Seize The Day
Julian Thomas Lyrics
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Saw the rainbow every day
I wanna figure out his happiness
I see craziness when I look around
He didn't take his life for granted
Every breath and every beat of his heart
Another day, a possibility
Chorus:
Seize the day
Never let it fade away
You keep on running from the truth
The miracle is just too much for you
Seize the day
You need to find a way
Look around and you'll see through
The beauty of life, the way I do
What about the past or the future
They're just pictures, frozen in your mind
The more you think, the less you're living
With the time you're given, you'd better smile!
Repeat chorus
Now don't believe this world will wait for you one minute
You can be sure about one thing; time goes on
It doesn't matter whether you're happy or down and out
Time goes on, time goes on.
Repeat chorus
In Julian Thomas's song Seize The Day, the lyrics from the opening stanza describe a person who has a unique and positive outlook on life. The phrase "chocolate flavored vision" is metaphorical, suggesting that this person saw the world through a sweet and pleasant perspective. The character saw beauty and optimism, even "the rainbow every day." The artist then relates that, despite seeing "craziness" in the world around this person, they are able to maintain this positive attitude towards life. This outlook is highlighted by the lyric, "He didn't take his life for granted. Every breath and every beat of his heart, another day, a possibility, an opportunity in his eyes, he told me."
The chorus of the song then implores listeners to "Seize the day," or take each moment and experience life to the fullest, "Never let it fade away." The artist portrays this as a truth worth running towards rather than away from. The song suggests that this person's ability to live in the moment and embrace life is what allows them to find happiness and joy in the world. The bridge notes that focusing too much on the past or the future can prevent us from fully living in the present. The concluding repetition of the chorus serves as a call to action for listeners to find this same positivity and beauty in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
He had a chocolate flavored vision
He had a sweet and positive outlook on life
Saw the rainbow every day
He found joy in the everyday and saw the beauty in everything
I wanna figure out his happiness
I want to understand what made him so happy
I see craziness when I look around
I see chaos and negativity when I observe the world
He didn't take his life for granted
He appreciated the value of life and did not waste any time
Every breath and every beat of his heart
He recognized the importance of every moment and lived life to the fullest
Another day, a possibility
He saw every new day as a chance to make something great happen
An opportunity in his eyes, he told me
He viewed life as full of opportunities for growth and happiness
Seize the day
Make the most of every moment
Never let it fade away
Don't waste time or let opportunities pass you by
You keep on running from the truth
You avoid facing reality and taking risks
The miracle is just too much for you
You don't believe in the beauty and wonder of life
You need to find a way
You must discover your own path in life
Look around and you'll see through
If you observe the world with an open mind, you will understand its beauty
The beauty of life, the way I do
The beauty of life is something that can be appreciated and cherished
What about the past or the future
Why worry about something that already happened or hasn't yet occurred?
They're just pictures, frozen in your mind
Memories and hopes are just thoughts and images that don't define the present moment
The more you think, the less you're living
Overthinking can prevent you from enjoying life and taking action
With the time you're given, you'd better smile!
Life is short, so make sure to enjoy it and find reasons to be happy
Now don't believe this world will wait for you one minute
The world and time will not stop or slow down for anyone
You can be sure about one thing; time goes on
Change is inevitable, and time keeps moving forward
It doesn't matter whether you're happy or down and out
Your circumstances and emotions do not determine the passage of time
Repeat chorus
Reiterate the importance of seizing the day and enjoying life to the fullest
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