The band's biggest Canadian hit was "One Life" in 1995, although they also achieved moderate international success with their self-titled 1997 album featuring "Dance with the Devil" and a cover of Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue."
One Life
Raggadeath Lyrics
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I live the life you love
After life,
There's death
Raggadeath!
[Chorus]
One life to live
If you want to do well in life
You have to strive to survive
If you heart bleeds
Then your time
No honour
For anyway you cross it
You know goodness is much funner
[x2]
Heres the story of your life
Put this great in focus
Cuz I know its never like this
You were born
And people
And i'm
Story teller
In your paper
To know why you were able
It's a shame
Its like a game
Keep your head high
You were that much fly
I know what goes around
Comes all the way back
You might be phat now but one day
Don't be hard headed
And let it play you like a fool
I know what is is
If you are honest in your heart
That is how it goes
Love the life you live,
I live the life you love
After life,
There's death
Raggadeath!
(Trust me)
[Chorus]
One life to live
You better love it or leave it
If you want to do well in life
You have to strive to survive
If you heart bleeds
Then your time
No honour
For anyway you cross it
You know goodness is much funner
[x2]
Everyone get dem life
For life to serve a purpose
Fight on a bus
When you step up
Then people wanna push up
Wash up
Then people wanna worship
Only for people why you droppin'
[Chorus]
One life to live
You better love it or leave it
If you want to do well in life
You have to strive to survive
If you heart bleeds
Then your time
No honour
For anyway you cross it
You know goodness is much funner
[x2]
Corporations
Let me interrupt this point
What I think it's all about
Emotions are less
People ward off
Run away like the truth is
People act psycho
Why they behind
My logic
Keep bounds
In your head
Makes me
It's truthful
You can hear it
You can hear it in the music
Is how we do
The story of life
Is connected to your body from the sky and to the pavement!
[Chorus]
One life to live
You better love it or leave it
If you want to do well in life
You have to strive to survive
If you heart bleeds
Then your time
No honour
For anyway you cross it
You know goodness is much funner
[x2]
The song "One Life" by Raggadeath emphasizes the importance of cherishing one's life and making the most of it. The lyrics suggest that life is a precious gift that should be appreciated and enjoyed to the fullest. The chorus is particularly memorable, as it encourages listeners to love their life or leave it - implying that those who take their existence for granted are not fulfilling their true potential.
The verses of the song tell a story about life's ups and downs, and the need to remain positive and hopeful even in the face of adversity. The lines "Keep your head high/You were that much fly" suggest that one's attitude towards life can greatly impact their overall success and happiness. Furthermore, Raggadeath makes a point to call out the negative influence of corporations and societal pressures, encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves and their values.
Overall, "One Life" is a powerful message about the importance of living fully and authentically. It challenges listeners to take responsibility for their own happiness and success, while recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities that accompany each individual's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Love the life you live,
Enjoy the life you have.
I live the life you love
I enjoy the life you wish you had.
After life,
Once your life is over,
There's death
you will experience death.
One life to live
You only have one life to live.
You better love it or leave it
You should either love your life or change it.
If you want to do well in life
If you want to succeed in life
You have to strive to survive
you must work hard and be determined.
If you heart bleeds
If you're hurting emotionally,
Then your time
you're wasting your time.
No honour
You won't be respected or admired.
For anyway you cross it
No matter how you approach life,
You know goodness is much funner
being positive and enjoying life is better.
Everyone get dem life
Everyone has their own life.
For life to serve a purpose
Your life must have a purpose.
Fight on a bus
You'll encounter conflict throughout your life.
When you step up
When you face your challenges
Then people wanna push up
others may want to bring you down.
Wash up
When you clean yourself up
Then people wanna worship
others may begin to respect you.
Only for people why you droppin'
Only for people you want to impress.
Corporations
Large companies
Let me interrupt this point
I need to make a point.
What I think it's all about
What I believe is important.
Emotions are less
People don't value emotions as much.
People ward off
People avoid
Run away like the truth is
People run away from the truth.
People act psycho
People behave irrationally.
Why they behind
Why they are falling behind.
My logic
My way of thinking or reasoning.
Keep bounds
Stay within your limits.
In your head
Mentally.
Makes me
It convinces me.
It's truthful
It's honest.
You can hear it
You can sense it.
You can hear it in the music
It's reflected in the music.
Is how we do
It's how we live.
The story of life
The narrative of living.
Is connected to your body from the sky and to the pavement!
It's deeply rooted in every aspect of our being.
Contributed by Levi I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thirstav
Thanks to everyone involved, Michie Mee, Michael X, William, still love to listen after all these years.
@kevintennant7701
I love this band, unique and rockin! Loved Raggadeath since they started.
@ianmcleod7502
Man I remember when this came out, the clubs back then were so awesome, music somehow died. Love this tune I play it for my son now.
@exunazares
Love love love!
@raschellharlingten
All I am gonna say is amazing miss chillin
@FileAssassin
back in time to my tiny university bedroom, where i managed to get signal from the 99.9 THA BUZZZZZZZZZ antenna, studying while drinking too much Jaegermaester.
Good times.
@CeejayFilmsFanspinePictures
As a Jamaican who loves rock music, I think this is awesome. Had to add it to my Jamaican Rock Playlist on my channel and also on soundcloud. Love the sound, although the outro could be shorter, lol
@ryanmagwood9420
Should have got more Cred then they did
@shantideva5809
Thats true. