That's Living
Risky Nights and Life's Short Season: That's Living by The Baseball Project
Lyrics
Jose Fernandez got a call from a friend
Jose Fernandez received a call from a friend.
Around 10 o' clock on the night his life would end
The call happened around 10 o'clock, just before his fatal incident.
He said I got a boat, it's a beautiful night
His friend proposed going out on a boat on a beautiful night along the Florida coast.
The Florida coast is a wonderous sight
Describing the beauty of the Florida coast.
You're not starting for days, let's go for a ride
His friend suggested going for a ride since Jose wasn't starting for days in his baseball schedule.
You might say time is on our side
The suggestion implies they have enough time.
And some may have questioned, the timing or the risk
Some might question the timing or risk involved in the decision.
Or the investment for the Marlins
Refers to potential concerns regarding the investment made by the Marlins.
And potential damage that could never be fixed
Mentions potential irreparable damage to the team due to the loss.
But a life of caution isn't for the young
Choosing caution isn't the way of the young; they prioritize fun in the limited time they have.
We only get a little time, ya gotta have a lot of fun
Life is short, so it's essential to have fun.
The ways you push the limits and test the edge
Emphasizes testing boundaries and living on the edge.
Without those moments you may as well be dead.
Life without these daring moments feels lifeless.
That's living
Summarizes the essence of this adventurous lifestyle as 'living'.
His buddy came along, they met at the dock
Jose's friend joined him at the dock.
He said I've got a little coke, a couple of beers
His friend brought substances to enhance the experience.
To cut us through the darkness and the fog
Describes their plan to navigate through the night.
We can test the night, test the speed, test the shoreline and the reef
They aim to test the limits of the night, speed, shoreline, and reef.
And be back before dawn and you can get a little sleep
The plan was to return before dawn to allow Jose to rest.
And maybe some would say he should have been in his bed
Some might think he should have been in bed by midnight, preparing for his next baseball start.
Before midnight, saying prayers, reading a book
Suggests alternative activities he could have been doing instead of the risky boat ride.
And thinking about the next start ahead
Alludes to the responsibility he should have been considering regarding his career.
And there's no need to recount the rest
Indicates a decision not to dwell on the specific details of the incident.
or theorize how those final moments went
Avoids speculating on the final moments before the tragedy.
A young man who could have had it all was lost that night
Expresses the loss of a young man with immense potential.
We wring our hands and curse the gods and say
Reflects on the reaction of people questioning why he took such a risk.
why would a young man with everything to gain
Questioning why someone with everything would take such a chance.
take such a chance and test the odds
Asking about the reasoning behind testing fate.
Someone's gotta take the blame
Suggests assigning blame for the incident.
Someone's gotta take the blame. Who's gonna take the blame?
Reiterates the question of who should be blamed for the tragedy.
It's only human nature to try to find a reason
Humans tend to seek reasons for tragic events.
For tragedy, an early end to life's short season
Reflects on the premature end of a life.
And we shake our heads, tut tut we say
Expresses disapproval or disbelief at the decision made.
I don't think I would have done it that way
States a personal reluctance to act similarly in a given situation.
Sometimes we do the things that others won't
Acknowledges that sometimes people do what others won't, risking consequences.
We get away with it. But what if we don't?
Acknowledges that risky behavior might not always result in negative outcomes.
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