A famous Italian saxophonist. Born in Viggiù (Italy) on January 28, 1923, d… Read Full Bio ↴A famous Italian saxophonist. Born in Viggiù (Italy) on January 28, 1923, died in San Remo (Italy) on June 15, 1999.
Papetti became well known for all the years '60 and '70, and all his new album reaches the top of the hit parade; he was also printed in all the Latin American market. During the period of greatest splendour, the '70s, Papetti also produced two collections a year, the best-selling being the 20th one, which came up first in 1975.

Vivi E Lascia Morire
Fausto Papetti Lyrics

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When you were young
And your heart was an open book
You used to say live and let live
You know you did
You know you did
You know you did
But if this ever changin' world
In which we live in

Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die

What does it matter to ya
When you got a job to do you got to do it well
You got to give the other fella hell

You used to say live and let live
You know you did
You know you did
You know you did
But if this ever changin' world
In which we live in
Makes you give in and cry

Say live and let die
Live and let die

Overall Meaning

In Fausto Papetti's song Vivi E Lascia Morire, the lyrics serve as a call to action for the listener. The song begins by reminiscing on the innocence and carefree nature of youth, when the heart was an open book and the motto was "live and let live." However, as the world changes and becomes increasingly difficult, there may come a point where one feels overwhelmed and wants to give up. The song suggests that when this happens, it is important to remember the mantra of "live and let die," meaning to let go of the things that are out of one's control and focus on what can be done in the present.

The second verse of the song emphasizes the importance of doing one's job well and giving it one's all, even if it means giving the competition a run for their money. Again, the past is referred to, noting that this was a value that was once held true. However, it seems to have been forgotten over time.

Line by Line Meaning

When you were young
Back when you were a youth

And your heart was an open book
And you wore your emotions on your sleeve

You used to say live and let live
You'd often spout "live and let live"

You know you did
You're aware of it

You know you did
You remember doing it

You know you did
You acknowledge having said it

But if this ever changin' world
Yet if the constantly evolving world

In which we live in
That we inhabit

Makes you give in and cry
Causes you to surrender and weep

Say live and let die
Just say "live and let die"

Live and let die
"Live and let die" - let's prioritize our own survival