Borrowed Time
thekid.ACE Lyrics


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Back in the states
It's more fun
You ain't free when
Your life's so undone
When your freedom relies
On how well you can hide
On how fast you can run
I just got tired
I got old enough to see
How much like a prison
Temporary freedom can be

When you got no plans
And you got no dreams
You can watch your life
Running out on you
In a dirty stream
And you got no use
And you got no voice
You can't live on
Peace of mind
Like you thought you could
If you made your choice

My heart is strong
I was so sure of myself
I had a feeling I could
Take hard times
As well as anyone else
But I lost your picture
And I lost a dear
Old friend of mine
People take more chances
When they're living
On borrowed time

When you got no plans
And you got no dreams
You can watch your life
Running out on you
In a dirty stream
When you got no use
When you got no voice
And you can't live on
Peace of mind




Like you thought you could
When you made your choice

Overall Meaning

In the song "Borrowed Time" by thekid.ACE, the lyrics explore the idea of feeling trapped and limited in one's own life. The first verse suggests that being back in the states, where life is supposed to be more enjoyable and free, is not necessarily the case. The mention of an undone life and the need to hide and run implies that personal freedom is constrained by circumstances that force one to constantly evade and escape. The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and weariness, as the singer becomes tired and realizes that temporary freedom can feel like a prison.


The second verse delves deeper into a state of hopelessness and aimlessness. The absence of plans and dreams leaves the individual watching their life slip away like a dirty stream, emphasizing a feeling of deterioration and lack of purpose. The phrase "no use" and "no voice" implies a sense of feeling insignificant and unable to make a meaningful impact. The line "you can't live on peace of mind like you thought you could if you made your choice" suggests that the singer expected peace of mind to sustain them, but it is no longer enough to provide fulfillment and meaning.


In the third verse, the lyrics focus on the strength of the singer's heart and their belief in their ability to endure difficult times. However, the loss of a picture and a dear old friend highlights the fragility of their emotional state and the toll that borrowed time takes. The mention of people taking more chances when living on borrowed time implies that when one feels their time is limited, they are more willing to risk and seize opportunities, even if they may come at a cost.


Overall, the lyrics of "Borrowed Time" offer a reflection on the limitations and constraints individuals may feel in their lives. The song conveys a sense of disillusionment and the realization that temporary freedom can feel like a prison. It explores themes of aimlessness, insignificance, and the importance of making meaningful choices in life. It also touches on the fragile nature of emotions and the idea of embracing opportunities when time feels limited.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in the states
Returning to my home country, where things are familiar


It's more fun
It provides a sense of enjoyment or excitement


You ain't free when
True freedom is not attainable when


Your life's so undone
Your life is filled with chaos or unfinished business


When your freedom relies
When your ability to be free depends


On how well you can hide
On how effectively you can conceal your true self


On how fast you can run
On how quickly you can escape from your problems


I just got tired
I became exhausted or weary


I got old enough to see
I reached a point in my life where I realized


How much like a prison
How closely resembling a prison


Temporary freedom can be
Freedom that is only temporary or fleeting


When you got no plans
When you lack direction or goals


And you got no dreams
And you lack aspirations or ambitions


You can watch your life
You are forced to observe your life


Running out on you
Slipping away or escaping your grasp


In a dirty stream
In a negative or undesirable manner


And you got no use
And you lack purpose or significance


And you got no voice
And you lack the ability to express yourself


You can't live on
You cannot sustain yourself solely on


Peace of mind
A sense of tranquility or contentment


Like you thought you could
As you previously believed or expected


If you made your choice
If you consciously made a decision


My heart is strong
I possess emotional resilience or fortitude


I was so sure of myself
I had confidence in my abilities or decisions


I had a feeling I could
I had a sense of belief or certainty that I could


Take hard times
Endure difficult or challenging situations


As well as anyone else
At the same level as others


But I lost your picture
But I misplaced or no longer have your image or representation


And I lost a dear
And I experienced the loss of a beloved or cherished


Old friend of mine
Long-standing friend from my past


People take more chances
Individuals are inclined to take greater risks


When they're living
When they exist or reside


On borrowed time
In a state of limited or borrowed lifespan




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@user-ne5is9ro2c

The visuals on this go crazy, good work ace

@katl8650

Definitely my favorite song by you so far! Keep up the good work!

@9olar

Been here for a long time. I have nothing else to say except I’m proud of you. And Cyrus, you did an amazing job with the vid.

@MadJackalopegaming

This song actually got such a vibe bro keep it up!!! (as does your other music ofc)

@Gravy_SHMOOPA

Bruh you too good of a singer to only have 5 k subs,bruh you deserve way more mane

@fxi9xl

he has 738k monthly listeners on spotify, hes gonna blow up on yt anytime soon

@aidancrowley179

Turn your vocals up 😭 but this dude definitely goona go somewhere as long as he sticks to what he knows is good

@darksalamander1553

I met this dude on Gtag. Props to this man for making a good song🎶

@draxtonalex

finally. an official mv. hang in there till last ACE

@EddieBallesteroze

❤🎉❤ diggin it ACE

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