The music video for Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast was filmed in an abandoned warehouse located in Docklands, Melbourne. It resembles a live show by Airbourne and features a guitar solo by lead guitarist Joel O'Keeffe on top of a speaker.
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" is featured in Burnout Paradise and is the official theme of NASCAR 09.
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" was played live on Jimmy Kimmel in 2008.
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" is the intro theme to the movie Lost Boys: The Tribe.
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" was featured in the trailer for "I Love You Beth Cooper".
"Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast" was featured in "Guitar Hero: World Tour".
Too Much Too Young Too Fast
Airbourne Lyrics
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And tell others what to do
They make it their way so they always win
And the others always lose
Street gangs and madmen
How they wage their private wars
In bankers clothes their hearts are froze
And their wives hold hands with whores
I'll sit and spin for a little while
If it's the end of days I'm goin' out in style
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna drink it up while it lasts
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna tear it up so fill my glass
Thieves in the night rob you blind
With surgical precision
You can't evade the eye in the sky
He got facial recognition
Paranoia on every street
It's hard to stay alive
We never know when you'll feel the heat
Before it takes your life
I'll sit and spin for a little while
If it's the end of days I'm goin' out in style
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna drink it up while it lasts
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna tear it up so fill my glass
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna drink it up while it lasts
Too much, too young, too fast
I'm gonna tear it up so fill my glass
Too much I'm gonna drink it up
Too fast, yeah, while it lasts
The lyrics to Airbourne's "Too Much Too Young Too Fast" are a commentary on the fast-paced and chaotic nature of modern society. The opening lines criticize those who make rules and dictate to others, saying they always win while others always lose. The lyrics then shift to highlight the various dangers and pressures present in society, including street gangs, thieves, and surveillance. Even those in power, like bankers, are portrayed as cold and unfeeling, exemplified by the line "in bankers clothes their hearts are froze and their wives hold hands with whores."
Despite the chaos and danger, the singer of the song remains unafraid and determined to live life to the fullest. The chorus repeats the phrase "too much too young too fast," suggesting that the singer is aware of the risks involved but is willing to embrace them anyway. The lines "I'm gonna drink it up while it lasts" and "I'm gonna tear it up so fill my glass" reinforce this idea of living life to the fullest, even in the face of danger.
Overall, the lyrics to "Too Much Too Young Too Fast" celebrate living boldly and fearlessly, even in a world filled with danger and uncertainty. The song encourages listeners to embrace life and live on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people like to make all the rules
There are individuals who assume they have the right to control others
And tell others what to do
They have no respect for personal freedom and impose their ideas on others
They make it their way so they always win
These people are only looking for personal success, regardless of others' well-being
And the others always lose
Those who are not willing to comply with their rules are condemned to failure
Street gangs and madmen
There are groups of violent individuals on the streets who are driven by hate and rage
How they wage their private wars
These groups fight each other in the streets, bringing harm to society
In bankers clothes their hearts are froze
Even those in power, like bankers, can be cold-hearted and callous towards others
And their wives hold hands with whores
Some individuals in power are involved in immoral and unethical behavior
I'll sit and spin for a little while
I will take some time to enjoy myself
If it's the end of days I'm goin' out in style
Even if everything is collapsing, I will face it with grace and dignity
Too much, too young, too fast
Life can be overwhelming and hectic, especially for young people
I'm gonna drink it up while it lasts
I will enjoy life to the fullest while I can
I'm gonna tear it up so fill my glass
I will party hard and celebrate life, so please give me more to drink
Thieves in the night rob you blind
There are sneaky people who take advantage of others when they least expect it
With surgical precision
These individuals can be very skilled at what they do
You can't evade the eye in the sky
It's difficult to hide from surveillance cameras
He got facial recognition
These cameras can even recognize faces, making it harder to be anonymous
Paranoia on every street
It's hard to trust anyone, and people are always looking over their shoulders
It's hard to stay alive
Life can be dangerous, and it's not easy to survive
We never know when you'll feel the heat
We never know when danger will strike
Before it takes your life
It's important to be aware of the risks so that we can protect ourselves
Too much I'm gonna drink it up
I will indulge in life's pleasures and take risks
Too fast, yeah, while it lasts
I will live life to the fullest, even if it's at a rapid pace
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOEL FRANCIS O'KEEFFE, VICK WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@isaaccryer4640
Imagine if this song came out in 1983. These guys would be living in solid gold.
@aaronrozzell3322
Even the 70s
@James-qu6ul
Baller Ten, so true. This would one of the most iconic rock songs ever if it came out in 1983.
@javierfonte316
Nope, there is AC/DC before
@AaronAdamss
Javier Fontecilla these guys would have been just as big
@javierfonte316
@OG Creativeonly if AC / DC had not been born
@rayoconnor8353
The best song AC/DC never wrote.
@ggab7969
Ahahaha fantastic
@therocklabels
Hahahaha 🤣😂 true
@tylerbushell2333
It’s not AC DC