This Life
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 Forest Rangers feat. Curtis Stigers is an intense reflection on the transience and frailty of life. The first verse sets a somber tone, conveying the feeling of being alone in the world and forced to navigate it alone until death. The metaphor of the crow flying straight on the devil's path until death adds a layer of bleakness to the lyrics, suggesting that the path we take in life is predetermined and that we have no choice but to follow it to our ultimate demise. This is reinforced by the chorus, which repeatedly states that life is short, and we must live it right because once we die, we ain't coming back.
The second verse highlights the importance of having a strong sense of self and being true to oneself. The lyrics suggest that one must have soul to succeed in the business world because when it comes down to it, it's a matter of life or death. The reminder that life goes on even when the king is dead captures the sense of inevitability that underpins the song's message. The final chorus reiterates the need to live life fully and fearlessly, to look the world in the eye and enjoy the time we have before it's too late.
Overall, "This Life" is a poignant and powerful song that offers a sobering reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living it to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' through this world
Traveling through life
All alone
Without the help of others
God takes your soul
When you die, your soul goes to God, if you believe in that
You're on your own
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions
The crow flies straight
The path to destruction can be a straight line
A perfect line
It can lead to destruction without repentance
On the devil's path
A path that leads to negativity and wrongdoing
Until you die
Until you pass away
This life is short
Life is brief
Baby that's a fact
It is an undeniable truth
Better live it right
It is better to live a life of integrity and character
You ain't comin' back
There is no reincarnation in this world
Gotta raise some hell
Sometimes you need to be a bit rebellious in life
Before they take you down
Before someone else puts an end to your life
Gotta live this life
You need to live life to the fullest
Gotta look this world
You need to face the world’s realities
In the eye
Without hesitation or fear, facing the truth
Till you die
Until the moment you pass away
You better have soul
You need to have inner strength and character
Nothin' less
Anything other than that is unacceptable
'Cause when it's business time
When it is time for action, life can be tough
It's life or death
Life can be about survival or failure
The king is dead
Even when a leader is gone, life continues
But life goes on
Life continues
Don't lose your head
Don't lose your focus and become irrational
When a deal goes down
When a situation or transaction becomes risky
Better keep your eye
You need to remain focused
On the road ahead
On the path which you are walking
Till you die, yeah
Until you pass away
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.