i wish i gave you more time

This song is a reflection on how we unfortunately fall victim to sacrificing too much in pursuit of work, careers, and futures we may never see. In the past, I have admittedly been caught in a vicious cycle of trying to improve things in my life, but giving up too much, leading to new problems needing solving.

While I have achieved my desired goals, the question left is whether it was worth it, especially as the people I did it for are no longer here. There have been many times when I could’ve visited a friend or relative, told them I loved them and appreciated them, and now the chance to do so is gone.

This song emphasises the need to put friends, family, and loved ones first, above worldly desires and material things. I wish I had given them more time, told them I loved them, and that they were important to me, and I wish they could see me now. I know they would be proud.

Moving forward, I’ve made significant efforts to limit letting my work take over my life, and to date, it has been working well.

Please tell the people important to you that you love them and that they are worth so much. The time you have with them is temporary, so please do not take it for granted.

lyrics

[verse 1]
i thought i was building a safer life
it hurts more than the years i sacrificed
i have to face the truth that burns my soul
that you won’t be coming back any more

[pre-chorus]
i was too busy chasing my days
to notice yours were running out
i was too busy stuck in my ways
you were gone before i figured it out

[chorus]
i wish i gave you more time
i wish that i’d made things right
i wish you were still here alive

i hate that you’re not around
i wish you could see me know
i know that you’d be so proud

[verse 2]
but now it’s over
it’s all over

your name’s stitched deep in everything i’ve done
but what’s the point if i’ve lost everyone
now i stand on the things that broke me
but what’s the point if you’re not here to see

[pre-chorus]
and now your space stays cold and still
and all this noise can’t fill what you filled
i missed the chance to say goodbye
i’ll never have you back in my life

[chorus]
i wish i gave you more time
i wish that i’d made things right
i wish you were still here alive

i hate that you’re not around
i wish you could see me know
i know that you’d be so proud