The Tim Mcgraw Live Like You Were Dying song was written by the songwriting team of Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman. The duo wrote the song based on family and friends who learned of terminal illnesses(cancers), and how folks had a new perspective on life when learning they had limited time left to live.
This song spent seven weeks atop of the Billboard country music charts and the music video (directed by Sherman Halsey) was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2004 Academy of Country Music Awards. Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying” video debuted on CMT.com on June 15, 2004. This song was ranked the #1 country music song for the year 2004 on the Billboard Year-end country chart.
This powerful country music ballad reminds us all to embrace life’s precious moments, to live without regrets, and to seize every opportunity that comes our way. Let us delve into the inspiring story behind this timeless anthem. Watch the music video and check out the written lyrics below.
Tim McGraw Live Like You Were Dying Music Video
The song’s lyrics focus on experiencing life to its fullest and becoming a better person.
Tim McGraw Live Like You Were Dying Lyrics:
He said I was in my early 40’s,
With a lot of life before me,
And a moment came that stopped me on a dime.
I spent most of the next days, lookin’ at the x-rays,
Talkin’ ’bout the options and talkin’ ’bout sweet time.
Asked him when it sank in, that this might really be the real end.
How’s it hit ya, when you get that kind of news.
Man what ya do.
And he says,
[Chorus]
I went sky divin’,
I went rocky mountain climbin’,
I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu.
And I loved deeper,
And I spoke sweeter,
And I gave forgiveness I’ve been denying,
And he said someday I hope you get the chance,
To live like you were dyin’.
He said I was finally the husband,
That most the time I wasn’t.
And I became a friend a friend would like to have.
And all the sudden goin’ fishing,
Wasn’t such an imposition.
And I went three times that year I lost my dad.
Well I finally read the good book,
And I took a good long hard look at what I’d do
If I could do it all again.
And then.
[Chorus]
Like tomorrow was a gift and you’ve got eternity
To think about what you do with it,
What could you do with it, what can
I do with with it, what would I do with it.
[Chorus]
Sky divin’,
I went rocky mountain climbin’,
I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu.
And I loved deeper,
And I spoke sweeter,
And I watched an eagle as it was flyin’.
And he said someday I hope you get the chance,
To live like you were dyin’.
To live like you were dyin’.
To live like you were dyin’.
To live like you were dyin’.
To live like you were dyin’.
“Live Like You Were Dying” is a song that has the power to awaken the dormant spirit within us all. Its emotionally charged lyrics, combined with McGraw’s soulful voice, create an unforgettable experience that stays with the listener long after the song ends. This timeless anthem serves as a poignant reminder to seize the day, cherish our loved ones, and never lose sight of what truly matters. So, let us all embrace life’s fragility, live without regrets, and make every moment count, just as Tim McGraw implores us to do. Remember to “share” the Tim McGraw Live Like You Were Dying song with friends and family as a great message to live by.
