Schuyler has performed with artists including Sheryl Crow, Rachael Yamagata, Cary Brothers, Priscilla Ahn, and The Weepies. She has also played across North America with the Hotel Cafe tour, with fellow singer-songwriter, friend and collaborator, Joshua Radin, and most recently with Ben Taylor. Schuyler's pure sound and soulful lyrics have grabbed the attention of movie producers. She wrote and performed original music for the soundtrack to Zach Braff's film "The Last Kiss;" she was sought out by producer Reese Witherspoon to write and perform a song for the soundtrack of the film "Penelope;" and continues to contribute songs to many other film and television projects. An artist who is multi-talented, energetic, and versatile, Schuyler has appeared in several feature films and television shows including "Orange County" and "One Tree Hill."
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Last Day Of Our Lives
Schuyler Fisk Lyrics
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'Cause I don't wanna go another week again
I hang on to everything you left me
'Cause I can't go back
When the days go by
I'm making lists
I should be sleeping
All my favourites things
About You
I hate the way
That I've been feeling
'Cause I can't go back
When the days go by
Chorus:
I've given up trying to forget
And I've given in
I know I've made my bed
I wanna tell you
Everything I never said
And use this time
Like the last day of our lives
I'm a mess when I hear about you
Caught in a maze
Like an arcade game
Are you getting what you need to
Do you feel the same
Do you feel the same
CHORUS
Of our lives
Oh our lives
And time's been moving
Like a speed train
Always on the left lane
Brought me on the freeway
Nothing's gonna stop me
Not until I see your face
Everybody knows
I've been tripping over benches
And the deep, steep trenches
Running circles in the yard
Not getting far
But I gotta get to you
Damn I gotta get to you
Everybody knows
'Cause I've given up trying to forget
And I've given in
I know I've made my bed
I'm gonna tell you everything I never said
And use this time
Like the last day of our lives
Of our lives
Our lives
Stop now the speeding clock on Sunday
'Cause I don't wanna go another week
The opening lines of the song convey a sense of unease and a desire to stop time. The singer doesn't want to face another week without the person they're missing, and wants to hold on to the memories and things that person left behind. The second verse reveals that the singer is having trouble sleeping and is instead making lists of their favorite things about this person. Despite trying to forget them and move on, the singer has given up and wants to use the time they have left to tell this person everything they never did before.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's willingness to come clean and their acceptance of the consequences. They know they've made their bed and are ready to face the truth, even if it hurts. The line "use this time like the last day of our lives" is especially poignant, and implies that the singer is aware that their time with this person is limited, either because of distance or some other circumstance.
The bridge adds a sense of urgency to the song, as the singer is willing to go through extreme obstacles just to see this person again. The repetition of "everybody knows" adds to the idea that the singer is struggling with being vulnerable and admitting their feelings, but has reached a breaking point and can't hold back any longer.
Overall, "Last Day Of Our Lives" is a heartfelt and emotional ballad about the pain of missing someone and the anxiety of trying to hold on to memories before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop now the speeding clock on Sunday
I wish I could stop the time from passing, even if it's just a Sunday, because I don't want to go through another week without you.
'Cause I don't wanna go another week again
The thought of going through another week without you is too much to bear.
I hang on to everything you left me
I hold on to every memory and everything you left behind, as they are all I have left of you.
'Cause I can't go back
I cannot turn back time and have you here with me again.
When the days go by
As time passes, it becomes harder for me to let you go.
I'm making lists
To cope with my pain and confusion, I've started making lists of my favorite things about you.
I should be sleeping
It's late at night, and I really should be sleeping, but I can't stop thinking about you.
I write down
I've been writing down every thought and feeling I have about you, hoping it will help me process everything.
All my favourites things
I'm listing all the things I love about you, hoping it will remind me why I fell in love with you in the first place.
About You
All my lists revolve around you, as you are the only thing I can think about these days.
I hate the way
I despise how I've been feeling lately because it's so painful and overwhelming.
That I've been feeling
My emotions have been all over the place since you left, and I'm struggling to make sense of them.
Chorus: I've given up trying to forget
I've given up trying to forget about you, even though it hurts me deeply to think about you.
And I've given in
I've given up the fight and allowed myself to fully feel and experience all the emotions that come with loving and losing someone.
I know I've made my bed
I know that I'm responsible for the mistakes that led to our breakup, and I have to live with the consequences.
I wanna tell you
I have so many things I want to say to you, but I'm not sure if you're ready to hear them.
Everything I never said
There are so many things I should have told you when we were together, but I never found the courage to speak up.
And use this time
I want to use the time I have left to tell you how much you mean to me and how much I regret losing you.
Like the last day of our lives
I want to treat every moment I have with you like it's the last, cherishing every second we spend together.
I'm a mess when I hear about you
Every time I hear something about you, it sends me spiraling into a pit of sadness and despair.
Caught in a maze
I feel lost and confused, not sure how to navigate my feelings or how to move on from this heartbreak.
Like an arcade game
My emotions feel like a never-ending game of twists and turns, making it impossible for me to find a way out.
Are you getting what you need to
I worry that you're not happy or fulfilled without me, and I wonder if there's anything I could have done differently.
Do you feel the same
I wonder if you still have feelings for me or if you've moved on completely.
And time's been moving
Time has been passing quickly, and it feels like I'm stuck in this moment forever.
Like a speed train
Time flies by so quickly, and it's hard to keep up with everything that's happening around me.
Always on the left lane
It feels like I'm stuck in the slow lane of life, watching everyone else move on and leave me behind.
Brought me on the freeway
Life has taken me on a journey I never expected, and I'm not sure where I'm headed or how to get there.
Nothing's gonna stop me
No matter what obstacles come my way, I'm determined to keep going and find a way forward.
Not until I see your face
I won't be satisfied until I see you again and know that you're okay.
Everybody knows
I feel like everyone can see how much I'm hurting and struggling to move on.
I've been tripping over benches
Metaphorically speaking, my life has been full of obstacles and hurdles that keep getting in my way.
And the deep, steep trenches
The challenges I face sometimes feel like deep, dark ditches that are hard to climb out of.
Running circles in the yard
I feel like I'm stuck in the same place, going around in circles and never making any progress.
Not getting far
No matter how hard I try, it feels like I'm not making any progress in my life or in my healing process.
But I gotta get to you
No matter what it takes, I'm determined to find a way to be with you again.
Damn I gotta get to you
I'm frustrated and overcome with emotion, and all I can think about is getting to you.
Of our lives
I want to make the most of every moment we have, treating each one like it's our last together.
Our lives
Our lives together are precious and valuable, and I want to do everything I can to make them count.
Oh our lives
I'm filled with love and affection for you, and I want us to spend the rest of our lives together.
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.