In a review with Scared Stiff Reviews, Zac says:
It was an ode to Dave’s sister who passed away. He lost her a couple of years ago around the holidays, and it was really tough on him and the rest of us. She was super young, so it was a horrible loss. It’s a simple and stripped-back tribute.
[Verse 1]
Wish I could sit next to you
Tell you all about the time
I threw some change in a wishing well
Wishing I could hear you yell
[Pre-Chorus]
Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
We're gonna miss the show
Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
[Chorus]
When I step into the night, I'll leave the light on
So that you always find, you're way home
In my heart you're never gone
You live on, oh, you live on, oh, you live on
[Verse 2]
Every day I see your face
In different cities, bar hotels
In places that I fear the most
I always have a friendly ghost
[Pre-Chorus]
Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
We're gonna miss thе show
Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
[Chorus]
When I step into the night, I'll lеave the light on
So that you always find, you're way home
In my heart you're never gone
You live on, oh, you live on, oh, you live on
[Outro]
You live on
You live on
You live on
You live on
You live on
You live on
You live on
Live On was written by Dave Rublin & Matt Sanchez & Zac Barnett.
Live On was produced by Matt Sanchez & American Authors.
American Authors released Live On on Fri Feb 10 2023.