live fast die old
FrankTurner Lyrics

I bought my soul back from the devil,
I've overcome personal demons and am no longer a slave to negative influences.

And now I'm keeping it all to myself.
I'm guarding my newfound strength and independence, not sharing it with those who may want to lead me astray again.

I'm checking myself out of the program,
I'm leaving the confines of societal norms and expectations to pursue my own path.

Because I know what's best for my health.
I'm taking control of my own well-being, not relying on others to dictate what's good for me.

So why live the dream like you're running out of sleep?
Why settle for half-hearted effort when you can live fully and make the most of every opportunity?

I'm not playing to pass time,
I have a purpose and am striving to achieve something meaningful.

I'm playing for keeps.
I'm in it for the long haul, committed to my goals and seeing them through to fruition.

We only just started and you're throwing the fight.
Why give up so soon when we've barely begun?

You'd rather burn out than fade away?
Why sacrifice longevity for momentary impact?

Well why not both, I plan to stay.
I intend to leave my mark but also live a full life, without sacrificing one for the other.

So let's do this once and let's do it right.
Let's make the most of our opportunity and strive for excellence.

I used to act like none of this mattered,
I used to pretend to be apathetic, but secretly cared deeply.

I used to say that I didn't care,
I masked my true feelings with a facade of indifference.

That we wouldn't be doing this forever,
I believed our passions were fleeting and temporary.

But the truth is that I was just scared.
I was afraid of failure or disappointment, so I downplayed the significance of our endeavors.

So you put up a front to protect yourself,
You create a shield to guard against vulnerability or hurt.

But if we're down on the floor,
If we hit rock bottom or face setbacks,

Why get back on the shelf?
Why retreat or give up instead of persevering through struggles?

You can't change your outfit now the night has begun.
You can't back out or change course once events have been set in motion.

But we've still got the fuel,
We still have the passion and energy to pursue our dreams.

We still have the fire, so me and you, Jay,
We're still motivated to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities, together.

Let's never retire,
Let's not settle or become complacent, but continuously seek growth and progress.

Let's keep on making mistakes till we're done.
We'll keep learning and growing even through failures and setbacks.

I'm going to live fast and I'm going to die old,
I'm going to pursue my passions with full force, but not at the sacrifice of longevity or wellbeing.

I'm going to end my days in a house with high windows on the quiet shores in the South-West.
I'll find peace and contentment in a comfortable, serene setting.

So you sort the tunes and I'll bring the beers,
We'll work together to make the most of our time and enjoy the journey.

And on my seventieth birthday I'll see you right here,
We'll have enjoyed a long, fruitful friendship and shared many memories.

And together we'll watch the sun set.
We'll celebrate our accomplishments and be grateful for the journey.

There's no one in my coffin,
I haven't let my personal demons or negative influences get the best of me.

There's nothing in my grave,
I haven't wasted my time or squandered my potential.

I'm tired of being damned,
I'm weary of being held back, weighed down, or criticized.

I'd rather be saved,
I'd prefer to be free to live life the way I see fit, not being held down by others' expectations.

And we can never sell out because we never bought in,
We can't compromise our values because we held true to our beliefs in the first place.

And if they build it back up,
If society or others try to rebuild what we've tear down or overcome,

Then we'll swing back through town
We'll return to reclaim what we've fought for and won.

And burn the whole thing down again.
We'll be ready to start anew and overcome any challenges that come our way.

It won't last so be bold,
Life is fleeting so we should make the most of every moment and pursue our passions with full force.

Choose your path, show soul,
We should make decisions based on our values and live in a way that aligns with our true nature.

Live fast and die old.
We should pursue our passions with full force, but not at the expense of our well-being or longevity.