Live Fast Love Hard Die Young
Faron Young Lyrics


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I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
Don't want slow walkin' or sad singin' let 'em have a jubilee
I want to leave a lot of happy women a thinking pretty thoughts of me
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory

I got a hot-rod car and a cowboy suit and I really do get around
I got a little black book and the gals look cute and I know the name of every spot in town
I want to find 'em, fool 'em, leave 'em, and let 'em do the same to me
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory

I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
I'm a wampus cat let me grab my hat and baby come along with me
We're gonna do some fancy stepping, we're really goin' on a spree
I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory

Now you may not approve of the things I do but it really don't bother me
But don't ever think you gonna tie me down I'm gonna stay footloose fancy free





So jump back, make tracks, move out, and let the pretty gals at me
I want to live fast, love hard. die young and leave a beautiful memory

Overall Meaning

"Faron Young's song Live Fast Love Hard Die Young" is a bold declarative proclamation by the singer who is seeking to live an adventurous and fast-paced life. Fueled by a desire to make a mark on the world, the lyrics reveal a person who wants to lead a life filled with excitement, love, and adventure. The singer is determined to avoid a slow and mournful death, and instead wants to die young, leaving behind a beautiful memory.


The lyrics of the song depict the singer's desire for a life filled with women, fast cars, exploring new things, and living without restrictions. The singer is confident, bold and unapologetic about his choices. There is no ambiguity about how he wants to live his life - he wants to live fast, love hard, and leave a beautiful memory behind.


The lyrics of "Live Fast Love Hard Die Young" are a reflection of the post-World War II spirit of youth and exuberance. The song was released in 1955, at a time when America was changing rapidly. It was a time when a new generation of young people was rejecting the cautious, conservative, and traditional approach of their parents, and asserting their own identity. The song captured the mood of this time and became an anthem for the youth of the day.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to live fast, love hard, die young, and leave a beautiful memory
The singer desires to live life intensely, engage in passionate relationships, die young, and create a beautiful remembrance of himself.


Don't want slow walkin' or sad singin' let 'em have a jubilee
He does not want anyone to mourn for him after he's gone, but instead, he wants them to celebrate his life.


I want to leave a lot of happy women a thinking pretty thoughts of me
The singer wants to be remembered fondly by the women he's been with, that they may have good memories of him.


I got a hot-rod car and a cowboy suit and I really do get around
He paints a picture of himself as a young, adventurous man, who loves to drive his fast car and wear cowboy clothes.


I got a little black book and the gals look cute and I know the name of every spot in town
He reveals that he keeps a book of all the women he's been with, and he knows every place in town where he can find fun company.


I want to find 'em, fool 'em, leave 'em, and let 'em do the same to me
The singer desires to have many affairs, trick women into believing he's serious, and then walk away. He wants the women to do the same to him.


I'm a wampus cat let me grab my hat and baby come along with me
He refers to himself as a wild, untamed animal, and invites his lover to come with him on his adventures.


We're gonna do some fancy stepping, we're really goin' on a spree
The singer and his lover are going to have a great time, dancing and going on a wild spree together.


Now you may not approve of the things I do but it really don't bother me
He acknowledges that some people may not agree with his lifestyle, but that doesn't matter to him.


But don't ever think you gonna tie me down I'm gonna stay footloose fancy free
The singer is determined to remain free and not tied down to anyone or anything, continuing to live life on his own terms.


So jump back, make tracks, move out, and let the pretty gals at me
He tells anyone who tries to hold him down to back off and let him enjoy the company of pretty women.


I want to live fast, love hard. die young and leave a beautiful memory
He reiterates his desire to live life in a fast and passionate way, die young, and create a beautiful memory of himself.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE ALLISON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ABI-os6xp

I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory

I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory
Don't want slow walkin' or sad singin' let 'em have a jubilee
I wanna leave a lot of happy women a thinking pretty thoughts of me
I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory

I got a hot-rod car and a brand new suit and I really do get around
I got a little black book and the gals look cute
And I know the name of every spot in town
I wanna find 'em fool 'em leave 'em and let 'em do the same to me
I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory

I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory
Well I'm a wampus cat let me grab my hat and baby come along with me
We're gonna do some fancy stepping we're really goin' on a spree
I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory

Now you may not approve of the things I do but it really don't bother me
But don't ever think you can tie me down I'm gonna stay footloose and fancy free
So jump back make tracks move out and let them pretty gals at me
I wanna live fast love hard die young and leave a beautiful memory
Baby I'm gonna give you one more chance



All comments from YouTube:

@jonathanhenry5059

I sang the song at my grandpa's funeral. He died when he was 66. He did leave us with a beautiful memory

@LPJack02

RIP Faron Young (February 25, 1932 – December 10, 1996), aged 64
You will be remembered as a legend.

@pennyobriant1444

Faron Young was one of the greats and didn't get the credit! I remember every Sat night my mama would put him on the stereo. Memories memories.💜😢

@barnanimal30

You're 100% correct Penny, what a voice!

@davidshirley712

Real country...Faron did it right every time!

@jeffreyflint6286

Man how I remember singing this way back when to the stereo as dad dug this cat too!❤❤

@carolynjones6457

When you could hear the words to every country song.

@prettyricky9676

65 years later i discovered this song and damn if it doesn't hit home

@stephenfiore9960

…happens to a lot of songs doesn’t it. XM radio helps me discover a lot of songs

@birdwife589

the fiddle and steel sound amazing on this

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