So apparently the vocalist, Steve, said this whole album is about remaining positive in a demoralizing situation and always looking forward to something better ("grass is greener on the other side")... and it makes a lot of sense if you read the lyrics to this song with that message in mind... ex: "how are you still holding on?" to hope and optimism.
But to me, this song just screams "life is too short to always be worrying". A similar message, but instead of looking forward to a brighter future, just accepting the fragility of life and living in the moment... ex: "one day its here and then its gone". Life flies by, especially the older you get; it only gets faster. It can also end so suddenly and unexpectedly (heart attack, car accident, etc.)
I'm not a religious individual; my philosophy on life is that it should be lived to fullest and you should spend as much time enjoying humanity's pleasures and stresses (that's what makes us human), and enjoy as much time as you can with your loved ones while you're here... ex. "don't waste your time on your own".
Ultimately, no need to try and deceiver the meaning of life, why we're here, whats our purpose and whats the bigger picture... people ponder these things and wonder and worry til their very last day lying in their death bed...ex. "as your heart gets bigger... as your skin gets thicker... what's it all about?"... don't waste your time worrying about whats beyond this life, it'll be a life wasted. Instead, just enjoy the moment and everything this world has to offer you.
So apparently the vocalist, Steve, said this whole album is about remaining positive in a demoralizing situation and always looking forward to something better ("grass is greener on the other side")... and it makes a lot of sense if you read the lyrics to this song with that message in mind... ex: "how are you still holding on?" to hope and optimism.
But to me, this song just screams "life is too short to always be worrying". A similar message, but instead of looking forward to a brighter future, just accepting the fragility of life and living in the moment... ex: "one day its here and then its gone". Life flies by, especially the older you get; it only gets faster. It can also end so suddenly and unexpectedly (heart attack, car accident, etc.)
I'm not a religious individual; my philosophy on life is that it should be lived to fullest and you should spend as much time enjoying humanity's pleasures and stresses (that's what makes us human), and enjoy as much time as you can with your loved ones while you're here... ex. "don't waste your time on your own".
Ultimately, no need to try and deceiver the meaning of life, why we're here, whats our purpose and whats the bigger picture... people ponder these things and wonder and worry til their very last day lying in their death bed...ex. "as your heart gets bigger... as your skin gets thicker... what's it all about?"... don't waste your time worrying about whats beyond this life, it'll be a life wasted. Instead, just enjoy the moment and everything this world has to offer you.