Selected discography:
Millions of Dead Cops (1982)
Smoke Signals (1986)
This Blood's for You (1987)
Metal Devil Cokes (1989)
Hey Cop! If I Had A Face Like Yours... (1991)
Shades of Brown (1993)
Magnus Dominus Corpus (2004)
Mein Trumpf (2017)
Current lineup
Dave Dictor - vocals (1979-present)
Russ Kalita - guitar (2008–present)
Barry Ward - guitar (2017-present)
Mike Smith - bass (2007–present)
Borrowed Time
MDC Lyrics
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And a bunch you never need to know
Now you're late for a destination
That you didn't choose to go
Walk, run, skip, or fly
Just to hurry up and wait
You can worry if you want to
But it's all sealed in the hands of fate
Broken dreams, I'm living on borrowed time
And I don't want to see it all just slide away
Yes, I could be losing pieces of my mind
But I'm playing it hard 'til my last day
Deal me in another hand
See what the cards say today
Stay in the game until the last draw
Nowhere to go anyway
Learn your lessons well my friends
Live every day like it's your last
We could build a future together
But we can't change the past
Broken dreams, I'm living on borrowed time
And I don't want to see it all just slide away
Yes, I could be losing pieces of my mind
But I'm playing it hard 'til my last day
Just remember this my friends
It ain't the years, it's the miles
There'll be many difficult hurdles
Tribulations and their trials
Smell the flowers, listen to the wind
Don't just take up space
Sometimes you don't see me smiling
But I really do love this place
Broken dreams, I'm living on borrowed time
And I don't want to see it all just slide away
Yes, I could be losing pieces of my mind
But I'm playing it hard 'til my last day
In "Borrowed Time," MDC (Millions of Dead Cops) sings about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of the time we have. They acknowledge that life can be confusing and unpredictable, with destinations that we may not have chosen for ourselves. Despite this uncertainty, they encourage listeners to keep moving forward, whether walking, running, skipping, or flying, and to trust in fate. The lyrics suggest that dwelling on worry or fear is a waste of precious time because, ultimately, our lives are out of our hands.
The theme of seizing the day and living every moment to the fullest is further emphasized in the chorus. The singer asserts that they are living on borrowed time, implying that life is a precious gift that they do not take for granted. They do not want to see everything they have slip away, and though they may feel like they are losing their grip on reality, they are determined to keep playing hard until the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You learn a lot in this life
Life is full of opportunities to learn and grow
And a bunch you never need to know
Not everything we learn is useful or necessary
Now you're late for a destination
Time seems to move too quickly and we can't keep up
That you didn't choose to go
We often find ourselves in situations beyond our control
Walk, run, skip, or fly
There are many ways to move forward in life
Just to hurry up and wait
Sometimes we need to be patient and wait for the right moment
You can worry if you want to
We can choose to worry or not, but some things are beyond our control
But it's all sealed in the hands of fate
Ultimately, life is determined by fate, destiny and chance
Broken dreams, I'm living on borrowed time
My life is not exactly what I hoped it would be and time is running out
And I don't want to see it all just slide away
I don't want to miss out on any opportunities or waste any more time
Yes, I could be losing pieces of my mind
I may be losing my sanity, but I'm still putting up a fight
But I'm playing it hard 'til my last day
I'm going to live every moment to the fullest and never give up
Deal me in another hand
Life is like a game of cards, we keep playing and hoping for the best
See what the cards say today
We never know what life is going to throw at us
Stay in the game until the last draw
We keep fighting until the end, no matter what comes our way
Nowhere to go anyway
Sometimes we feel stuck or lost, but we need to keep moving forward
Learn your lessons well my friends
Life teaches us valuable lessons that we should remember and apply
Live every day like it's your last
We should cherish every moment and make the most of our time
We could build a future together
We have the power to create a better tomorrow, but it takes effort and cooperation
But we can't change the past
We can't undo what has already happened, so we need to focus on the present and future
Just remember this my friends
Here comes the wisdom and advice from a friend
It ain't the years, it's the miles
Life is not measured by the years, but by the experiences and memories we create
There'll be many difficult hurdles
Life is not always easy and there will be challenges to overcome
Tribulations and their trials
We will face many trials and tribulations throughout our lives
Smell the flowers, listen to the wind
We should take time to appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around us
Don't just take up space
We should make a positive impact on the world and not just exist without purpose
Sometimes you don't see me smiling
I may not always show it, but I love life and all its ups and downs
But I really do love this place
Despite the struggles, I appreciate the gift of life and all its experiences
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.