NICKELBACK - If Today Was Your Last Day Lyrics

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?

• Regina Quintero

  indeed often times we take life for granted, but each and everyday is a blessing.

• Dawn Tecumseh Piniak

  Sometimes the best words of wisdom are found in song lyrics! awesome

• Madania Kee

  nice song..

• Ndila Atmor Njagi

  do what you would do if you knew u wa to die today.

• Anonymous

  this is such a good song i think that nickleback is a good band a inapropriate song every here and there but they are awesome

• camila john

  Too many people wait until the last moment to make ammends; they always think there'll be tomorrow. I found God; He was always there. My true love moves too much to find him; sweetie - call me before your last day. camila

• Anonymous

  Who is his FRIEND ? Vary wise! Great !

• Anonymous

  The lyrics to this song is so true. Today could very well be your last day, and you may not know it. Always live each day like your last. Thank you Nickelback for giving those words of wisdom to everyone. You guys rock!!

• Anonymous

  Hehe. 5/5

• Anonymous

  This song really hits home; I lost my older brother a month ago, he was 24 years old and died from Diabetes complications. This song was played at his funeral:-/

• Anonymous

  Boy does this song ever hit home!! I have a stepmother with cancer and though in remission, she is a very angry woman. I wish I could give her these lyrics so she could see what she is doing and why she should live every day like it was her last! Really hits home for me and leave it to Nickel Back to record such a great song. I am never disappointed with this band, and their lyrics always come from an old soul writing about "todays' issues. Cudos to the band.... keep them coming.

• Anonymous

  I lost my DaD and still to this day and to this day 2 years later I still cry for him but this song should become a way of life for everyone he was here 1 min and literally gone from a heart attck the next minute. Nobody had any notice so live life like the song say's cause it could really be your last day and you may not know it..

• Anonymous

  Very good song. I take that back. Very great song. But this site has a few mistakes. Just a few small ones.

• Anonymous

  Everyone needs to live life by this message. It's so inspiring. Each day is gift not a given right!!

• Anonymous

  This song should move us all, and give inspiration to those in search of the true meaning of life, cause you have to live today and know that today might be the last day and tommorrow will be too late.I know this from personal experience cause I almost lost my life to cancer last year and this song opened my eyes to what that truly meant.

• Anonymous

  this remind me of my soldier friend in Afghan...tears keep fallin from my eyes.
  
  Nickelback is the best ever band!!!keep it up!

• Anonymous

  Really good song, amd a great anthem for life!!!!!!! :-] Rock on!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Anonymous

  i like how all u morons say tht its the wrong lyrics when its clearly the right ones. wow u all fail

• Anonymous

  I've always enjoyed Nickelback but this song is really, really awesome and so true - Thanks for continuing to share your talents and abilities with so many!

• Anonymous

  NICKELBACK ROCKS!!! and this song has a very good meaning to many people, i love bands and artists that write songs that have a way of describing everyday life problems.

• Anonymous

  i lost my partner earlier this year, and my god, this song has become my anthem - its so true. life is a gift and we should be living it like everyday was our last.

• Anonymous

  I love Nickelback, lyrics to make you think of the life we have and how we live it. These guys are just awesome.

• Anonymous

  love the lyrics it has a really positive message and inspirational vibe it really speaks to me dude...

• Anonymous

  Nickelback u guys rock ! Randy Jackoson plays "Gotta Be Somebody" ! I Had "Something in your Mouth"On my iPod!

• Anonymous

  this song is the absolutely the best advice for everyone at any age and so,so true.

• Anonymous

  Glad to see it's "leave old pictures in the past" and not "evil bitches in past" as it sounds.

• Anonymous

  I love the song, the lyrics were great and whoever says they aint then ur just idiots arent ya

• Anonymous

  this song rocks

• Anonymous

  this song is the best song ever bye nickleback bye far.

• Anonymous

  i love this song it kicks ass

• Anonymous

  i love this song

• patriots12

  i think that it is a perfect song only because i love nickleback

• Anonymous

  This song is Awesome it's total how I look at life. i just wish other people I would love to send this link to others out there. Total Love this song

• Anonymous

  my best friend gave me the best advice
  he said each day's a gift and not a given right.....

• Anonymous

  i would like to know what retard put there lyrics up because its the wrong lyrics, my 2 year old nephew could have done a better job at uploading lyrics

• Anonymous

  THESE AREN'T THE LYRICS

• Anonymous

  these are not the right lyrics for this nickelback song

• Anonymous

  EXACTLY PEOPLE GET THE RIGHT LYRICS....
  
  i dont no all the lyrics but i do no how it starts off
  
  my bestfriend gave me the best advice
  he said each days a gift and not a given right

• Anonymous

  Those lyrics are not Nickelback. That song is Fine Again by Seether!!