Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Mantra I Try to Live By...


Anyway, one of my alltime favorite songs is a mantra that I live by (or at least try to live by) every day.  These are the lyrics:


Nickelback

"If today was your last day"

My best friend gave me the best advice  
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind  
And try to take the path less traveled by  
That first step you take is the longest stride
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late  
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?  
Would you live each moment like your last  
Leave old pictures in the past?  
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?  
What if, what if, if today was your last day?
Against the grain should be a way of life  
What's worth the price is always worth the fight  
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try  
So live like you're never living twice  
Don't take the free ride in your own life
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late  
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
 Would you live each moment like your last?  
Leave old pictures in the past?  
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?  
Would you forgive your enemies?  
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?  
Swear up and down to God above  
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?  
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes  
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life  
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late  
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?  
Would you live each moment like your last?  
Leave old pictures in the past?  
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?  
Would you forgive your enemies?  
And would you find that one you're dreaming of  
Swear up and down to God above  
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?