The Time Of My Life
Matt Mays/Torpedo Lyrics

Time will lock you away
The passage of time will make you a prisoner and keep you from achieving your goals and desires.

And throw away the key
Once time has passed you by, there is no going back or changing what has already happened.

Never to be seen or heard from again
Once time has passed, the opportunities of the past will be gone forever.

I was once like you
The artist identifies with the listener and shares their struggles and experiences.

But you still ain't like me
While the artist relates to the listener, there are still differences between their experiences and perspectives.

But you might want to think about Tryin' to think about being like me
The artist suggests that the listener try to adopt a similar mindset or approach to life in order to better enjoy it.

'cause I'll have the time of my life 'til I'm dead
The artist emphasizes that he is committed to living life to the fullest, regardless of his circumstances or limitations.

One dark night walkin' home alone
The artist sets the scene for a transformative experience that he will describe in the following lines.

A strange woman came down to me
The artist encounters a mysterious figure who will provide him with guidance and wisdom.

Dressed in white and under a halo of golden light
The woman is depicted as angelic or divine, imbuing her words with an otherworldly significance.

She said 'boy you've got it all wrong you've got to concentrate more on the party and song'
The woman imparts a message of living in the moment, enjoying life, and celebrating its joys.

I'll never forget the last thing she said
The artist deeply internalized the woman's message, indicating its profound impact on his outlook.

She said 'have the time of your life 'til you're dead'
The woman's words become the song's central message, encouraging the listener to live life to the fullest and savor every moment.

Do you think you can be saved
The artist questions whether the listener can be saved from a life of monotony or regret.

Or is it too late for you?
The artist acknowledges that there may be factors preventing the listener from making significant changes or taking risks in their life.

With everything you have
The artist prompts the listener to examine their own life and circumstances, including their personal strengths and resources.

And everything that you do
The artist underscores the importance of taking action and making the most of one's time and opportunities.

Now time will lock you away,
The artist reiterates the idea that time can be a restrictive force, keeping people from achieving their goals and fulfilling their potential.

Yeah and throw away the key
The artist emphasizes the finality of time's passage and the inability to undo its effects.

But there ain't not a lock that can hold me
The artist asserts his own resilience and determination, suggesting that he is not bound by the usual limitations of time and circumstance.

Have the time of your life 'til your dead
The artist repeats the song's central message, urging the listener to enjoy life and make the most of their time.

Die tryin'
The artist suggests that the pursuit of a fulfilling life is worth risking everything for, even if it ultimately leads to failure or disappointment.