Borrowed Time
Jonah nilsson Lyrics
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Playing beat the clock again and it′s winning
Here and now becoming there and then right before my eyes
So very much I wanna say that beginning
Already I'm so very late that I say goodbye
I gotta hurry
I gotta hurry
I gotta hurry here
When I′m gone remember I came
Pretend I mattered
Hear this song, if only the echo
I'm on borrowed time
When I'm gone remember my name
The words I scattered
Hear this song, accept it and let go
I′m on borrowed time
I thought if opportunity came a knocking
Thought if fortune ever smiled at me
Wouldn′t watch it pass
But yet I see you're taken by the forgotten
My wrist′s been bound, my tongue is tied
Can't beleive how fast, mmm
(I gotta hurry)
(I gotta hurry)
I gotta hurry
I gotta hurry
When I′m gone remember I came
Pretend I mattered
Hear this song, if only the echo
I'm on borrowed time
When I′m gone remember my name
The words I scattered
Hear this song, accept it and let go
I'm on borrowed time
'Cause I′m on borrowed time
′Cause I'm on borrowed time
When I′m gone remember I came
Pretend I mattered
Hear this song
If only the echo
I'm on borrowed time
When I′m gone remember my name
The words I scattered
Hear this song
Accept it and let go
I'm on borrowed time
The lyrics of "Borrowed Time" by Jonah Nilsson expresses the feeling of running out of time and the regret of not doing everything that could have been done in the available time. The singer talks about playing "beat the clock" and losing most often, indicating a sense of urgency and the need to accomplish tasks before time runs out. The lines "Here and now becoming there and then right before my eyes" speaks of how time flies by so fast and before anyone realizes it, the present becomes the past.
The singer has so much they want to say, but unfortunately, time doesn't allow for that. The lines "Already I'm so very late that I say goodbye/I gotta hurry" explain how the singer is already behind schedule and running out of time. They express the need to make an impact in the time they have and leave a lasting impression. The lines "When I'm gone, remember I came/Pretend I mattered" indicate that the singer wishes to be remembered and that their existence mattered.
In conclusion, "Borrowed Time" is a song that speaks to the feeling of the swift passage of time and the need to do everything before time runs out. The lines express regret, a sense of urgency, the desire to make an impact, and the need to be remembered even after one's time has passed.
Line by Line Meaning
Playing beat the clock again and it's winning
I'm struggling to keep up with time and it seems like I'm always behind.
Here and now becoming there and then right before my eyes
Everything is moving so quickly that the present moment is already becoming the past right before my eyes.
So very much I wanna say that beginning
I have so much I want to express, but time is running out before I even get the chance to begin.
Already I'm so very late that I say goodbye
I'm already behind schedule and I need to say goodbye, even if it's not what I want.
I gotta hurry
I need to hurry up and catch up with time.
When I'm gone remember I came
When I'm no longer here, I want to be remembered that I existed.
Pretend I mattered
I want people to pretend that I mattered, even if I don't feel like I did.
Hear this song, if only the echo
Even if all that's left of me is the echo of this song, I want someone to hear it and remember me.
I'm on borrowed time
I know that my time is limited and I'm running out of it.
The words I scattered
The words I spoke or wrote, however insignificant, are all I have left to leave behind.
Hear this song, accept it and let go
Listen to this song and let it represent the end of my time. Let go of me and move on.
I thought if opportunity came a knocking
I used to think that if I was given an opportunity, I'd seize it and make the most of it.
Thought if fortune ever smiled at me
I thought if luck ever came my way, things would turn around for me.
Wouldn't watch it pass
I wouldn't let the opportunity or fortune pass me by.
But yet I see you're taken by the forgotten
But now I see that I haven't been the only one struggling and many others have been forgotten.
My wrist's been bound, my tongue is tied
I feel restricted and can't express myself freely or take action.
Can't believe how fast
I can't believe how quickly time has passed and how much I've missed out on.
'Cause I'm on borrowed time
Because I know that my time is limited and I don't have much left.
Writer(s): Charlie Mason, Sebastian Larsson, Jonah Nilsson, Karl Rasmark, David Rasmark
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TylerLeeJones
Couldn't find lyrics online, here's my attempt from ear
I’m playing beat the clock again
and it’s winning
Here and now becoming there and then
right before my eyes
So very much I wanna say that beginning ???
already I’m so very late that I say goodbye
I gotta hurry, I gotta hurry
I gotta hurry, I gotta hurry here
When I’m gone, remember I came
pretend I matter
Hear this song, if only the echo
I’m on borrowed time
When I’m gone, remember my name
the words I scattered ???
Hear this song, accept it or let go
I’m on borrowed time
I thought if opportunity came a-knockin
thought if fortune ever smiled at me, I wouldn’t watch it pass
But yet I see you taken by ??? be forgotten ???
My wrists spellbound ??? my tongue is tied
can’t believe how fast
I gotta hurry, I gotta hurry
I gotta hurry, I gotta hurry
When I’m gone, remember I came
pretend I matter
Hear this song, if only the echo
I’m on borrowed time
When I’m gone, remember my name
the words I scattered ???
Hear this song, accept it or let go
I’m on borrowed time
(yes?) I’m on borrowed time
SAAAAAAAOOOOOOUUUOOUAAUOUEOUAHOHUNDIFHDSKJGHSFUNBORROWED TIME
@Ashgrove17
I can’t believe Jonah has not been exposed to the world. He sings like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and at times like Brian Macknight. Add to that his key board skills, I mean c’mon...what’s it gonna take.
@pixure
It's because he's a true talent (really!) compared to everyone just singing some pop cover on Idol.
@Calj_Music89
OF COURSE BRIAN MCKNIGHT!
One of his biggest inspirations was he. There's plenty of videos that prove that. From his audition on a singing tv series to even brian himself singing one of Dirty Loops, "Take on the world!"
@Cangaca777
He's really amazing!!
@slidecounter5813
@@pixure I agree
@williamdhl72
@@Calj_Music89 Do you have link to Brian performing "Take on the world"?
@woodentulike2no
This song should win every Award possible. Composition, Production, Performance, and Sheer Magnificence.
@fiddlestix3025
A dream……did I just wake up from the most beautiful and sad dream?…. What a glorious song 💛
@eduardusrakasena2782
I see jonah nilsson, i press like
@mendelwonder
Same 😂