Borrowing Time

Journey of Redemption: Understanding 'Borrowing Time' by The Byrds
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Lyrics

Good-bye I won't be long

Departure with the intention of a swift return

I am on my way back home

En route to my place of residence

So much I've got to say

There's a lot I need to communicate

I hope you'll understand my way

Desire for comprehension of my actions


Borrowing time

Living beyond expected or allotted time

You know it just ain't right

Acknowledgment that this extension is not proper

It's so hard to believe

Difficult to accept or believe what has occurred

All that's passed behind

Everything that has happened previously


I've been gone so long

Been away for an extended duration

At times I can't tell right from wrong

Difficulty in distinguishing between right and wrong

Stay away from sleepless nights

Avoidance of nights without sleep

Waiting for the morning light

Anticipation for the arrival of daylight

Why do you worry

Questioning the reasons for concern

Why do you cry

Questioning the reasons for tears

Come tomorrow morning

Assurance that worries will cease by morning

All your fears will die

Reassurance that fears will dissipate


Good-bye I won't be long

Reiteration of imminent departure

I'm on my way back home

Reaffirmation of the return journey

So much I've got to say

Restatement of a need for extensive communication

I hope you'll understand my way

Desire for comprehension of personal path or choices

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