This Life
Curtis Stiger & Forest Rangers Lyrics


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Ridin' through this world
All alone
God takes your soul
You're on your own

The crow flies straight
A perfect line
On the devil's path
Until you die

This life is short
Baby that's a fact
Better live it right
You ain't comin' back

Gotta raise some hell
Before they take you down
Gotta live this life

Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die

You better have soul
Nothin' less
'Cause when it's business time
It's life or death

The king is dead
But life goes on
Don't lose your head
When a deal goes down

Better keep your eye
On the road ahead
Gotta live this life

Gotta look this world
In the eye




Gotta live this life
Till you die, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "This Life" by Curtis Stiger & Forest Rangers is an anthem of living life and embracing the moment. The first verse acknowledges the reality that in life, one is alone and God takes the soul when it's time for an individual to leave this world. The second verse speaks to the imagery of a crow flying straight, which is considered the devil's path. The lyrics suggest that life is short and that one should live it rightly.


The song is ultimately about living one's life without any regrets. The lyrics urge listeners to raise some hell, live life to the fullest, and look the world in the eye. They warn that when business time arrives, it's a matter of life or death. The chorus repeats the premise that life is fleeting, and it's essential to live it till the end. The song concludes with a reminder to keep eyes focused on the road ahead and live life without fear.


Line by Line Meaning

Ridin' through this world
Traveling through life


All alone
Without anyone else to rely on


God takes your soul
Death is inevitable


You're on your own
You are responsible for your own destiny


The crow flies straight
The path in life appears clear


A perfect line
Everything seems to be going according to plan


On the devil's path
Living a corrupt life


Until you die
Until the end of your life


This life is short
Life is temporary


Baby that's a fact
It's an unavoidable truth


Better live it right
It's important to live a good life


You ain't comin' back
There is no second chance at life


Gotta raise some hell
Need to enjoy life to the fullest


Before they take you down
Before death overtakes you


Gotta look this world
Confront the challenges of life


In the eye
With courage and determination


Till you die
Until the end of your life


You better have soul
Need to have a strong spirit


Nothin' less
No compromises can be made


'Cause when it's business time
When it's time to get serious


It's life or death
The stakes are high


The king is dead
The power structures in life change


But life goes on
Despite the changes, life continues


Don't lose your head
Stay calm and focused


When a deal goes down
When things get tough


Better keep your eye
Stay alert and aware


On the road ahead
Focus on the future


Till you die, yeah
Until the end of your life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB THIELE, CURTIS STIGERS, DAVID KUSHNER, KURT SUTTER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jepernu20

Ridin' through this world
All alone
God takes your soul
You're on your own

The crow flies straight
A perfect line
On the devil's path
Until you die

This life is short
Baby that's a fact
Better live it right
You ain't comin' back

Gotta raise some hell
Before they take you down
Gotta live this life

Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die

You better have soul
Nothin' less
'Cause when it's business time
It's life or death

The king is dead
But life goes on
Don't lose your head
When a deal goes down

Better keep your eye
On the road ahead
Gotta live this life

Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die



All comments from YouTube:

@stacyflores5217

Great music I just started watching this show with my son. All I can say is DAMN love everything about it!! In season 5 episode 13 been watching now for three weeks! The cast great love them all! And Katey Sagal can sing! I am old I will always see her as Peggy Bundy lol!

@paulamendonca5670

This music brings the feeling of wind on your face, of the road ahead of you... Cheers bikers buddies!

@bikerrob3619

Paula Mendonca Same to you young lady u definitely know what you are talking about!!!

@ColaresAlice

Isso sim que é música de verdade!

@theking-nz1ut

Classic show. Great music

@javierpiscil8642

amo esta cancion

@markchristian787

Damn, if there any bands out there who play in bars this would be a killer song to play.

@dia659

Great song <3

@tarikbara6441

Masterpiece

@moonlightlady6126

Stiger's voice always delivers, but I prefer his old skool song "I Wonder Why" also.

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