This Life
Curtis Stiger & Forest Rangers Lyrics
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All alone
God takes your soul
You're on your own
The crow flies straight
A perfect line
On the devil's path
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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.