Borrowed Time
Mr. Jr. Lyrics
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With you on the walls
More and more
You're just two foot small
I don't know why
What you want from me
If I find out
I will set you free
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
In the back
I've been watching
All of you have been talking too
What can I say to all of you
That you already knew
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
The lyrics of Mr. Jr.'s song "Borrowed Time" seem to convey a struggle with an internal conflict or an unseen force that is represented as "you." The singer is wrestling with this force, which is depicted as being "on the walls" and gradually diminishing in size, becoming "two foot small." The lyrics suggest that the singer is unsure of why this force is present or what it wants from them. However, there is a determination to find out, as the singer states that if they discover the reason, they will set this force free.
The chorus, consisting of vocalizations rather than specific words, adds an additional layer of emotion to the lyrics. It conveys a sense of longing, vulnerability, and perhaps frustration or anguish. The repetition of "Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh" serves to intensify these emotions and further emphasize the internal struggle.
The second verse shifts the perspective slightly, as the singer observes others and their conversations from a distance. They express a desire to communicate with these individuals, but they believe that everything they could say is already known. This implies a sense of isolation or disconnect, as if the singer feels unable to truly connect or share their experiences with others.
Overall, "Borrowed Time" explores themes of internal conflict, questioning, and the search for understanding. It delves into the complexities of human emotions and the yearning for connection and release from unseen burdens.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I wrest
Everyday I struggle
With you on the walls
With the challenges and obstacles I face
More and more
Increasingly
You're just two foot small
You are insignificant and powerless
I don't know why
I don't understand the reasons behind
What you want from me
What expectations or demands you have
If I find out
If I discover the truth
I will set you free
I will release myself
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
(Melodic sounds expressing emotions)
In the back
Observing from a distance
I've been watching
I've been observing
All of you have been talking too
All of you have been gossiping as well
What can I say to all of you
What can I express to all of you
That you already knew
That you were already aware of
Oooo, oooo, oooo, aahhh, aaahhh
(Melodic sounds expressing emotions)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Albert Hammond
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