting apart, experiencing hesitant and cautious physical affection

We're admittin' it slow
Slowly accepting and acknowledging the problems in the relationship

We're on borrowed time
Realizing that the relationship is running out of time and may not last

Destruction underway
Recognizing that the relationship is heading towards destruction

And once it's startin', never stoppin', lose the option
Once the destruction begins, it becomes unstoppable and there is no turning back

To try talkin' without feeling the doubt
Losing the ability to have open conversations without doubting each other

We'll go our separate ways
Anticipating the end of the relationship and going separate paths

Just in our heads we'll share a bed 'til something's said
Continuing to sleep together, but mentally disconnected until important things are expressed

Can someone tell me how it's worth it?
Seeking outside perspective on the value and purpose of holding onto the relationship

Time to wake up, what you gonna say love?
Time to face reality and have an honest conversation about the state of the relationship

Asking you 'cause that's my curse
Feeling doomed to always be the one initiating difficult conversations

I'm begging you to say it first
Desperately wanting the other person to take responsibility and initiate the necessary conversation

We're both breaking, what's the point of waiting?
Both feeling emotionally shattered, questioning why they should continue to delay the inevitable

Anxious, scared, and filled with sorrow
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear, and sadness

Why do we still buy more borrowed
Questioning why they continue investing in a relationship that feels temporary and uncertain

I need someone, I need someone
Craving emotional support and understanding from someone

To tell me how it's worth it
Longing for reassurance and validation about the worth of the relationship

We're on borrowed time
Recognizing that the relationship's time is limited

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Acknowledging the limited time remaining for the relationship

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Realizing that the time they have together is not guaranteed or infinite

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Being aware that their time together is limited and may come to an end

In the beginnin' we were winnin'
At the start of the relationship, they had success and happiness

Now it's slippin', something's missin'
The relationship is deteriorating and something important is lacking

And it's gettin' us low
The state of the relationship is causing emotional distress

We both
Both partners in the relationship

Had tunnel vision, now we're spinnin'
They were once focused solely on each other, but now they feel disoriented and lost

Hearts are splittin', timid kissin'
Their hearts are drifting apart, and their physical affections have become hesitant and tentative

We're admittin' it slow
Acknowledging the problems in the relationship but taking their time to fully accept it

We're on borrowed time
Understanding that their time together is limited and uncertain

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Acknowledging the limited time left in the relationship

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Recognizing that their time together is not guaranteed

Time to wake up, what you gonna say love?
Realizing it's time to face reality and having a conversation about their true feelings

Asking you 'cause that's my curse
Feeling cursed to always be the one who has to initiate difficult conversations

I'm begging you to say it first
Desperately wanting the other person to take the lead and express themselves

We're both breaking, what's the point of faking?
Both feeling emotionally shattered, questioning the purpose of pretending anymore

I need someone, I need someone
Craving emotional support and understanding from someone

To tell me how it's worth it
Longing for someone to provide reassurance and validation about the value of the relationship

In the beginnin' we were winnin'
At the start, they were successful and happy in the relationship

Now it's slippin', something's missin'
The relationship is deteriorating, and they feel like something important is missing

And it's gettin' us low
The state of the relationship is causing them to feel down and unhappy

We both
Both partners in the relationship

Had tunnel vision, now we're spinnin'
They were once focused only on each other, but now they feel dizzy and lost

Hearts are splittin', timid kissin'
Their hearts are drifting apart, and their kisses have become hesitant and uncertain

We're admittin' it slow
Slowly coming to terms with the problems in the relationship

We're on borrowed time
Being aware that the time they have left in the relationship is limited

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Acknowledging the limited time remaining in the relationship

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

Ooh-ooh-ooh ooh-ooh
Vocalization of emotional struggle

We're on borrowed time
Realizing that the time they have together is not guaranteed or indefinite