Life Is Too Short
Caliban Lyrics


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Dead end and no way back
Walls came crashing down on me
Whatever I try, whatever I do
My mind will go insane

Change is the headline and I am reborn
And all the crying, all the mourning is gone
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

[Chorus]
Life, life is too short to think all through
Life, life is too short to waste it all

So listen to your heart
And help your dreams to come true

Life is too short

Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many wishes are blown away for nothing

A new time, a new chance, I am a rising star
I am back, I will fight, I will love again
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

[Chorus]





Life is too short

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Caliban's song "Life Is Too Short" are an expression of the struggle to move on from a difficult situation, feeling stuck and trapped. The first lines depict a feeling of being at a "dead end" with "no way back", where the "walls came crashing down". All efforts to move forward seem futile, leading to the mind going "insane". However, the chorus brings a message of hope, urging listeners to not waste their lives and to listen to their hearts and pursue their dreams, as "life is too short to think all through".


The second verse continues the theme of overcoming obstacles and seizing new opportunities. The line "too many dreams kept in the dark" represents the fear of failure and the tendency to keep one's aspirations hidden. However, the lyrics also express the idea of rebirth and starting anew, becoming a "rising star" and fighting for love and success.


Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and taking control of one's future. Despite difficult circumstances, the lyrics encourage listeners to embrace change and pursue their dreams, as life is too short to waste.


Line by Line Meaning

Dead end and no way back
There is no hope or possibility of returning to the previous state of life.


Walls came crashing down on me
I felt trapped and overwhelmed by the problems I faced in life.


Whatever I try, whatever I do
Despite my efforts and actions, I couldn't find a way out of my hopeless situation.


My mind will go insane
The stress and pressure of my life situation will cause mental distress and instability.


Change is the headline and I am reborn
The focus of my life has shifted towards embracing positive changes and opportunities to start anew.


And all the crying, all the mourning is gone
The sadness and grief I previously felt have been replaced by an optimistic outlook and a new sense of hope.


I woke up with a new view of life
I experienced a profound realization or epiphany that has altered my perception of reality.


I don't know what has happened to the past
The memories and experiences of my past no longer dictate my current mindset and future potential.


Life, life is too short to think all through
Life is too brief to spend too much time over-analyzing and doubting one's decisions and actions.


Life, life is too short to waste it all
Time is short, and it's vital to make the most of every moment and opportunity that comes one's way.


So listen to your heart
It's essential to trust one's intuition and innermost desires when making life choices.


And help your dreams to come true
Actively working towards fulfilling one's ambitions and aspirations is an essential part of living a fulfilling life.


Too many dreams kept in the dark
Many people harbor dreams that they keep hidden or do not pursue, preventing them from reaching their full potential.


Too many wishes are blown away for nothing
People often make wishes or express desires but fail to take the necessary actions to make them a reality.


A new time, a new chance, I am a rising star
The present moment brings new opportunities and an opportunity to shine and succeed in life.


I am back, I will fight, I will love again
Despite past failures or setbacks, I am determined to persevere and succeed in achieving my goals, including finding love.


Life is too short
Time is limited and precious, and one must make the most of it by pursuing what matters most in life.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DOERNER, DENIS SCHMIDT, MARC GOERTZ

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Jesus Galindo

Dead end and no way back
Walls came crashing down on me
Whatever I try, whatever I do
My mind will go insane

Change is the headline and I am reborn
And all the crying, all the mourning is gone
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

Life, life is too short to think all through
Life, life is too short to waste it all

So listen to your heart
And help your dreams to come true

Life is too short

Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many wishes are blown away for nothing

A new time, a new chance, I am a rising star
I am back, I will fight, I will love again
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

Life, life is too short to think all through
Life, life is too short to waste it all

Life is too short



All comments from YouTube:

Jesus Galindo

Dead end and no way back
Walls came crashing down on me
Whatever I try, whatever I do
My mind will go insane

Change is the headline and I am reborn
And all the crying, all the mourning is gone
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

Life, life is too short to think all through
Life, life is too short to waste it all

So listen to your heart
And help your dreams to come true

Life is too short

Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many dreams kept in the dark
Too many wishes are blown away for nothing

A new time, a new chance, I am a rising star
I am back, I will fight, I will love again
I woke up with a new view of life
I don't know what has happened to the past

Life, life is too short to think all through
Life, life is too short to waste it all

Life is too short

hancu14

Fantastic song. One of the best metal songs ever.

Hunter Forsberg

The fact that this isn’t in Spotify. :(

Fallout Lupus

Ya have to buy the CD bro. Roadrunner has the rights to this album and won’t release them.

anthony Montgomery

I've been listening to this for over a decade and this song and all songs are amazing. I love this album a bit more than Gravity

Fallout Lupus

The awakening and gravity are two of my favorite albums of all time. And I would have to agree

Sam Core

So good,one of the best metalcore bands

Devbro91

This song puts me in a better mood :)

Tre Miller

Amazing song its old but still the best

Michael Ward

Awesome song, only I wish the part at 1.41 was much longer

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