They Live
Evil9 Lyrics
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They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
The lyrics of Evil9's "They Live" can be interpreted as a reflection of the various stages of life. The repetition of the phrases reinforces the idea that these actions are universal and happen throughout life regardless of who we are, where we come from or what we do. The first phrase, "They walk, they lie, they love, they live" speaks to the action of living, which can include activities such as movement, dishonesty, affection or simply being alive. The following phrase, "They wake, they fall, they cry, they live" alludes to the emotional side of life where waking up, experiencing failures, and crying are just as much a part of living as the enjoyable aspects. The third phrase, "They fight, they fail, they die, they live" delves into the harsh realities of life including struggles to overcome obstacles, unsuccessful attempts, and eventually, death. Finally, the phrase, "They hope, they try, they turn, they live" speaks to the optimism we have throughout life where we hope for better days, try our best to overcome challenges and turn towards a brighter future.
Overall, the lyrics of "They Live" suggest that living involves a myriad of actions and experiences - both positive and negative - which are all part of the journey of life. The song asks us to recognize and accept this, while still maintaining hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
They walk, they lie, they love, they live
People go through life walking around, lying, loving, and living.
They wake, they fall, they cry, they live
They wake up every day, sometimes they stumble and fall, they might even shed a tear, but they keep on living.
They fight, they fail, they die, they live
They fight for what they believe in, fail sometimes, but ultimately continue to live until the day they die.
They hope, they try, they turn, they live
Even in difficult times, people keep hope alive, they try their best, and turn to new ways of thinking in order to keep living.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS PARDY, TOM BEAUFOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Simon Miller
I have been listening to Evil Nine ever since restless and they are great! This album rocks and I love zombies so I like it even more.
Danijel Tomic
The greatest song ever made!!
Zoootex
great track, I was just listening to this song on the album and thought damn this is good, I wonder if they have a clip for it so I paused and checked it out and vwalla! Hope they come down to Australia.
Jack Warden
adam freeland dropping this = bliss
Rocksteady
As ironic this video is, it has really profound meaning about how shallow and robotically we live our lives.
DeeDee Vanity
nice song amazing!!
gNarLy cEe
Funny thing is that is exactly how I feel at the office, especially after a previous nite out.
LegoLazze
They Live! awesome flick from 1988 starring Rowdy Roddy Piper allmost as awesome as this tune!
1
I enjoy my job. I enjoy my free time. What makes it not a life?
Jesse Dillinger
omg i love this. "thats not all he is" LOL