Life Is Short
Seizing Life's Moments: Andrew Southworth's Anthem of Living Without Regrets
Lyrics
Life is short so I'm gone live mine
Life is short, and the speaker is determined to live their life to the fullest.
No sacrifice for some peace of mind
Choosing not to make sacrifices for the sake of peace of mind.
Life is short and we can't rewind
Life cannot be reversed or undone; there are no second chances.
Real happiness isn't hard to find
Asserting that genuine happiness is easily attainable.
But you caught me on the side
Someone has discovered the speaker's hidden or private activities.
Caught me on the sidelines
The speaker was observed from the sidelines or from a distance.
But you caught me on my death bed
The observer caught the speaker in a vulnerable state, possibly near death.
Breathing in my last breath
Describing a moment close to death, with the speaker taking their last breath.
Full of regrets
Feeling remorseful and burdened by past mistakes.
If you catch me on the side
Similar to line 6, emphasizing being caught in a compromising situation.
Catch me on the sidelines
Reiterating the theme of being observed or judged from the sidelines.
Watching the world pass me by
Feeling detached from the world, watching life pass by without active participation.
Hit me on the side
Asking for a wake-up call or a reminder to take action.
Hit me on the side of the head
Emphasizing the need for a strong impact or realization.
And remind me that I have to try
Being reminded to make an effort and not passively let life happen.
Life is short so I'm gone live mine
Repetition of the determination to live life fully without compromising.
No sacrifice for some peace of mind
Choosing not to sacrifice personal well-being for the sake of peace.
Life is short and we can't rewind
Reiterating the irreversibility of life and the importance of seizing the moment.
Real happiness isn't hard to find
Stating that true happiness is easily accessible.
But you caught me on the side
Repeating the idea of being discovered or observed from the side.
Caught me on the sidelines
Being noticed or caught in a situation, possibly indicating vulnerability.
Oh no I am nothing
Expressing a sense of insignificance or emptiness without passion.
Without all my passion
The speaker acknowledges that their passion is a crucial part of their identity.
This time I will put it
Prioritizing passion and committing to placing it first in their life.
First in line this time
The speaker intends to prioritize passion ahead of other aspects of life.
Life is short so I'm gone live mine
Reiterating the determination to live life to the fullest.
No sacrifice for some peace of mind
Affirming the choice not to compromise for the sake of peace of mind.
Life is short and we can't rewind
Repeating the idea that life cannot be rewound, urging action in the present.
Real happiness isn't hard to find
Restating the belief that genuine happiness is easily within reach.
If you catch me on the side
Similar to lines 6 and 12, emphasizing being caught in a compromising situation.
Pull me on the sideline
A request to be pulled from the sidelines, suggesting a desire for active involvement.
Watching the world pass me by
Feeling disconnected from the world and observing life passing by.
Hit me on the side
Asking for a impactful reminder or wake-up call to take action.
Hit me on the side of the head
Emphasizing the need for a strong impact or realization.
And remind me that I have to try
Reiterating the importance of being reminded to actively try and not be passive.
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