Life's Too Short
Charlie Major Lyrics
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Across the street from the hardware store.
Its a full moon night, shining like a big spot light.
She smiles and says I guess this is goodbye.
Says come on honey we still got time.
The nights so long and I don't wanna spend it alone.
We can sit here and talk, We can go for a walk.
If anybody Asked, I'll says it my fault.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Life's to short the nights too long.
I don't care if its right or wrong.
Come the mornin' it might all be gone.
Life's to short the nights too long.
She smiles at him as the wind starts to blow.
She's old enough, old enough to know.
What can happen in the dark, between a couple of hearts.
He Says I guess you're right its getting kinda late.
He turns to walk away, she says No way!
The nights so long and I don't wanna spend it alone.
Standing outside of dance hall door.
She said I've never taken anyone home before.
He just smiled and said well come on.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Life's to short the nights too long.
I don't care if its right or wrong.
Come the mornin' it might all be gone.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Standing outside of dance hall door.
She said I've never taken anyone home before.
He just smiled and said well come on.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Life's to short the nights too long.
I don't care if its right or wrong.
Come the mornin' it might all be gone.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Life's to short the nights too long.
Life's to short the nights too long.
The song "Life's Too Short" by Charlie Major is about two people who are standing outside a dance hall. They have just met and are having a conversation that may lead to something more significant. The singer admits that he doesn't want to spend the night alone and suggests that they can either sit and talk, go for a walk or drive around town until dawn. He also acknowledges that he doesn't care if it's right or wrong, and by morning everything might be gone.
The song is about two strangers who meet and decide to enjoy each other's company for the night. They know that it's not permanent, and whatever happens will just be a fleeting memory. The song's lyrics highlight an essential message that life is too short to be alone. The singer wants to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself, and the song urges people to take risks and live in the moment.
Overall, the song emphasizes that life is short, and we should make the most of every moment. We should avoid spending the nights alone and take chances to make meaningful connections and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Just outside of the dance hall door
The story begins outside of the dance hall.
Across the street from the hardware store.
The location is set across a hardware store.
Its a full moon night, shining like a big spot light.
The moon is shining brightly like a spotlight.
She smiles and says I guess this is goodbye.
She seems to be bidding farewell.
Says come on honey we still got time.
She still wants to spend time with him.
The nights so long and I don't wanna spend it alone.
She doesn't want to be alone on this long night.
We can sit here and talk, We can go for a walk.
They can just spend time together talking or walking.
If anybody Asked, I'll says it my fault.
She's willing to take the blame for what happens.
Driving around town till the break of dawn.
They spend the night driving around town until the sun rises.
Life's to short the nights too long.
The song's message is that life is short, and the night feels long.
I don't care if its right or wrong.
They don't care if their actions are good or bad.
Come the mornin' it might all be gone.
They realize that their time together might be short-lived.
She smiles at him as the wind starts to blow.
She still seems to be enjoying his company.
She's old enough, old enough to know.
She's mature enough to understand the consequences of her actions.
What can happen in the dark, between a couple of hearts.
They both understand the intimacy that can occur between them.
He Says I guess you're right its getting kinda late.
He's starting to feel the pressure of time.
He turns to walk away, she says No way!
She still wants him to stay with her.
Standing outside of dance hall door.
The story ends back where it started, outside the dance hall.
She said I've never taken anyone home before.
She's revealing her inexperience in this situation.
He just smiled and said well come on.
He's still keen to spend time with her.
Writer(s): Don Schlitz, Michael Bonagura, Kathie Baillie
Contributed by Eli Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tonniahaywahe9894
charlie major preformed at my wedding was so awesome
@joegibert8281
all Charlies music is the best especially with a cold beer 😉
@amandamcuster6867
Joe Gibert having a beer while listening to charlie👍👍
@michel3265
You’re right about that...After work, I’ll be grabbing a sixer
@thomascheeseman920
Love listening to his music, great singer!!
@patriciahisko121
Love you Charlie, life's to long without you. GREAT. Coming from the Ottawa Valley i don't know how i missed you all these years. xx
@napew1986muskeg
Lifes to short! Whoo hoo! Charlie 🎶🎶 you are the best!
@awesomechief4701
I luv this song I lost my baby brother Jr on May 3rd this song gives me hope Nd inspires me to try hard.If it wasn't 4 my grandson Marquez idk where I would be music soothes me.
@evelynhenri6982
oh yeay CHARLIE ..glad i found you again ..wowbeen to long
@vernalangan5925
Love this song Life is so short Awesome lyrics