FINNEAS - Only A Lifetime (Live From The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon/2021) 

"It's only a lifetime, it's only a while; it's not worth the anger you felt as a child" always makes me tear up. My favorite musician and lyricist ever. Thank you so much, finneas.

This sounds like a brilliant young man with an old soul, warning himself to stay wise. And taking us on a magical musical journey while doing so. Love it.

OK so I don't have very many friends who listen to FINNEAS so i'm kind of alone in my thoughts about the album. But what seems to be an unpopular opinion is that this song is the best song on the album. Hearing it live just now was something I didn't know I needed. The way he manages to capture the emotion... the pain from the COVID era is unlike anything else any other artist has put out. This song came out when I was going through a hard time. My family was all getting COVID, and some of them had it so bad we thought we might have to take them to the hospital. Then I got COVID, and while I wasn't losing my life this song helped me through quarantining in so many ways. It reminded me that there was something good out there and helped me think of the good times. It helped me remember after going through COVID that I should make the most of every situation, and I was still going through a hard time so that was something I really needed. And hearing it now at the end of a long day, it brings me back to center. It makes my heart swell. It brings me right back to all this pain, but also helps me remember and reflect on the times i've laughed so hard I start to cry, or the times I worry about my parents. I can't describe in words how much this song and album have helped me since their release, but that's my try. Thank you FINNEAS. ❤️❤️

Not ashamed to admit I frequently weep listening to Finneas. 🥺 Is there another artist who has so effectively captured the emotional pain of the COVID era? Nope.

3:39 "The fountain doesn't give you back your youth" One of my favorite lyrics in recent memory.

He seems to genuinely smile while singing. What a refreshing and inspiring performance.

You're a beautiful lyricist who never fails to capture the emotion behind the words - another fantastic performance! Bravo! ❤

Listening to this song live was one of the most magical moments of my very hard year. Thank you for creating this. This song is healing in so many ways for my anxious heart.

I feel so lucky that I found Finneas and listen to his music because every song is just phenomenal and his voice is amazing!! He never fails to write an amazing song

Only A Lifetime - Lyrics How do you know If you've done everything right? Is it the love you have at hand Or the cash you kiss at night? How do you know If it was worth it in the end? Did every second really count Or were there some you shouldn't spend On anything but anyone you love? Was this the life that you were dreaming of? A movie night, a yellow light You're slowing down and days are adding up So don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's only a while It's not worth the anger you felt as a child Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it I'm unimpressed By the people preaching pain For the sake of some small gain In the sake of someone's name I'm unprepared For my loved ones to be gone Call 'em way too often now Worry way too much about mom Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's only a while It's not worth the anger you felt as a child Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it It's family and friends, and that's the truth The fountain doesn't give you back your youth It's staying up too late at night and laughing under kitchen lights So hard you start to cry Don't waste the time you have waiting for time to pass It's only a lifetime That's not long enough You're not gonna like it without any love So don't waste it

Finneas is absolutely the best new solo male singer out there. His words mean so much and he can write and play any music. #1 in my eyes and heart in this lifetime 🤎

This song is everything. Seriously. 😭❤️

He's such a brilliant songwriter and the vocals are magical.

I can not stop listening to your voice. It is so mesmerizing. We love you so much 💜💜

This is even better then the recorded version. Why am I crying?

This song is actually genius and always makes me feel like I’m gonna cry without having actual tears come out which is odd but makes me feel like I should live my life the best I can

I'm 40 years old, and have been a musician for over half of that. I listen to everything from Blugrass to metal, country, rock, r and b..... Finneas is real talent,

I am so proud of Finneas, he is an incredible, intelligent, unique, loving person and many other things and he is also a singer, this man does not need anything but rather we need his music. We love you Finneas! 💓

The lyrics and melody. His voice. I've this song. I find it heart warming and uplifting.

My husband has been playing this song in the car and suddenly it hit me what this song is about. My Daddy just passed away last Dec 2022 just a few weeks before Christmas and this song reminds me of him. I always think of him when I hear this song and I always tear up. I spent 26 years taking care of him and I wished I didn't waste any time and made him feel loved until his last breath. "I love you Daddy and I miss you!"

I love this performance, Finneas is so talented.

I love Finneas's eyes wrinkles.

