Borrowed Time
TONYE Lyrics


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When I had you here, lord knows, I didn't see
What a gift had been, been bestowed on me
I took love for granted, cause I thought, you'd always be around
But nowadays, I look around, you're nowhere to be found

I'm a beg you, if you let me
I'm on borrowed time - don't forget me
I'll be blue, blue, blue til you come home
I'm a beg you, take back goodbye
Borrow the stars out from your eyes
Oh for one more night, would that be alright?

When I had you here, lord knows, lord knows I didn't see
What a sweet gift was bestowed on me, lord it was bestowed on me
I took love for granted, empty handed, now I look around
But you you're nowhere to be found
Lord, when will you come around

I'm a beg you, if you let me
I'm on borrowed time - don't forget me
I'll be blue, blue, blue til you come home
I'm a beg you, take back goodbye
Borrow the stars out from your eyes
Oh for one more night, would that be alright

I'm a beg you if you let me
I'm on borrowed time - don't forget me
I'm still picking up the pieces of my heart
I'm a beg you take back goodbye




Borrow the stars out from your eyes
Oh for one more night, would you be mine

Overall Meaning

In the song "Borrowed Time," TONYE reflects on the regrets and longing that come after losing someone they once took for granted. The first verse illuminates how the singer didn't fully appreciate the gift of love when they had it. They failed to recognize its significance and assumed that this person would always be there for them. However, as time has passed, they realize that the person is no longer in their life, and they yearn for their presence.


The chorus represents the singer's desperate plea to be remembered and not forgotten by this person who has left their life. They feel a sense of urgency, as if they are living on borrowed time, and they anxiously hope for the person's return. The repetition of the word "blue" reflects their sadness and longing, emphasizing the emotional state they are in since this person left.


The second verse emphasizes the regret and longing even further. The singer recognizes that this person was a precious gift that they didn't fully appreciate when they had them. Their realization leaves them feeling empty-handed and alone. They question when this person will come back into their life, longing for their return.


In the final chorus, the singer continues their desperate plea, recognizing that they are still trying to mend their broken heart. They yearn for this person to take back their previous goodbye and for them to be reunited. The mention of borrowing the stars out from their eyes signifies the desire to reclaim the beauty and wonder that this person brought into their life. They long for just one more night, hoping for a chance to make things right and rekindle the love they once had.


Overall, the song "Borrowed Time" is a heartfelt expression of regret, longing, and the desperate desire for a second chance in a relationship that was taken for granted. It explores the understanding that love is a precious gift that should never be underestimated or overlooked.


Line by Line Meaning

When I had you here, lord knows, I didn't see
In the past, I failed to realize the value of your presence


What a gift had been, been bestowed on me
Your presence was a precious gift given to me


I took love for granted, cause I thought, you'd always be around
I didn't appreciate love because I believed you would never leave


But nowadays, I look around, you're nowhere to be found
Nowadays, I search for you but you're no longer here


I'm a beg you, if you let me
I humbly request you, if you allow me


I'm on borrowed time - don't forget me
I'm living with limited time and I hope you won't forget me


I'll be blue, blue, blue til you come home
I'll feel sad and melancholic until you return


I'm a beg you, take back goodbye
I plead with you to revoke the farewell we said


Borrow the stars out from your eyes
Please let me borrow the sparkle in your eyes


Oh for one more night, would that be alright?
Oh, if we could have one more night together, would you be okay with it?


What a sweet gift was bestowed on me, lord it was bestowed on me
Such a wonderful blessing I received, it was truly bestowed upon me


I took love for granted, empty handed, now I look around
I foolishly disregarded love and now I find myself with nothing


But you you're nowhere to be found
However, you are nowhere to be found


Lord, when will you come around
Oh, dear Lord, when will you return?


I'm still picking up the pieces of my heart
I am still trying to mend my broken heart


Oh for one more night, would you be mine
If only I could have you for one more night, would you be mine?




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Written by: Tonye Aganaba

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