Critical
McCoy Travie Lyrics
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Then fine, I've been waitin' patiently for years
Fought lines, in my mind
I'm more unstable than I fear
And I don't know
Just take my hand
It's time to go
So just enjoy your blue moon
It'll be over soon
So we might as well have some fun (right)
It's getting Critical
Takes a minute for it set in
I'm unpredictable
And I'm dyin' just tryin' to feel alive again
If the time is near
Don't cry, look me in the eyes and dry your tears
Have a seat, right here
While Los Angeles disappears
And I don't know
Just take my hand
It's time to go
So just enjoy your blue moon
If we're gonna die soon
And we might as well have some fun (right)
It's getting Critical
Takes a minute for it set in
I'm unpredictable
And I'm dyin' just tryin' to feel alive again
It's getting Critical
Takes a minute for it set in
I'm unpredictable
And I'm dyin' just tryin' to feel alive again
The clouds surround us, The light leaves us alone
And the sky falls in your hand
Embrace the moment, cuz now we're headin' home
It couldn't be a sweeter end
It's getting Critical
Takes a minute for it set in
I'm unpredictable
And I'm dyin' just tryin' to feel alive again
The clouds surround us, The light leaves us alone
And the sky falls in your hand
Embrace the moment, cuz now we're headin' home
It couldn't be a sweeter end
In "Critical", Travie McCoy sings about facing mortality and making the most of the limited time left. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of his imminent death and must come to terms with it. When he says, "If the time is near, then fine, I've been waitin' patiently for years," he is expressing acceptance of the eventuality of his death. The artist also shows regret and a desire to feel alive once again before he dies. In the lines "It's getting critical, takes a minute for it to set in. I'm unpredictable, and I'm dying just tryna feel alive again," he highlights the emotional and physical toll of the fear of death.
Throughout the song, he urges his listeners to enjoy life and have fun because time is running out. The chorus, “It's getting critical, takes a minute for it to set in. I'm unpredictable, and I'm dying just tryna feel alive again,” is a reminder that it's necessary to embrace the time that's left and to make meaningful connections with those around us.
Overall, "Critical" is a thought-provoking song that reflects on the fleeting nature of life and encourages listeners not to waste any moment but to embrace life.
Line by Line Meaning
If the time, Is near
The singer is anticipating the end of something.
Then fine, I've been waitin' patiently for years
Patience has been a virtue, and the singer is ready for whatever comes next.
Fought lines, in my mind
The singer has been struggling internally with conflicting thoughts or ideas.
I'm more unstable than I fear
Despite knowing they are unstable, the artist still feels scared.
And I don't know
The artist is uncertain about what comes next.
Just take my hand
The singer is willing to trust someone else.
It's time to go
It's time to move forward.
So just enjoy your blue moon
Any temporary happiness or satisfaction is worth enjoying even if it ends soon.
It'll be over soon
The end is coming.
So we might as well have some fun (right)
Enjoying the present moment is more important than worrying about the future.
It's getting Critical
Things are getting serious and possibly dangerous.
Takes a minute for it set in
The realization of the situation is slow to come.
I'm unpredictable
The singer is not reacting in expected ways.
And I'm dyin' just tryin' to feel alive again
The singer is trying to take risks to feel more alive, even if it's dangerous.
Don't cry, look me in the eyes and dry your tears
The singer is trying to offer comfort to someone else who is upset by the situation.
Have a seat, right here
The artist is offering a place to sit and rest.
While Los Angeles disappears
The setting around them is changing as the situation becomes more serious.
If we're gonna die soon
The singer is acknowledging that death may come soon.
The clouds surround us, The light leaves us alone
The surroundings are dark and foreboding.
And the sky falls in your hand
The artist is painting a picture of an apocalyptic event happening right in front of them.
Embrace the moment, cuz now we're headin' home
The artist is trying to find beauty and meaning in the situation.
It couldn't be a sweeter end
The artist is finding a sense of peace or acceptance with the situation ending.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREWS CORREA, TRAVIS L. MCCOY
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