Borrowed Time
Kingdom Keys Lyrics
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This beat
A sign
The meaning
Of whether you
Are right or wrong for me
Oh, this time
This old beast
I'm warning you
As your eyes fall to your feet
One more time to waste my heart again
All my life, it's ended up the same
It's one time too late
Why bite off your nose to spite your face
With long goodbyes
A wasted life - Don't tell me how you think I feel
Of wasted love - Don't tell me what it means
No time - To be alive
No rhyme - In light of love and no freedom
No reason
Oh, this heart
This beat
A rhyme
A reason
To honour truth
Or wander, lost at sea
Oh, this time
This old beast
Has eyes only for your belief
It's dawning you
Are not the one for me
One more time to waste my heart again
All my life, it's ended up the same
It's one time too late
Why bite off your nose to spite your face
With long goodbyes
A wasted life - Don't tell me how you think I feel
Of wasted love - Don't tell me what it means
No time - To be alive
No rhyme - In light of love and no freedom
No reason
All those times the earth stood still Were borrowed time
You had me believe it all for you
When lights are low and drinks run dry I still see us
Oh, this heart
This beat
A sign
That I'm the one who got away
A wasted life - Don't tell me how you think I feel
Of wasted love - Don't tell me what it means
No time - To be alive
No rhyme - In light of love and no freedom
No reason
The lyrics of "Borrowed Time" by Kingdom Keys convey a sense of heartbreak and realization. In the song, the singer reflects on a relationship that has been filled with lies and wasted time. The heart is seen as a symbol of the connection between two individuals, and the beat represents the emotional rhythm of their bond. The singer questions whether this connection is right or wrong for them, as the lies chosen to be believed have caused them pain. As their eyes fall to their feet, they issue a warning that prolonging the inevitable with long goodbyes is futile.
The second verse continues to explore the theme of wasted time and love. The singer expresses frustration at being told how they should feel and what love should mean to them. There is no time to truly feel alive when there is no rhyme or reason to love and no freedom in the relationship. It becomes clear that the singer has come to the realization that the person they are with is not the right one for them. The old beast, symbolizing the relationship, only has eyes for the belief in its sustainability. The singer acknowledges that it is time to move on and recognizes that they deserve better.
Overall, "Borrowed Time" is a reflection on a failed relationship filled with deception and wasted moments. It explores the complexities of love, the struggle to let go, and the importance of recognizing when it is time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, this heart
This represents the singer's emotions and feelings
This beat
Refers to the rhythm and passion within the singer
A sign
An indication or symbol of something
The meaning
The significance or purpose behind the situation
Of whether you
Relates to the person in question
Are right or wrong for me
Determining if the person is a suitable match or not
Oh, this time
Referring to a specific moment or phase
This old beast
Describing a past experience or situation
Tells lies you choose to believe
The artist acknowledges that the person believes in falsehoods
I'm warning you
The artist is giving a cautionary notice
As your eyes fall to your feet
Observing the person's body language, indicating guilt or shame
One more time to waste my heart again
Repeating a pattern of allowing their heart to be hurt or mistreated
All my life, it's ended up the same
Expressing the continuous cycle of disappointment
It's one time too late
Realizing that it's too late to change the outcome
Why bite off your nose to spite your face
Questioning the person's self-destructive actions
With long goodbyes
Referring to extended farewell moments
A wasted life
The feeling of squandering one's existence
Don't tell me how you think I feel
Rejecting someone else's assumption of their emotions
Of wasted love
Referring to love that has been wasted or unfulfilled
Don't tell me what it means
Dismissing another's interpretation or explanation
No time
Lacking sufficient time or opportunity
To be alive
Missing out on truly living or experiencing life
No rhyme
Lack of coherence or harmony
In light of love and no freedom
Struggling with the absence of both love and independence
No reason
Feeling a lack of purpose or justification
To honour truth
Acknowledging the importance of being honest and authentic
Or wander, lost at sea
Considering the alternative of being aimless or directionless
Has eyes only for your belief
The old beast refers to the person's tendency to prioritize their own beliefs
It's dawning you
The realization is starting to dawn upon the artist
Are not the one for me
Coming to the understanding that the person is not the right match
All those times the earth stood still were borrowed time
Moments of happiness or contentment were temporary and not meant to last
You had me believe it all for you
The person manipulated the artist into believing their words and actions were genuine
When lights are low and drinks run dry I still see us
Even in moments of darkness and emptiness, the artist still reminisces about the relationship
That I'm the one who got away
Recognizing that the artist escaped from a potentially harmful or unhealthy situation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sam Cook
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