Love Em While You Can
Rayne Johnson Lyrics


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Whiskey finally caught up to ‘em
Took the life right out of ‘em
We were cracking jokes in the hospital room when the
Doctor said there's nothing he can do

And I was mad as hell cause he
Did it all to himself and I
Spent more time judgin’ 'stead a lovin'
Now I’m wishin’ I could get the time back
But time doesn't work like that

So Love ‘em while you can
Cause life's too short not to give a damn
Love ‘em while you can
Cause you might not get a second chance to
Call up your momma
Make sure she's okay
Check on an old friend ‘cause life can get crazy
No one knows when the good lord'll take ‘em by the hand
So love ‘em while you can

Life had finally caught up to her
Second time around cancer comin’ back to her
She was, 16 the sweetest thing
Straight A's, just made it on the softball team

Her momma never left her side
But daddy he was always workin’ overtime
Too busy makin’ money, ‘stead of making memories
Man he’s wishin’ he could get the time back
But time doesn't work like that

So love ‘em while you can
Cause life's too short not to give a damn
Love ‘em while you can
Cause you might not get a second chance to
Tuck in your babies, make sure they're okay
Hold ‘em tight cause this life'll get crazy
No one knows when the good lord'll take ‘em by the hand
So love ‘em while you can

Never let another day go by thinkin’ you ain't got the time to love somebody
Never let another minute go by thinkin’ you ain't got the time to love somebody
Never let another second go by…

You gotta love ‘em, love ‘em while you can
Cause life's too short not to give a damn
Love ‘em while you can
Cause you might not get a second chance to
Tuck in your babies, make sure they're okay
Hold ‘em tight cause this life'll get crazy
No one knows when the good lord'll take ‘em by the hand
So just take ‘em by the hand
And love ‘em while you can





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rayne Johnson's song "Love Em While You Can" explore the theme of cherishing our loved ones and not taking them for granted. The first verse tells the story of someone who drank too much whiskey, leading to their untimely death. The singer expresses their anger and regret for not spending more time loving instead of judging. They wish they could turn back time, but the reality is that time doesn't work that way. The chorus emphasizes the importance of loving our loved ones while we can, highlighting the brevity of life and the uncertainty of a second chance. The second verse introduces another story, this time about a young girl facing cancer. Her mom is by her side, but her dad is always busy working to make money instead of making memories. He also wishes he could get the time back. The message of the song is to not let time slip away, reminding listeners to love their family and friends every chance they get.


Line by Line Meaning

Whiskey finally caught up to ‘em
They had been consuming whiskey for a long time, causing negative effects on their health.


Took the life right out of ‘em
The excessive consumption of whiskey resulted in their eventual death.


We were cracking jokes in the hospital room when the Doctor said there's nothing he can do
Even in the face of imminent death, they maintained a sense of humor, but the doctor informed them that there was no hope for recovery.


And I was mad as hell cause he Did it all to himself
The artist feels anger towards the person who brought their demise upon themselves through their own actions.


Spent more time judgin’ 'stead a lovin'
Rather than expressing love and compassion, the artist wasted time criticizing and passing judgement on the person now facing death.


Now I’m wishin’ I could get the time back
The singer regrets not utilizing their time better and wishes they could turn back time.


But time doesn't work like that
Unfortunately, it is impossible to change or reverse the passage of time.


So Love ‘em while you can
One should express love and care for others while they are still alive and present in one's life.


Cause life's too short not to give a damn
Life is too brief to not show concern and care for others.


Cause you might not get a second chance to Call up your momma
There is no guarantee of having a second opportunity to reach out to important people in one's life, like one's mother.


Make sure she's okay
It is important to check on the well-being and happiness of loved ones, especially mothers.


Check on an old friend ‘cause life can get crazy
In the unpredictable nature of life, it is crucial to regularly check on old friends and offer support and care.


No one knows when the good lord'll take ‘em by the hand
The exact time of someone's death is uncertain and out of human control.


Life had finally caught up to her
The consequences of her actions and life circumstances finally led to her unfavorable situation.


Second time around cancer comin’ back to her
She experienced a recurrence of cancer, indicating that she had already battled the disease in the past.


Her momma never left her side
Throughout her difficult journey, her mother remained constantly by her daughter's side.


But daddy he was always workin’ overtime
Her father, on the other hand, was consistently working extra hours and prioritizing his job over spending quality time with his family.


Too busy makin’ money, ‘stead of making memories
Instead of creating lasting memories with his daughter, her father focused solely on earning a living and accumulating wealth.


Man he’s wishin’ he could get the time back
The father deeply regrets not prioritizing his daughter and wishes he could rewind time to make amends.


Never let another day go by thinkin’ you ain't got the time to love somebody
One should never allow the passing of another day to convince them that they are too busy to show love and affection towards others.


Never let another minute go by thinkin’ you ain't got the time to love somebody
Similarly, one should not waste even a single minute assuming they do not have time to express love and care for others.


Never let another second go by…
Not even a second should be lost without demonstrating love and concern for the people in one's life.


You gotta love ‘em, love ‘em while you can
It is essential to actively and affectionately love and care for others during the limited time that one has with them.


Cause you might not get a second chance to Tuck in your babies, make sure they're okay
There is no assurance of having another opportunity to ensure the well-being of one's children and make them feel loved and protected.


Hold ‘em tight cause this life'll get crazy
In the midst of life's unpredictable nature, it is crucial to embrace and tightly hold onto loved ones to provide stability and comfort.


So just take ‘em by the hand
One should actively reach out and hold the hands of loved ones, symbolizing a connection of support and care.




Lyrics © THE RECORD BREAKERS
Written by: Joe Jordan, Jerry Lane, Mark Liggett

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