Killing Time
Dolly Lyrics


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One more life
To see
This beautiful sky
Before she comes
Crashing down on you
What would you give
For one more life
Just to live

If you had the chance
To start again at zero
Would you be the same
And could you resist the temptation
Or would you
Live it as bad as you can

One more life
Just to see
This beautiful sky
Is what you need, but she'll come
Crashing down on you
What could you give
For one more life
Just to live, but you say

Living day by day
Who cares about tomorrow
Life is too short to pray
Relax now, it's only emotion
Keep cool now
Cos when it is time to go, you'll know

Killing time
These walls are closing in on you
Killing time

Killing time
These walls are closing in on you
Killing time

Killing time
Killing time




Killing time
Killing time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dolly's song Killing Time talk about the fragility of life and the importance of living in the moment. The opening lines of the song highlight the beauty of the sky and the urgency to appreciate it before something tragic happens. The use of the word 'crashing down' creates a sense of impending doom and the questioning of what one would give for one more life emphasizes the value of life itself.


The second verse speaks to the idea of second chances and the choice one would make if they had the opportunity to start over. The line 'Live it as bad as you can' suggests that one might seize the moment and do everything they've ever wanted. The repetition of 'one more life' in the chorus further emphasizes the desire to live and enjoy life. However, the bridge of the song changes the tone by suggesting that life is short and unpredictable, so one shouldn't worry about the future, but rather enjoy the present moment.


Overall, Killing Time is a reflective song that encourages listeners to appreciate life and live in the present. The song uses powerful imagery and emotive lyrics to convey the message that life is precious and should be enjoyed to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

One more life
One additional opportunity to live


To see
To observe or experience with sight


This beautiful sky
The expanse of the heavens that is pleasing to the eye


Before she comes
Before the beautiful sky is destroyed or ruined


Crashing down on you
Falling upon or crushing you with great force


What would you give
What material or immaterial thing would you offer


For one more life
For the chance to live again


Just to live
Merely for the purposes of existence


If you had the chance
If an opportunity presented itself


To start again at zero
To reset or begin anew with nothing


Would you be the same
Would you remain unchanged


And could you resist the temptation
Would you be able to say no to the appeal


Or would you
Alternatively, one might choose to


Live it as bad as you can
Make the most of the opportunity by living in a negative, immoral, or unwise manner


One more life
Another chance at existence


Just to see
Purely to witness or experience


This beautiful sky
The visually appealing firmament


Is what you need, but she'll come
Although this is what you desire, the sky will ultimately collapse


Crashing down on you
It will crush you


What could you give
What might you be willing to sacrifice


For one more life
In exchange for an additional opportunity to live


Just to live, but you say
Merely for the sake of existence, but, on the contrary, you declare that


Living day by day
Going through life one day at a time


Who cares about tomorrow
There is no concern for the future


Life is too short to pray
The duration of existence is insufficient for making supplication


Relax now, it's only emotion
Take it easy, this feeling will not last forever


Keep cool now
Maintain a calm demeanor in the present


Cos when it is time to go, you'll know
Because when it's the moment to depart, one will recognize it


Killing time
Passing the moments in a meaningless or fruitless manner


These walls are closing in on you
The environment or circumstances are closing in or becoming restrictive


Killing time
Indulging in pointless behavior


Killing time
Eliminating or using up hours or minutes with no useful purpose


Killing time
Spending time unproductively




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