Before It's Too Late
The Goo Goo Dolls Lyrics
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Buried beneath all the lies
And I stood at a distance
To feel who you are
Hiding myself in your eyes
And hold on before it's too late
Until we leave this behind
It's all that we need in our lives
And the risk that might break you
Is the one that would save
A life you dont live is still lost
So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real til it's gone
And hold on before its too late
Until we leave this behind
Don't fall just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives
So live like you mean it
Love til you feel it
It's all that we need in our lives
So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real til it's gone
Hold on before its too late
Until we leave this behind
Don't fall just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives
Hold on before its too late
Until we leave this behind
Don't fall just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives
It's all that we need in our lives
It's all that I need in my life
The Goo Goo Dolls’ song “Before It’s Too Late” is a poignant meditation on the importance of living authentically in the face of uncertainty and fear. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the struggle to understand the truth beneath the lies of the everyday world, emphasizing the need to hold onto and protect one’s own identity in the face of the unknown. The lyrics encourage listeners to resist the urge to conform or give in to their anxieties, instead urging them to “stand on the edge” with the singer and “hold back your fear and see,” recognizing that “Nothing is real til it’s gone.”
The repeated refrain, “Hold on before it’s too late,” emphasizes the urgency of this message and implores listeners not to lose themselves in the chaos and confusion of life. Instead, the song urges listeners to “live like you mean it” and “love til you feel it,” emphasizing the importance of embracing life and all its uncertainties with open arms. Through its beautiful and emotional lyrics, “Before It’s Too Late” serves as an inspiring call to action for anyone facing the challenges of life and searching for meaning and purpose in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I wondered through fiction to look for the truth
I searched through made-up stories to find the real facts.
Buried beneath all the lies
The truth is hidden and hard to find in a web of deceit.
And I stood at a distance to feel who you are
I observed you from afar to get a sense of your personality.
Hiding myself in your eyes
I feel safe and protected when I look into your eyes.
And hold on before it's too late
Don't give up hope, there's still time to make things right.
Until we leave this behind
Only once we overcome our problems can we move forward.
Don't fall just be who you are
Stay true to yourself and don't be swayed by others' opinions.
It's all that we need in our lives
Authenticity is the key to a fulfilling existence.
And the risk that might break you is the one that would save
Sometimes the scariest decision is the right one for positive change.
A life you dont live is still lost
If you don't take chances and live to the fullest, you've wasted your life.
So stand on the edge with me
Take a leap of faith and face your fears alongside me.
Hold back your fear and see
Don't let your anxiety hold you back from experiencing life.
Nothing is real til it's gone
You often don't appreciate something until it's too late and it's gone.
So live like you mean it
Live passionately and with purpose.
Love til you feel it
Don't hold back your emotions, let yourself fall in love.
It's all that we need in our lives
Love is the foundation for a fulfilling life.
It's all that I need in my life
The power of love is personally essential to me.
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Written by: JOHN RZEZNIK
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@jairgarcia1986
Before It's Too Late"
I wander through fiction to look for the truth
Buried beneath all the lies
and I stood at a distance
To feel who you are
Hiding myself in your eyes
And
[Chorus:]
hold on before it's too late
We'll run till we leave this behind
Don't fall just be who you are
It's all that we need in our lives
and the risk that might break you
Is the one that would save
A life you don't live is still lost
So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real 'til it's gone
[Chorus]
So live like you mean it
Love 'til you feel it
It's all that we need in our lives
So stand on the edge with me
Hold back your fear and see
Nothing is real 'til it's gone
[Chorus x2]
It's all that we need in our lives
It's all that I need in my life
@sean9373
"50 years from now when you're looking back at your life don't you want to say you had the guts to get in the car?" Damn that scene and this song puts things in to perspective. the present is so immeasurably valuable. To take chances and dont be afraid to make mistakes. Live like you mean it
@Fiers88
ok Sean Flannery-Bernal 11 months ago (edited)
@kissycake13
16 Wishes yesss!!
@Lightmakerslife
Yes
@carlhdz8201
The movie wasn´t good as well, but ill never forgetr this scene
@gustavobonavita5154
And love till you feel it.
@BrianMarrino236
The sequels for Transformers may be bigger, but the first one will always be the best
@Commander_Shepard.
TF3 and Bumblebee came the closest, but TF1 remains the best.
@r_d_l_m
BUMBLEBE IS GOOD, TF1, TF2 AND TF3 GREAT, TF4 BORED, TF5 OK.
@Commander_Shepard.
TF5 is the worst thing that happened to Transformers since TF4