"Live Every Moment" is a song written by Kevin Cronin that was first released on the band's 1984 album Wheels Are Turnin'.

"[1] Professor of Human Relations and Child Development F. Philip Rice described the song and these opening lyrics in particular as "a commentary on the shortness of life.

[4] Shales regarded the lyrics of "Live Every Moment" (and another song he used as an example, Billy Joel's "You're Only Human (Second Wind)," as being "meant to discourage teenage suicide.

"[7] Press staff writer Bill Novak said that it is "a lively upbeat song that gives you a good feeling inside," even though it has a "middle of the road sound.

"[12] The video uses footage from a live performance of the song from Kemper Arena in Kansas City that was shot using 10 cameras.