(We are) Performance met in Manchester, England, while all three members at… Read Full Bio ↴(We are) Performance met in Manchester, England, while all three members attended university. The band members are Joe Stetch (Singer), Laura Marsden (Guitar) and Joe Cross (Drums). Laura's sister Hilary Marsden was a brief member of the band before leaving after the release of their debut album.

After being dropped by their first record label, the band were asked by their new label to change their name, (then, Performance) to get away from the negativity of the band, and (We Are) Performance was born out of it.

Influenced by artists such as Fad Gadget, Leonard Cohen, Chris Waddle, Anais Nin, Bruce Springsteen, John Banville, New Order, The Sound and Michael Jackson.

Live A Little
(We Are) Performance Lyrics

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Liberty burns a hole in your pocket,
Life's a brand new habit and you're going to have to
Stop it.
Fun is fun and must be done,
Just dance and die with anyone.
I took you in my arms my dear,
Your heart stopped in my palm for fear.

You look so alive today,
Take pain, take pain, take holiday.
I'm touched by your obscenity,
Your perverted serenity.
Don't touch what you can't afford.
What's this? What's that? What's this? What's it for?

Live a little, die a little.

Take pride in that grip you've got,
And steadily accept your lot.
Your pain is known and quickly killed,
Remain close and easily thrilled.
Punctured wives are deflated,
By lengthy lives spent sedated.

Rage rant, drug trance, death dance, romance,
Plan your life and then die in advance.
Cultivate perversity then broad with sensitivity.
Take a glance around your deathbed,
Confess, confess, confess you want more.

Live a little, die a little.

Wait for fate too late for hate,
Procrastinate and suffocate.
I could have tried to live for longer,
Could have tried to live for longer.

Take a moment such your eyes.
Think twise, think twise, think twise.
I want more.

(Does it hurt to stand in line allein in einer grossen
Stadt?
Mortality is fertilised, live a little, die a little).

I want more.

Overall Meaning

The song "Live A Little" by (We Are) Performance is an anthem about embracing life and living it to the fullest. The lyrics talk about how people often get caught up in the routine of life and forget to have fun and enjoy the moment. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and experience everything that life has to offer. The first verse talks about how money can buy freedom but also how it can be a trap that prevents people from truly enjoying life. The second verse talks about how people often suppress their desires and urges out of fear of what others may think. The chorus, "Live a little, die a little," repeats the idea that people should take risks and enjoy the moment because life is short.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of mortality and how people should not wait until it's too late to enjoy life. The third verse talks about regret and the realization that life could have been longer if only the person had tried to live more. The bridge of the song talks about the importance of reflecting on life and taking a moment to think about what one truly wants. The song ends with the singer expressing a desire for more out of life.

Overall, "Live A Little" encourages listeners to let go of their fears and live in the moment. It is a reminder that life is short and that every moment is precious.

Line by Line Meaning

Liberty burns a hole in your pocket,
Freedom is costly and may leave you financially drained.

Life's a brand new habit and you're going to have to Stop it.
Life is a new routine and you must embrace it.

Fun is fun and must be done, Just dance and die with anyone.
Enjoyment is necessary and should be experienced with anyone available.

I took you in my arms my dear, Your heart stopped in my palm for fear.
My embrace was frightening to you and caused your fear.

You look so alive today, Take pain, take pain, take holiday.
You seem lively today, so take a break and do something that may cause you pain.

I'm touched by your obscenity, Your perverted serenity.
Your immoral sense of peace amazes me and is intriguing.

Don't touch what you can't afford. What's this? What's that? What's this? What's it for?
Do not engage in things that may lead to financial struggle. Why is this here? What is this for?

Live a little, die a little.
Experience life to the fullest, even if it means risking your own mortality.

Take pride in that grip you've got, And steadily accept your lot.
Be proud of what you have accomplished and accept your current situation with stability.

Your pain is known and quickly killed, Remain close and easily thrilled.
Your pain is familiar and can be overcome easily. Stay close to what excites you.

Punctured wives are deflated, By lengthy lives spent sedated.
Wives who have faced difficulties in their lives become empty due to a long period of being sedated.

Rage rant, drug trance, death dance, romance, Plan your life and then die in advance.
Scream with anger, become lost in drugs, dance towards death, fall in love, and plan your life before you pass away.

Cultivate perversity then broad with sensitivity. Take a glance around your deathbed, Confess, confess, confess you want more.
Develop a sense of immoral habits and widen your experiences with sensitivity. Look around you on your deathbed and confess that you crave more.

Wait for fate too late for hate, Procrastinate and suffocate. I could have tried to live for longer, Could have tried to live for longer.
Don't wait for fate to take over and result in regret or hatred towards your situation. Do not delay your ambitions and end up suffocating. I should have attempted to live a longer life.

Take a moment such your eyes. Think twise, think twise, think twise. I want more.
Reflect on yourself and reconsider your actions. I desire more than what I currently have.

(Does it hurt to stand in line allein in einer grossen Stadt? Mortality is fertilised, live a little, die a little).
Does it pain you to stand alone in a big city? Being aware of one's mortality reminds one to live life to the fullest.

I want more.
I desire more experiences and accomplishments in my life.

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