Borrowed Time
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we slept by the ottoman
autumn rushing to our ears
(a symphony of leaves kissing leaves kissing leaves)

this time last year, you were a ghost,
trapped in your room and spanning the length of your bed to your door
like it was the atlantic
what a difference a year makes!




steadier footing and a new place
to lay your head down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to One's song "Borrowed Time" seem to depict a moment of peacefulness and reflection, as the singer and a companion find respite from the autumn rush by sleeping near an ottoman. The description of the symphony of leaves evokes a sense of harmony and unity with nature, as if the world around them is joining in their moment of rest.


The second stanza takes a darker turn as the singer reflects on how different the same time of year can feel from one year to the next. The imagery of a ghost trapped in a room, spanning the distance to the door like it was a vast ocean, speaks to the feeling of being stuck and unable to escape one's own mind or circumstances. However, the final line of the stanza holds a glimmer of hope, as it implies that this dark time has passed and things have improved.


The final stanza seems to confirm that sense of hope, as the singer acknowledges the difference a year can make, and celebrates the steadier footing and new place to rest their head. It's a reminder that even in difficult times, things can and do change for the better.


Line by Line Meaning

we slept by the ottoman
We slept close to each other, enjoying each other's company.


autumn rushing to our ears
We heard the rustling sounds of autumn leaves falling around us.


(a symphony of leaves kissing leaves kissing leaves)
The sound of falling leaves created an enchanting symphony around us.


this time last year, you were a ghost,
One year ago, you were like a ghost, distant and disconnected.


trapped in your room and spanning the length of your bed to your door
You felt confined, laying down in isolation, with a great distance between you and the outside world.


like it was the atlantic
The distance felt insurmountable, like the vast Atlantic Ocean.


what a difference a year makes!
In a year's time, so much can change for the better.


steadier footing and a new place
Now, you have a better sense of stability and a new location to call home.


to lay your head down
A comfortable place to rest your head and find peace.




Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Keith Patrick Latinen

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