Fletcher's debut single as a solo artist, "War Paint", was released in June 2015. Her 2016 single, "Wasted Youth", reached No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artist Chart. Fletcher was included on Forbes's 2022 30 under 30 list. She released her debut album Girl of My Dreams in 2022.
Fletcher was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Bob and Noreen (née Napolitani) Fletcher; her father owned several car dealerships and her mother was a flight attendant. She began taking vocal lessons at the age of five.
In 2012, Fletcher graduated from Wall High School in nearby Wall Township, New Jersey, where she played women's volleyball. Upon graduating high school, she attended the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University (NYU). She took a year-long leave of absence and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue music full time, but completed NYU in 2016. She currently is based in Los Angeles.
Live Young Die Free
Fletcher Lyrics
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I used to want anymore
I know how to say what I could never say
And what it means to have it my way
I only wanna do it if
It's something worth fighting for
Don't think your money's gonna buy my time
Well, who the hell wants to live a lie?
So watch me turn it up like this
Make it loud 'til I feel it rumble like this
Boom, boom, you better make my heartbeat skip
Won't stop until I make history
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
Live young, die free, free, free
And if you wanna be, be, be
With somebody like me
Well, we could live young, die free
I'm so sick and tired of being
The one who plays it safe
Ready to start it up and make it my show
You can't be with me if you move slow
I want it now, is it so far?
I don't wanna have to wait
I like the rush, need to feel it on my skin
If it's good, then do it again, yeah
So watch me turn it up like this
Make it loud 'til I feel it rumble like this
Boom, boom, you better make my heartbeat skip
Won't stop until I make history
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
And if you wanna be, be, be
With somebody like me
Well, we could live young, die free
I'll stay here with no regrets
Don't tell me what I want
And if I'm gonna bet, I'm gonna bet it all
Don't need your diamond rings
'Cause I can do anything
We should do everything
So watch me turn it up like this
Make it loud 'til I feel it rumble like this
Boom boom, you better make my heartbeat skip
Won't stop until I make history
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
And if you wanna be, be, be
With somebody like me
Well, we could live young, die free, free
Free free, free, free
And if you wanna be, be, be
With somebody like me
Well, we could live young, die free, free
Free
Oh, we could live young, die free, free, free
And if you wanna be, be, be
With somebody like me
Oh, we could live young, die free, free, free
Free, free, free
The lyrics of Fletcher's song "Live Young Die Free" convey a strong sense of independence, a rejection of societal norms, and a desire to live life to the fullest. The song portrays a rebellion against conformity and the pursuit of personal freedom. The opening lines, "I don't want the same things I used to want anymore," indicate a shifting mindset and a departure from what was once desired or expected.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of authenticity and standing up for oneself. The lines "Don't think your money's gonna buy my time, Well, who the hell wants to live a lie?" signify a refusal to succumb to materialism and societal pressures. Instead, the singer asserts their own agency and expresses a hunger for experiences that are worth fighting for.
The chorus, with its repetition of "live young, die free," serves as a mantra, encapsulating the overall theme of the song. It embodies a desire to seize the moment, take risks, and live without regrets. The lyrics also imply a sense of urgency, a need to live life to the fullest and create a legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want the same things
My desires and priorities have changed
I used to want anymore
The things I desired in the past no longer hold importance to me
I know how to say what I could never say
I have learned to express myself in ways I previously struggled with
And what it means to have it my way
Understanding the significance of having things happen according to my preferences
I only wanna do it if
I am motivated to pursue something only when
It's something worth fighting for
I believe it is a cause worth dedicating my efforts to
Don't think your money's gonna buy my time
Don't assume that your wealth can control or influence my availability or actions
Well, who the hell wants to live a lie?
Why would anyone willingly choose to live in dishonesty or falsehood?
So watch me turn it up like this
Observe how I amplify and intensify my approach
Make it loud 'til I feel it rumble like this
Elevate the volume until I can physically sense the vibrations
Boom, boom, you better make my heartbeat skip
Your actions or contributions should have a profound impact on my excitement or enthusiasm
Won't stop until I make history
I will persist relentlessly until I achieve something significant or memorable
I wanna live young, die free, free, free
I aspire to live a vibrant and liberated life, unrestrained by conventional boundaries
And if you wanna be, be, be
If you also desire
With somebody like me
To be in the company of someone similar to me
Well, we could live young, die free
Then we have the opportunity to live youthfully and fearlessly
I'm so sick and tired of being
I am exhausted and frustrated with constantly
The one who plays it safe
Being the cautious and risk-averse individual
Ready to start it up and make it my show
Eager to initiate and take control of the situation
You can't be with me if you move slow
If you are not proactive or decisive, we cannot be together
I want it now, is it so far?
I desire immediate gratification, is it too distant or unattainable?
I don't wanna have to wait
I am unwilling to endure delays or patience
I like the rush, need to feel it on my skin
I enjoy the exhilaration and crave the sensation of excitement
If it's good, then do it again, yeah
If an experience or action brings joy or satisfaction, it should be repeated
I'll stay here with no regrets
I will remain in this state or mindset without any feelings of disappointment or remorse
Don't tell me what I want
Do not dictate or presume to know my desires
And if I'm gonna bet, I'm gonna bet it all
If I choose to take a risk, I will commit fully and wager everything
Don't need your diamond rings
I am not interested in material possessions or superficial symbols of status
'Cause I can do anything
Because I believe in my ability to accomplish anything I set my mind to
We should do everything
We should explore and engage in a multitude of experiences and possibilities
Free, free, free
Embracing freedom in all aspects
Oh, we could live young, die free
Oh, we have the potential to live a vibrant life and pass away without regrets or restrictions
And if you wanna be, be, be
If you also desire
With somebody like me
To be in the company of someone similar to me
We could live young, die free, free
Then we have the possibility of living youthfully and fearlessly, without limitations or constraints
Free, free, free
Embracing freedom in all aspects
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cari Fletcher, Jamie Kenney, Lee Stashenko, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas
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