Live and let die
GUNS NґROSES Lyrics
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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
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die
What did 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
The song "Live and let die" by Guns N' Roses is a cover of the original song by Paul McCartney and Wings. The lyrics of the song talk about how people's perspectives change over time due to the changing world they live in. When they were young and their hearts were open, they used to say live and let live. But as they grow older and face the challenges of life, they realize that sometimes they have to fight and give their best to succeed. The line "What did it matter to ya when you got a job to do, you gotta do it well" emphasizes the importance of perseverance and dedication.
The chorus of the song, "But if this ever changin' world in which we live in makes you give in and cry, say live and let die" serves as a reminder that despite the challenges of life, one should stay true to their beliefs and not let the world change them. The phrase "live and let die" can also be interpreted as a way of saying that one should let go of the things that no longer serve them and move on to new experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of the song encourage listeners to take on life's challenges with a positive attitude and to stay true to themselves, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were young and your heart
Was an open book
Back when you were naive and unguarded in your emotions
You used to say live and let live
(You know you did)
(You know you did)
(You know you did)
You believed in letting people live their own lives without interference
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
However, if the world's constant changes weigh you down, it's better to let go and move on.
What did 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
What difference does it make when you need to perform your duties, you must do it properly and beat your competitor.
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
But again, when it all becomes too much, it's time to move on and let things go.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LINDA MC CARTNEY, PAUL MC CARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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 did 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
@simonenovaes2009
Amazing
@damiansalon7973
Top Paul Mc Cartney Guns N rose
Live an let Die song🤤🤤🤤😎😎🎅🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎶🎶🎶🎶🪄
@jonlund5545
I once read that paul McCartney's kids who were gnr fans thought guns actually wrote this song lol
@iamspartacus6713
that's made my day cheers
@balintpetervari8450
Wow😯😂
@Hanako_the_Simp
Actually, I thought it was their original too
@mast3rchief536
I heard him and his kids where at the GNR Wembley 1991 gig and they played it. Some of the vids in this are from that gig like the pic in the thumbnail.
@savebees7626
Omg! I'd expect him to have told his kids he wrote this song! I love the Beatles my absolute favorite!!
@mrworldwide6707
You know a song is a masterpiece when it doesn't matter if Paul McCartney or Axl sing it, it will still sound amazing
@matthewwheeler2231
Agree 👍