Lifetime
These Kids Wear Crowns Lyrics


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She knows
we all have to grow old
and walk the winding road.
The fires we burn go cold.
Today she stumbles on her way
to find the words to say
get back to yesterday.
Give it all that you got
cause you got
to feel your heart pound
and you got got got
to put your foot down.
Lets figure it out now.

We're living a lifetime in a minute. It'll pass right by if you let it.
So make it tonight, make it tonight. Cause this is our lifetime
and we just wanna live it.
A life time in a minute.
If you blink your eyes
you could miss it.
So make it tonight,
make it tonight.
Cause this is our lifetime
(and we just wanna live it).

She waves.
She never makes mistakes
but she, ll never get away.
You can't always play it safe.

Give it all that you got
cause you got
to feel your heart pound
and you got got got
to put your foot down.
Lets figure it out now.

We're living a lifetime in a minute. It'll pass right by if you let it.
So make it tonight, make it tonight. Cause this is our lifetime
and we just wanna live it.
A life time in a minute.
If you blink your eyes
you could miss it.
So make it tonight,
make it tonight.
Cause this is our lifetime

So get up get up get up x3
Cause this is our lifetime

Just when we thought
it would last last forever
We're counting down the seconds
it's now or it's never
these moments disappear

I know we all have to grow old

We're living a lifetime in a minute. It'll pass right by if you let it.
So make it tonight, make it tonight. Cause this is our lifetime
and we just wanna live it.
A life time in a minute.
If you blink your eyes
you could miss it.
So make it tonight,
make it tonight.
Cause this is our lifetime

So get up get up get up x3
Cause this is our lifetime (and
we just wanna live it)

So get up get up get up x3




Cause this is our lifetime
and we just wanna live it

Overall Meaning

The song "Lifetime" by These Kids Wear Crowns is an ode to living in the present moment and enjoying every minute of life. The opening verses acknowledge that we all have to grow old and that the fires we burn in our youth eventually go cold, but the chorus encourages listeners to make the most of the time we have, as life is fleeting and can pass us by if we're not careful. The lyrics also touch on the idea that playing it safe can sometimes hold us back from truly living.


The repetition of "get up" in the bridge emphasizes the urge to take action and make the most of the moment, rather than letting life pass by. The song even directly acknowledges that these moments won't last forever and that we have to seize them while we can. Overall, "Lifetime" is an inspiring call to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

She knows
There's a sense of awareness and understanding in this person. They may have realized that we all have to age and someday face the end of the road.


we all have to grow old
Growing old and dying is something which everyone must eventually face. A sobering thought which can inspire people to make the most of their limited time.


and walk the winding road.
The journey of life is bumpy and twisted. It's a difficult path to navigate, but one which we must all face regardless.


The fires we burn go cold.
The passions which drive us eventually fade and die out over time. It's important to make the most of our interests while they still burn within us.


Today she stumbles on her way
Despite their earlier understanding, the person in the song still stumbles and has to overcome their struggles.


to find the words to say
Sometimes we struggle to find the right thing to express ourselves. It can be a frustrating, but ultimately necessary part of human communication.


get back to yesterday.
Looking backwards, we can be tempted to romanticize past moments which have already passed us by. Ultimately, dwelling in the past isn't healthy, and we should try to focus on the present.


Give it all that you got
Work hard and put in as much effort as possible into what you're doing. Leave nothing on the table.


cause you got
You have an opportunity right now, so don't waste it.


to feel your heart pound
Whatever you're doing, put everything into it. Get excited and feel your enthusiasm build inside you.


and you got got got
An excited repetition of the previous line, with emphasis placed on the importance of making the most out of these moments.


to put your foot down.
Act now, decisively. Commit to taking action in order to achieve whatever it is you're working towards.


Let's figure it out now.
It's important to take the first step and get started. Even if you don't know exactly what you're doing on your journey, taking action helps to provide clarity and direction.


We're living a lifetime in a minute.
It's easy to let moments pass us by without realizing their true value. In reality, we experience and live out our lives all within a very short space of time.


It'll pass right by if you let it.
Time it a fleeting thing, and it move quickly if we're not careful. People should take care to appreciate their experiences and make the most out of their limited days.


So make it tonight, make it tonight.
Act now, don't wait for tomorrow to start working towards what you want to achieve. Begin today, and don't let opportunities slip away from you.


Cause this is our lifetime
This moment in time is all we have. People should consider how they want to live their lives and make the most out of every second they have.


and we just wanna live it.
Ultimately, life is about experiencing as much as possible. Anyone who's passionate and driven will surely want to make the most out of their days on this Earth.


She waves.
A simple action, yet perhaps symbolic of the fleetingness of life itself. A reminder that one day all people will pass away.


She never makes mistakes
This is a person who is competent and capable. The fact that they're never seen to make any mistakes highlights their strengths and abilities.


but she'll never get away.
Even the most competent, capable people can't escape the inevitability of life's struggles and difficulties.


You can't always play it safe.
Sometimes you have to take risks in life, whether it's in your career, your relationships, or something else. People who always play it safe may end up missing out on meaningful experiences.


So get up get up get up x3
A call to action, telling people to shake off their fears and get moving. Don't wait around for success to come to you, go out and get it instead.


Just when we thought
There are moments in life when we feel most secure, when we think that everything has settled down and found its place.


it would last last forever
We must all come to terms with the fact that nothing lasts forever. Time moves on, and eventually everything will come to an end.


We're counting down the seconds
The real value of time is measured in seconds. Each one is precious and can never be regained once it has passed.


it's now or it's never
There's no room for hesitation or indecisiveness when it comes to making the most out of your life. Every second counts, and the opportunity to act might not arise again.


these moments disappear
Just as time moves on, individual moments in our lives can only be experienced once, and then never again. Each one is valuable and should be treasured while it lasts.




Writer(s): Matt Squire Copyright: Emi April Music Inc., Cletis Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

MarleyJay Cutarm

This is a beautiful song, and this will be my song till the day i die ♥

newstargreat

this is my favorite song in their songs

Kristina Iafrate

Have* not haft play it safe*, not hesitate disappear* not dissipate*

David Mu

Canada is good as gold.

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