• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums
This Is Your Life
The Juliana Theory Lyrics
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the fire's burning low?
The Juliana Theory's "This Is Your Life" is an introspective song about questioning one's purpose and the meaning of life. The opening line, "Baby, you say, 'this is your life, well where is mine?'" suggests the confusion and dissatisfaction one feels when they realize they are not living their own life, but merely going through the motions. The line "how you gonna get there going nowhere?" reflects the feeling of being stuck and not knowing how to move forward.
The lyrics suggest that living a life without purpose or passion will lead to burning out and ultimately dying with regret. The lines "you gave up baby. you sold out?" imply that the person has given up on their dreams and settled for a life they do not truly want. The line "let too many go, and you will be history too" highlights the fleeting nature of life and how easily one can be forgotten.
The chorus, "you see the world is only temporary. everybody's scared only temporary. how you gonna hold out when the fire's burning low?" implies that life is short and one should not waste it being afraid or living without intention. The song encourages the listener to find their purpose and live fully, before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you say, "this is your life, well where is mine?"
The singer questions why their life seems to be going nowhere and feels unfulfilled, despite being told that they are in control of their own destiny.
how you gonna get there going nowhere?
The singer challenges the listener to consider how they will achieve their goals if they continue to lack direction and purpose in their life.
burn yourself out. die you.
The singer warns against giving in to destructive behaviors and urges the listener to take control of their life before it becomes too late.
you gave up baby. you sold out?
The artist questions whether the listener has already given up on their dreams and settled for a life of mediocrity, or if they are still willing to fight for what they want.
life's a riddle. here's a clue.
The artist acknowledges that life can be confusing and difficult to navigate, but offers a small piece of advice or insight to help the listener along their journey.
you see, a moment's too soon.
The singer reminds the listener that life is fleeting and that they should not waste any time in pursuing their dreams and desires.
you see the world is only temporary. everybody's scared only temporary.
The singer emphasizes the impermanence of life and suggests that everyone experiences fear and uncertainty at some point, but that these feelings will eventually pass.
let too many go, and you will be history too.
The artist warns that if the listener fails to take action and make a meaningful impact on the world, they will be forgotten and fade into obscurity.
"why?" you ask me. "why?" I'll tell you. "why?" I will tell that they'll be no one too.
The artist responds to the listener's questioning with a sense of urgency, underscoring the importance of taking control of one's life before it is too late and emphasizing that no one else can do it for them.
how you gonna hold out when the fire's burning down?
The artist challenges the listener to persevere in the face of obstacles or challenges, using a metaphor of a burning fire to represent the trials and tribulations of life.
this is your life, well where is it now?
The singer concludes by asking a rhetorical question, imploring the listener to take stock of their life and consider whether they are truly living up to their potential or merely going through the motions.
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