Oliver and Louis Leimbach started playing music together as brothers later … Read Full Bio ↴Oliver and Louis Leimbach started playing music together as brothers later in life, when they could stay put in the same room without giving each other dead-arms. Thanks to a nagging mother, they didn’t give up their classical instruments and brought them into the band. Brendan Champion on trombone, Felix Bornholdt on the keyboard and James Django Jennings on drums make up the rest of Lime Cordiale. With influences ranging from French pop to parental arguments, from Indian Raga music to midnight snacks, Lime Cordiale is the new Quirk Pop.

That's Life
Lime Cordiale Lyrics

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Ooh, hello

Every morning
I tell myself I won't be out late again
I tell myself I won't waste my night again
I tell myself I won't waste your time again

It's too easy

To let myself get carried away with you
To wash money down drains with you
To get comfortably high with you, yeah

Let's waste some time
Alright
We're here 'til we die
That's life
(That's life)

Lazy monday
Feeling like there's something else I should do
Find it hard to try and say no to you
Ignore whatever everyone else would do

When we're leaving
I don't believe there's more that we should've done
Yeah, In one moment could all be gone
It's more about the things that you haven't done

Let's waste some time
Alright
We're here 'til we die
That's life

Let's waste some time
Alright
We're here 'til we die
That's life

Every morning when we wake
We don't have to explain
That we're wasting every night
Because we overwork our brains
You tell us to grow up
We have fun so leave us be
I'm racking up my phone bill
To call to say sorry

Too easy to let ourselves
Get carried away again
I think about the people
We call our one night friends
I know you think we're useless
But what is it you do
When you're nearly dead
You'll see the waster's really you

Oh, yes

Let's waste some time
Alright
We're here 'til we die
That's life
(That's life)

Let's waste some time
Alright
We're here 'til we die

That's life
(That's life)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lime Cordiale's "That's Life" describe a carefree attitude towards living in the moment and enjoying the present. The singer recognizes their tendency to get carried away with their indulgences, including wasting time and money. They acknowledge the potential consequences of their actions, including missing out on opportunities and regretting their choices later on. However, they ultimately embrace their lifestyle, rejecting societal expectations to be productive and responsible. The repeated line "We're here 'til we die / That's life" reinforces the idea that life is short and should be enjoyed to the fullest.

The song appears to be a response to criticism or pressure from others to conform to societal expectations. The singer defends their lifestyle as a valid way of living, even if it doesn't align with traditional notions of success or productivity. They reject the idea that they need to "grow up" and prioritize responsibilities over having fun.

Overall, "That's Life" celebrates the joy of living in the moment, even if it means making choices that might not be considered responsible or productive by others. The lyrics suggest that there is value in enjoying life's pleasures and rejecting societal expectations, even if it means taking risks and potentially facing consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, hello
Opening lines to set the tone for the song, possibly signaling a new start or unexpected encounter.

Every morning I tell myself I won't be out late again I tell myself I won't waste my night again I tell myself I won't waste your time again
A self-reminder not to repeat previous mistakes, acknowledging the value of time and the need to prioritize oneself and others.

It's too easy To let myself get carried away with you To wash money down drains with you To get comfortably high with you, yeah
The singer acknowledges the allure of hedonistic pleasures, as it's tempting to give in to the intoxicating influences of another person, be it drugs, money, or simply living in the moment.

Let's waste some time Alright We're here 'til we die That's life (That's life)
The chorus celebrates the reckless abandonment of responsibility and embracing of the present moment, possibly to cope with the inevitability of death.

Lazy monday Feeling like there's something else I should do Find it hard to try and say no to you Ignore whatever everyone else would do
The artist acknowledges the pressure to conform to societal expectations and self-imposed obligations, but is enticed by the idea of escapism.

When we're leaving I don't believe there's more that we should've done Yeah, In one moment could all be gone It's more about the things that you haven't done
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing opportunities to live in the present, indicating a fear of regret for not fully experiencing all that life has to offer.

Every morning when we wake We don't have to explain That we're wasting every night Because we overwork our brains You tell us to grow up We have fun so leave us be I'm racking up my phone bill To call to say sorry
The singer is aware of the need to balance work and play, and resents those who judge their lifestyle as 'unproductive.' Additionally, the lyrics indicate a tendency towards impulsiveness and possible regrettable actions.

Too easy to let ourselves Get carried away again I think about the people We call our one night friends I know you think we're useless But what is it you do When you're nearly dead You'll see the waster's really you
A critique of those who judge others for indulging in pleasure seeking, as many such people have their own vices or hypocritical behavior. Ultimately, the singer sees the value in living in the moment and prioritizing one's own happiness.

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