There's Always Tomorrow
Keith Lyrics


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You said I'd live to regret it

I said, "I'll die before I do."

Now the pain is gonna kill me if I let it

Has it been a lifetime
Since I walked out on you?

I've been runnin' with my life wide open

Reaching out for whatever's in sight

But living like there's no tomorrow

Finally got to me tonight


You told me someday I'd be sorry

Now I feel every word come true

And one thing I've learned in a hurry

Freedom is a prison for a fool


Dialing our old number wasn't easy

It's been hard to admit,you're right.

And living like there's no tomorrow

Finally got to me tonight.


I've been runnin' with my life wide open

Reaching out for whatever's in sight.

But living like there's no tomorrow





Fin'ly got to me tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Keith Whitley's song "Living Like There's No Tomorrow" seem to be about the consequences of living life too recklessly and without considering the future. The first verse sets the tone with the singer reflecting on a past conversation where someone warned them that they would live to regret their actions. The singer, however, vowed to live their life without regret. The second verse reveals that the singer has been living their life with abandon, grasping at whatever opportunities come their way. However, the reckless lifestyle has proven too much and the singer is now feeling the consequences of their choices, especially in regards to a previous relationship that they walked away from.


The chorus repeats the phrase "living like there's no tomorrow" as a warning about the pitfalls of living a life without considering the long term. The third verse has the singer realizing the error of their ways, dialing old phone numbers and discovering that the person they had broken up with had been right all along. The final plea of the song is for others not to make the same mistake and to avoid a life of recklessness.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that the choices we make today have real consequences for our future. The singer's realization that freedom can be a prison for fools is a stark warning against living without considering the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

You said I'd live to regret it
You warned me that my actions would bring regret


I said, "I'll die before I do."
I confidently dismissed your warning, saying that I'd rather die than regret


Now the pain is gonna kill me if I let it
I realize that my actions have caused pain and it's too much to handle


Has it been a lifetime Since I walked out on you?
It feels like an eternity since I left you


I've been runnin' with my life wide open Reaching out for whatever's in sight But living like there's no tomorrow Finally got to me tonight
I've been living recklessly, searching for instant gratification, but the consequences caught up with me tonight


You told me someday I'd be sorry Now I feel every word come true
Your prediction that I'd regret my actions has come true and I feel it deeply


And one thing I've learned in a hurry Freedom is a prison for a fool
I quickly realized that having too much freedom can be a trap for someone who lacks wisdom


Dialing our old number wasn't easy It's been hard to admit,you're right.
It was difficult for me to swallow my pride and admit that you were right


And living like there's no tomorrow Finally got to me tonight.
My reckless lifestyle caught up with me and I can no longer avoid the consequences




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MCBRIDE, ROGER ALAN MURRAH

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