The Time of Your Life
Hans Zimmer Lyrics


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This is the time of your life
What you gonna do with it? - Don't fool with it
This is the time of your life
You better face it, don't waste it

Don't think about the future, don't think about the past
There's just this moment, better make it last
You better get it right 'cause
This is the time of your life

The Madonna's on the high spire, she's shining gold in the sun
I'm looking in the mirror, and it feels like staring down thebarrel of a gun
Don't want to confuse you and I don't want to let you down
I'm a little confused myself 'cause we're both strangers now
Can't we start all over again?

This is the time of your life
What you gonna do with it? - Don't fool with it
This is the time of your life
You better face it, don't waste it

Don't think about the future, don't think about the past
There's just this moment, better make it last
You better get it right 'cause
This is the time of your life

I'm looking down on the rooftops, the changes are comin' too fast
Don't have no answers, I don't even know what questions to ask
Better off saying nothing than telling you lies
Try and ride out the fire and kiss goodnight
I'm lost if I don't see myself in your eyes

This is the time of your life
What you gonna do with it? - Don't fool with it
This is the time of your life
You better face it, don't waste it

Don't think about the future, don't think about the past
There's just this moment, better make it last
You better get it right 'cause
This is the time of your life

This is the time of your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hans Zimmer's "The Time of Your Life" pose an existential question that is relevant to the listener - what are you going to do with this moment in time? The song urges the listener to approach this moment in time with caution, asking them not to fool with it. It's a time to face realities head-on and to make the most of every second that ticks away - it's a time that ought not to be wasted.


The song then reminds the listener that there is no point fretting about the future or ruminating about the past. What matters is the present moment, and one ought to make it last. This is the time to get your life on track, to make it count, and to make sure that you don't waste the precious time you have.


The second verse of the song presents the listener with a more introspective view of the same concept. It uses metaphors that suggest fleetingness - the Madonna on the high spire is shining gold now, but that shimmer is only temporary. The singer is looking in the mirror and is almost overwhelmed by the speed with which time is passing. The song concludes with the line that the time of your life is now - this is your moment to make everything that you've ever wanted come true.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the time of your life
Emphasizing the importance of the present moment.


What you gonna do with it? - Don't fool with it
Challenging the listener to make the most of their time and not waste it on frivolous pursuits.


You better face it, don't waste it
Encouraging the listener to confront their life head-on and not let opportunities slip away.


Don't think about the future, don't think about the past
Advising against dwelling on regrets or worries about the future, but instead focusing on the present moment.


There's just this moment, better make it last
Highlighting the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.


You better get it right 'cause This is the time of your life
Stressing the urgency of making the most of this moment and not wasting any opportunities.


The Madonna's on the high spire, she's shining gold in the sun
Painting a picturesque scene to contrast with the uncertainty and confusion of the singer's life.


I'm looking in the mirror, and it feels like staring down the barrel of a gun
Expressing the artist's anxiety and sense of being at a crossroads in their life.


Don't want to confuse you and I don't want to let you down
Acknowledging the artist's uncertainty about their own life choices and not wanting to lead others astray.


I'm a little confused myself 'cause we're both strangers now
Describing the distance that has grown between the artist and someone else, reflecting the internal conflict within the artist.


Can't we start all over again?
Expressing a desire to reset and try again, to make the most of this time of life.


I'm looking down on the rooftops, the changes are comin' too fast
Describing a world that is evolving quickly, heightening the need to seize the moment.


Don't have no answers, I don't even know what questions to ask
Conveying the singer's sense of confusion and lack of direction.


Better off saying nothing than telling you lies
Advising against hiding the truth, even if it means staying silent.


Try and ride out the fire and kiss goodnight
Encouraging the listener to withstand adversity and have the courage to move forward.


I'm lost if I don't see myself in your eyes
Expressing an emotional need for connection and validation from others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVEN VAN ZANDT

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@EerieAndShadows

There's a vibe in this music that we cannot explain

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I CAN !!! ;)

@daesooho

Exactly

@dademayer194

Absolutely

@sallybally344

Never say cannot in relation to this music score

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This song makes me cry

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cristopher nolan's sci fi film + hans zimmer background score = paradise

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@italian cadet Dark Knight trilogy too

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+ leonardo dicaprios acting = heaven

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Do you know what is heaven ?

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