In 2023, he gained one of country music's crowning achievements when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Borrowed Time
Jon Pardi Lyrics
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Yeah that wasn't long ago, that was me hitchin' a ride
And I lost track of many yesterdays, the way it felt to be that age
The people, the faces, they all change
Ain't it funny how it slips away
Yeah we're all down here just a livin' on borrowed time
Can't push a button and just hit rewind
Yeah we're all down here just livin' on borrowed time
I don't wanna live life with regrets
Yeah there'll be mistakes I haven't made yet
And if you don't climb then you can't fall
And money sure don't buy it all
And the only thing I know
Is you can't take it with you when you go
Yeah we're all down here just a livin' on borrowed time
Can't push a button and just hit rewind
From the day we're born ‘til the day that sun don't shine
Yeah we're all down here just livin' on borrowed time
So just keep livin' it up
Cause there's never enough
Of livin' and learnin' and lovin'
Yeah we're all down here just a livin' on borrowed time
Can't push a button and just hit rewind
From the day we're born ‘til we're standin' in the judgment line
Yeah we're all down here just livin' on borrowed time
Yeah we're all down here just livin' on borrowed time
In "Borrowed Time," Jon Pardi reflects on the fleeting nature of life and how quickly time passes by. He begins by recalling his own youth, hitchhiking and riding the school bus, and acknowledges the inevitable changes that come with the passing of time. The chorus emphasizes the universal truth that we are all living on borrowed time, and that no one can turn back the clock or add more time to their life.
Pardi then reflects on the importance of living life to the fullest and avoiding regrets. He acknowledges that mistakes will be made along the way, but avoiding risk altogether is not the answer. The bridge brings the theme full circle, reminding us that material possessions and wealth are ultimately inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. The song ends with an uplifting message, encouraging listeners to continue learning, growing, and loving, because time is precious and there is never enough of it.
Overall, "Borrowed Time" is a poignant reminder to cherish each moment and live life to the fullest, because time waits for no one.
Line by Line Meaning
Waitin' at a stop sign, a school bus passes by
Reflecting on a moment from the past when he was a child hitchhiking a ride
And I lost track of many yesterdays, the way it felt to be that age
Forgetting the feeling of being young and naive
The people, the faces, they all change
Noticing the changes that come with age
Ain't it funny how it slips away
Realizing how quickly time passes and memories fade
Yeah we're all down here just a livin' on borrowed time
Acknowledging that life is short and time is limited
Can't push a button and just hit rewind
Understanding that there's no going back in time
From the day we're born ‘til the day that sun don't shine
Emphasizing that we're all living on borrowed time, from birth until death
I don't wanna live life with regrets
Expressing the desire to live without regrets
Yeah there'll be mistakes I haven't made yet
Anticipating future mistakes
And if you don't climb then you can't fall
Encouraging to take risks to avoid missing out
And money sure don't buy it all
Stressing that happiness and fulfillment can't be bought with money
And the only thing I know
The only certainty he can rely on
Is you can't take it with you when you go
Nothing material can accompany us after death
So just keep livin' it up
Urging to enjoy life to the fullest
Cause there's never enough
Insinuating that life is too short to waste
Of livin' and learnin' and lovin'
Highlighting the importance of experiences and relationships
From the day we're born ‘til we're standin' in the judgment line
Reiterating that life is short, and we will all be judged in the end
Yeah we're all down here just livin' on borrowed time
Closing statement that we're all living on borrowed time
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.