Your songs are why I'm still alive, you don't know how I love you Finneas, you are a very important person in my life

The lyrics... what an artist

the control he has over his voice is amazing, and soon he'll have it over the word

Esse menino tem voz de ouro!!!! Vem cantar aqui no Brasil💞💞

That smile when he looks into the camera is so sweet.

With the $$$ and fame from his collaboration with Billie he is free to be a full time musician and create with no restrictions... Finneas is a pure artist, in every sense of the word.

all his songs are masterpieces I love them

What an artist.

Te amo flaco ❤

TE AMO FINNEAS

I love you

FINNEASSS come to brazil, pleaseee♥️♥️

Love it more than I can say. Spot on.

I was singing this song mere minutes before I learnt about the tragic passing of a good friend of mine. The song's been stuck on my mind since then and it hits even harder now.

What a great story teller… Have not heard anyone like him in this generation.

I LOVE FINNEAS SO MUCH!! 🥺🥀🤍

Saw him in concert in San Francisco I think everyone needs to hear him live it was the best experience ever

I'm impressed by this man. He has a plan.

the way he sang it with a smile on his face just makes it more hurtful

This song is awesome! So well written: solid structure, heartfelt and creative lyrics, great melody, relevant and important theme; and the way he presents that theme is so natural, authentic, and poignant/beautiful. This song has so many strong elements that it's tough to point to just one.

The moment I heard the first note, I felt like crying. I love this song and album so much ♡

it's family and friends and that's the truth... don't waste the time 🧡❤💙

This song should have been no. 1 in the charts.

Maybe Finneas is an old soul trapped in a young body! 🥰❤️❤️

Such a talented song writer and lyricist!

He's the artist of 2021. ❤️

This is so beautiful and man I want to “cry”

I never get tired of this version, so good!

The last part of this song is sooo amazing!!!! I love you FINNEAS, you are amazing!!!! And his voice, so amazing!!!!

u makes me smile when u smiled that way Finneas🥺

Love for finneas Love for billie Love for maggie Love for patrick ❤❤❤❤❤❤

He has such a pure and tender nature about him ❤️ perfection

He has a great technical skill. The harmony is generated somehow uniquely.

Finneas is so underrated, he is so talented obviously

ohh, this song is therapeutic in many ways, i can't even explain how much i love her 🤍

Love this song. So beautiful and needed in this moment for everyone for this difficult times

The lyrics in this song is powerful…

such a unique , genius and underrated songwriter and producer ,inspires me with every song he releases

He has the best voice ever

Billie’s music: 🕷🧟‍♀️🌘 Finneas’ music: ❤️‍🩹✨🥺

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This song makes me cry EVERY TIME 😭

The overall album is a masterpiece

Definitely one of my favourite live performances. I love this song so much

My mother died this week and this beautiful song really speaks to me. I am forever grateful for the love I shared with her and all the precious memories. Hug your people, forgive slights and don’t waste the time you have…

you’re a legend

sometimes i feel like finneas is saying the words an older me would say. he really gets me.

Awesomeness 💞 🎵🎧 you're one of kind 😻

This song hits every age group.

Best song of 2021, hands down. Thank you Finneas

thanks finneas for making our day better with his incredible songs

FINNEAS is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.

Go fin go fin!!

Wow. Musicians still exist 🤯 🔥

Finneas is awesome on many levels. Some people comment that they weep listening to Finneas. I just sort of groove to it.

This song is so beautiful!!!

Stunning ❤

Some musics can change the perspective of things, and the way u see your life in general, and help u get a U turn. This is one of those.

I am literally IN LOVE with this man

I love you finneas

I love you and this album ❤️❤️

The seratonin this gives me

I guess I am in love omg

Beautiful proformance ❣️❣️❣️

Watching 👀 Here 😊 Nice Sharing Good I Hope to See You Around

What a voice, what lyrics, what a song. Awesome.

this song: everything

guys stop zooming in on his face he's literally trying so hard not to crack up 💀

this feels like the best dream you've ever had!

He has a great voice 🥰

this is one of my favourite songs so far the lyrics and the melody >

Finneas, Thank you always for this.

This song is incredibly beautiful

i really needed to hear this

What a Great song and beautiful on the ears.

Finneas te amo mucho, gracias por todas las canciones que compones

finneas is talented and creative , thats what you cant find these days in music industry

Fucking BEAUTIFUL! LOVE IT..