<P> `` Live Like You Were Dying '' is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw , and was the lead single from his eighth album of the same name ( 2004 ) . It was written by the songwriting team of Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman . The duo crafted the song based on family and friends who learned of illnesses ( cancers ) , and how they often had a new perspective on life upon learning they had limited time . They decided to write a song based on the concept , hoping that it might inspire someone in such a situation . The song 's lyrics center on experiencing life to its fullest , while also becoming a better person . </P>
<P> `` Live Like You Were Dying '' is a song recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw , and was the lead single from his eighth album of the same name ( 2004 ) . It was written by the songwriting team of Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman . The duo crafted the song based on family and friends who learned of illnesses ( cancers ) , and how they often had a new perspective on life upon learning they had limited time . They decided to write a song based on the concept , hoping that it might inspire someone in such a situation . The song 's lyrics center on experiencing life to its fullest , while also becoming a better person . </P>
when did live like you were dying come out
when did live like you were dying come out
2004
2004