If Today Was Your Last Day was written by Chad Kroeger, the lead vocalist of Nickelback. The inspiration came after Kroeger had a dream about dying and reflecting on how people should live their lives as if each day was their last. The song encourages listeners to do good, forgive, and pursue their dreams without regrets.
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My best friend gave me the best advice
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He said each day's a gift and not a given right
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Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
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And try to take the path less traveled by
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That first step you take is the longest stride
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If today was your last day
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and tomorrow was too late
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Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
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Would you live each moment like your last?
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Leave old pictures in the past
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Donate every dime you have?
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If today was your last day
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Against the grain should be a way of life
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What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
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Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
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So live like you'll never live it twice
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Don't take the free ride in your own life
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If today was your last day
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and tomorrow was too late
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Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
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Would you live each moment like your last?
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Leave old pictures in the past
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Donate every dime you have?
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Would you call old friends you never see?
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Reminisce of memories
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Would you forgive your enemies?
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Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
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Swear up and down to God above
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That you finally fall in love
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If today was your last day
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If today was your last day
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Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
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You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars