Live Our Lives
Jason Greeley Lyrics

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We've been surviving nine to fiving
Lately I've been thinking what's it matter climbing that ladder
All it gets ya is gold watch and a pension
A few more wrinkles and a whole lot of gray

Pack up your stuff, throw it in the truck
Call your mama up and tell her we're leaving
As we're screaming pass that city limit sign

Foot out the door, pedal to the floor
Girl, there's more to this world then we're seeing
And I believe it's just be on that county line

Let's put that two tons of freedom in drive
Come on, come on, come on, we gotta live our lives

A little adventure is gonna make us richer
It's what we've been missing in this slow me down sleepy little town
Let's be daring baby, let's stop preparing
Just sit back and let the good times roll

Pack up your stuff, throw it in the truck
Call your mama up and tell her we're leaving
As we're screaming pass that city limit sign

Foot out the door, pedal to the floor
Girl, there's more to this world then we're seeing
And I believe it's just be on that county line

Let's put that two tons of freedom in drive
Come on, come on, come on, we gotta live our lives

Overall Meaning

The song "Live Our Lives" by Jason Greeley talks about the monotony of everyday life and how sometimes it's necessary to break free from it. The first verse sets the stage by talking about how we've been surviving day-to-day, but climbing the corporate ladder doesn't offer us much reward. The second verse suggests leaving behind the familiar and taking a risk. Greeley sings about packing up and hitting the road, leaving town, and driving towards the unknown with the windows down and the pedal to the floor. It is a call to live life more fully, with a little bit of adventure, and not to worry about what the future may hold, but to take the chance to enjoy the moment.

The chorus, "Let's put that two tons of freedom in drive, come on, come on, come on, we gotta live our lives," is an anthem for making the most of the opportunities that come our way, and living our lives to the fullest. It's about embracing the unexpected and going for it. The bridge with the lines "Let's be daring baby, let's stop preparing" and "just sit back and let the good times roll" offers up a carefree attitude of taking risks and stepping into the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

We've been surviving nine to fiving
We've been sticking to a regular nine-to-five work schedule to stay afloat financially

Lately I've been thinking what's it matter climbing that ladder
Recently, I've been questioning if there's any point in trying to climb the corporate ladder and advance in my career

All it gets ya is gold watch and a pension
The only reward for working hard and advancing in your career is a gold watch and a retirement fund

A few more wrinkles and a whole lot of gray
Working hard for the rest of our lives will only lead to more wrinkles and gray hairs, without much else to show for it

Pack up your stuff, throw it in the truck
We should gather our belongings and put them in the car, in preparation for leaving

Call your mama up and tell her we're leaving
We should give our mother a call and let her know that we've decided to go on a journey

As we're screaming pass that city limit sign
Once we leave the city, we should celebrate and loudly express our excitement

Foot out the door, pedal to the floor
We should be ready to leave as soon as possible and give it our all during the journey

Girl, there's more to this world then we're seeing
We must remember that there's a lot more in the world to experience than what we've already seen

And I believe it's just be on that county line
I believe that our journey will become even more exciting and interesting once we cross the county border

Let's put that two tons of freedom in drive
We should drive our car with a sense of freedom and liberation

Come on, come on, come on, we gotta live our lives
We need to embrace the moment and truly live our lives to the fullest

A little adventure is gonna make us richer
Going on a journey will enrich our lives more than simply working hard ever could

It's what we've been missing in this slow me down sleepy little town
The slow pace of life in our small town has made us crave excitement and adventure

Let's be daring baby, let's stop preparing
We should be spontaneous and daring, and avoid overthinking and over-planning

Just sit back and let the good times roll
We should relax and let the journey unfold naturally, without trying to control every aspect of it

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