Los Angeles, CA
AJ Cavalier, brutal vocals
Pat Lachman, lead guitar
Rich Gonzales, bass
Shane Gaalaas, drums
http://www.myspace.com/dieselmachinex
Borrowed Time
Diesel Machine Lyrics
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For you I'll make an exception
You will be the example
Forever change your perception
It seems you've made this a habit
And now it's time for me to break
I've got what you've been asking for
And now it's time for you to take
You will run and I will find
Now you live on borrowed time....
To make amends and be forgiven
Means more than you'll ever know
Your words have come back to haunt you
Tolerance fades as anger grows
Just remember when you're scared
And you've got nowhere left to go
Mercy is something unknown
To one who smiles when breaking bones - YOUR BONES
You will run and I will find
Now you live on borrowed time....
Lies + Anger + Hate = pain
You will run and I will find
Now you live on borrowed time....
The Diesel Machine's song "Borrowed Time" is a hard-hitting track that deals with themes of violence, revenge, and forgiveness. The first verse seems to address someone who has a tendency to resort to violence to solve problems. The singer is willing to make an exception for this person, and sees themselves as the exception. The singer is determined to change this person's perception by being an example, a better way to solve problems rather than through physical violence. In the second verse, the singer touches on the idea of forgiveness and how important it is to make amends. The lyrics suggest that words can have consequences and that anger and hate breed more pain. The chorus reinforces the idea that the person addressed in the song is "living on borrowed time" and that their actions will ultimately catch up with them.
The song's dark theme can be seen as a commentary on society's tendency to resort to violence as a means of solving disputes. It also illustrates the cyclical nature of aggression, where violent behavior begets more violence. The message of the song is ultimately one of hope, however, as the singer suggests that forgiveness and mercy are possible if people can change their ways.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't change people with your fist
Physical violence cannot bring about a lasting change in a person
For you I'll make an exception
Despite the above statement, the singer will make an exception for this person
You will be the example
This person will be an example for others to learn from
Forever change your perception
This experience will change the person's perception permanently
It seems you've made this a habit
The person has a habit of hurting others
And now it's time for me to break
It's time for the singer to stop this habit of the person
I've got what you've been asking for
The singer has something that the person wanted
And now it's time for you to take
It's time for the person to receive what they wanted
You will run and I will find
The singer will pursue and catch the person
Now you live on borrowed time....
The person's time is limited and running out
To make amends and be forgiven
It's important to seek forgiveness and try to make things right
Means more than you'll ever know
Making amends and being forgiven has more value than one can imagine
Your words have come back to haunt you
The person's own words have caused trouble for them
Tolerance fades as anger grows
The singer's patience with the person is running out due to their anger
Just remember when you're scared
Remember that the person brought this on themselves
And you've got nowhere left to go
The person has no one to turn to
Mercy is something unknown
The person will not receive mercy
To one who smiles when breaking bones - YOUR BONES
The person enjoys causing physical harm
Lies + Anger + Hate = pain
Dishonesty, anger, and hate inevitably cause pain and suffering
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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リンゴマン (林田)
Shaneの重いリズムは🥁🎵 やっぱり良いなぁ🤗🥁👍👍👍
Pete F
Thank you for being the only musician keeping these songs alive 🫡
ナナシ
これだけハードに叩いてるのに音が綺麗なの本当に凄い
がりあうと
🥁🎵🎶👍
Cover it
Bro, it's amazing how the song still sounds fresh to these days! Amazing job you did there! Love it! 🤘🏽🔥
Innisfailman
Thanks for listening!!
mone _____
👏✨I have always enjoyed your performances,Thank you🙌
Danick Chagnon
Killer song ! Killer playing !
Marcy Rockergirl
🥁🔥Amazing!!!🥁🔥
Lazaros Kourtis
today i discover the diesel machine band ok iam so exciting with this band and for now you are one of best drummer good work bro cheer from Greece