Lifetime

Maxwell

I was reborn when I was broken
I wouldn't believe, I wouldn't believe, no
Been through a storm, no use in hoping
That you would come rescue me
Somehow your love set me free

And I, I can let my life pass me by
Or I can get down and try
Work it all out this lifetime
Work it on out this time
I can let it all pass me by
Or I can get down and try
Work it all out this lifetime, lifetime

There was a time when love wasn't chosen
Now I'm just open for more
Now I'm just reaching out for something better
Than I had before, girl
There ain't a bottom line in your world

Ooh and I, I can let my life pass me by
Or I can get down and try
Work it all out this lifetime
Work it on out this time

I can let it all pass me by
Or I can just try and try
I can move to the light
Oh if I take it one day at a time (oh I)
Oh spread my love out and fly
Oh I (I can move to the light)
Ooh I can just make you understand
That love is not a fairy tale in a melody
If you want it you can have it girl
Maybe you will see, maybe you will see
Ooh oh oh whoa oh
(Lifetime, lifetime)

And I, I can let my life pass me by
I can just try and try
Work it all out this lifetime, lifetime

I can let it all pass me by
Or I can get just, all right now
(Lifetime, lifetime)
I can let my life pass me by
Work it on (Lifetime, lifetime)
I can let my life pass me by
There's no way, there's no way
I won't leave you, I won't leave (Lifetime, lifetime)
I can let my life pass me by
You're so mine, baby
(Lifetime, lifetime)


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    When you first fall in love, when everything is exciting and fresh, it is easier to be in love. Sometimes after a "stormy" relationship, you have to "choose" to love that person. I feel the song says, he can either let the relationship "pass by" by letting it end, or he can try and work out all the problems and salvage what they have. It's about taking an active role in your life and doing what it takes to get what you want. Not applying yourself will let everything pass you by including a relationship that needs some work.

    jlhorreson May 24, 2008   Link

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