Discover the story of the song > Get It ‘Fore It’s Gone – Pokey LaFarge

The protagonist wakes up and realizes that he needs to go after what he wants before it's too late. He compares his life to a butterfly, living in the present moment and not worrying about the future. He warns that waiting until later will always be too late. So, he urges himself and others to seize opportunities and get what they want before it's gone.