Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Live It Up
Airbourne Lyrics
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Spent all of my life breaking all the rules
Stepping out of line, the streets are my school
Can't get enough, all the good time
Down and live it up, while stand alive
I'm a hell raiser, risk taker, full speed ahead
Till I'm dead in the fast lane
I'd rather better been take the pain away
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
The devil make 'em and I don't give a damn
To hell with the reason, it's on stare
You got the invitation, I got the booze
Lots of vacation when there's nothing to lose
I'm a hell raiser, risk taker, full speed ahead
Till I'm dead in the fast lane
Live wire, wild fire
I'd rather better been take the pain away
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up), ah yeah
Nothing went live, sleep when I die
Don't you ever tell me to stop
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
You gotta live it up
I'm a hell raiser, risk taker, full speed ahead
Till I'm dead in the fast lane
Live wire, wild fire
Live it up
(You gotta live it up)
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
Oh live it up
(You gotta live it up)
You gotta live it up
(You gotta live it up)
I'm a hell raiser
Nothing went live, sleep when I die
Don't you ever tell me to stop
You gotta live it up
Airbourne's song "Live It Up" is a high energy rock anthem about living life to the fullest without any regrets. The opening lines "Spent all of my life breaking all the rules, Stepping out of line, the streets are my school" suggest that the singer has been living life on their own terms, and has learned more from their experiences outside of traditional education. The lyrics encourage the listener to "live it up" and embrace the wild and free aspects of life that many people are too hesitant to pursue. The singer describes themselves as a "hell raiser, risk taker, full speed ahead" which emphasizes their willingness to take chances, no matter the consequences.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You gotta live it up" as a mantra for the listener to follow. The singer suggests that they would rather take risks and face the pain that comes along with it, than live a mundane life. The bridge of the song continues the theme of living without hesitation or regret, "Nothing when I die, sleep when I die, don't you ever tell me to stop." The song is all about living life to the fullest and not letting anything hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go, oh yeah
We're ready to have a good time and start living it up.
Spent all of my life breaking all the rules
I've always been a rule-breaker and lived life on my own terms.
Stepping out of line, the streets are my school
I don't follow societal norms and learn from the experiences of the streets.
Can't get enough, all the good time
I crave the good times and never get tired of them.
Down and live it up while stand alive
I want to enjoy life to the fullest while I still can.
I'm a hell raiser, risk taker, full speed ahead
I'm someone who takes risks and lives life to the fullest.
Till I'm dead in the fast lane
I won't stop living life at full speed until I die.
Live wire, wild fire
I'm full of energy and passion.
I'd rather better been take the pain away
I'll do whatever it takes to make the most out of life and not worry about the pain.
You gotta live it up (You gotta live it up)
Life is short so you have to make the most of it.
The devil make 'em and I don't give a damn
I don't care about the consequences of my actions.
To hell with the reason, it's on stare
I don't need a reason to have a good time, I just do it.
You got the invitation, I got the booze
Come party with me, I'll supply the drinks.
Lots of vacation when there's nothing to lose
I'm willing to take risks and enjoy life to the fullest even if it means losing everything.
Nothing went live, sleep when I die
I won't waste any opportunities and will sleep when I'm dead.
Don't you ever tell me to stop
No one can stop me from living life to the fullest.
I'm a hell raiser
I'm someone who causes trouble and takes risks.
Live it up (You gotta live it up)
Enjoy life while you can and make the most of it.
Oh live it up (You gotta live it up)
Let's have a good time and make the most of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Howes, Joel O'Keeffe, Ryan O'Keeffe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AGENTARMES
Mark my words. This is the band that will save HARD ROCK.
thrash metal
search up every single fuckin song by them cause theyre all awesome bro
tartan rocker
absolutely agree!!!!.....
Bitterhet 666
but i think this is not hard rock. its just classic rock, u know
Furcifer
+Bitterhet 666 you are saying like its technical death metal not death metal..
Marshall Young
they are saving hard rock literally
Brendan Hoffmann
Lol, I remember when these guys opened for us back in the early 2000s... We became nothing, they became superstars!
Paul smith
@Brendan Hoffmann who's the two women in the video?
Curtis Boswell
@Paul smith Hell YEAH, inquiring minds wanna KNOW!!
NonYa
It’s always sad to hear when a band doesn’t make it big. My cousin had a band and they didn’t go anywhere either. Mad cow was their name.