30 Lives
Imagine Dragons Lyrics


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Good morning my love
It's been a while since we have talked
And you have grown
Your eyes are older than the tallest tree you see
'Cause thirty lives can be extraordinarily long

Lay me down
Lay me down
Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
But sorry never made it feel alright
Alright

Good morning myself
It's been a while since we have talked
And you have changed
For better or worse is yet to determine
But I am sure
That you'll keep living and breathing until this world turns over

But lay me down
Lay me down
Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
But sorry never made it feel alright

Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry




But sorry never made it feel alright
Alright

Overall Meaning

The song "30 Lives" by Imagine Dragons is a poignant and introspective track that reflects on the passage of time and the changes that it brings. The opening lines address a loved one, remarking on their growth and maturity since the last time they spoke. The metaphor of the eyes as trees emphasizes the depth and wisdom that comes with age and experience. The line "thirty lives can be extraordinarily long" speaks to the fact that even though we may only live for a single lifetime, the growth and evolution that occur during that time can feel endless.


The second half of the song takes a turn towards self-reflection, as the singer speaks to their own self and acknowledges their own change and growth. The line "for better or worse is yet to determine" highlights the uncertainty and unpredictability of life, and the irony that even as we strive to control our destiny, we have no idea what the future will hold. The repeated refrain of "lay me down" and "again my friend" suggests a sense of comfort in the idea of returning to the familiar, and the desire to reconnect with what we have lost.


Overall, "30 Lives" is a powerful meditation on the nature of time and the inevitability of change. It is a reminder to cherish the moments we have, and to continue to grow and learn even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Good morning my love
Addressing someone dear after a long time


It's been a while since we have talked
Acknowledging the gap in communication


And you have grown
Noticing the changes with time


Your eyes are older than the tallest tree you see
Emphasizing on the passage of time and its impact on physical features and perspective


'Cause thirty lives can be extraordinarily long
Stressing on how much can change over a long period of time


Lay me down
Asking for repose


Again my friend
Addressing the same dear friend after a while


I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
Expressing regret for distancing oneself from the friend


'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
Admitting to one's mistake


But sorry never made it feel alright
Realizing that an apology doesn't undo the damage


Good morning myself
Addressing self after a long time


It's been a while since we have talked
Acknowledging the gap in introspection


And you have changed
Noticing how self has transformed


For better or worse is yet to determine
Remaining unsure about the implications of self-growth


But I am sure
However, reaffirming the certainty of continued existence


That you'll keep living and breathing until this world turns over
Asserting that self is alive and will remain so until the world ends again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@chrystianjesus799

Good morning my love
It's been a while since we have talked
And you have grown
Your eyes are older than the tallest tree you see
'Cause thirty lives can be extraordinarily long

Lay me down
Lay me down
Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
But sorry never made it feel alright
Alright

Good morning myself
It's been a while since we have talked
And you have changed
For better or worse is yet to determine
But I am sure
That you'll keep living and breathing until this world turns over

But lay me down
Lay me down
Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
But sorry never made it feel alright

Again my friend
I know it's been a while since I could look you in the eyes
'Cause I am foolish and I am sorry
But sorry never made it feel alright
Alright



All comments from YouTube:

@helenaap2042

I miss this song, if it was on Spotify i would listen more often

@virgilio3bonleon

Same Helena P

@vXIMVASSY

they dont have Lost Cause either

took them forever to get EP and Hell and Science

@alex-js7mx

@HighQueenVAS lost cause is on spotify i have it in my playlist

@phantompheonix4206

​@HighQueenVAS hell and science?😂😂

@matzds4898

You can put it into Spotify yourself. You need to download the song as an mp3 and then add it to your playlist. It won't have lyrics or something like that but you'll have it in there

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@ar1a.luvs.nirv4na.

The song that always calms me down when I’m upset and stressed. thank you for posting this, Imagine Dragons is truly the best band❤

@dare4345

Been surfing YouTube looking for older unreleased Imagine Dragons songs recently. This one is, by far, one of my favorites.

@ar1a.luvs.nirv4na.

Same

@_OrientalBrick_

Have you heard demo of this song? IMO it's better

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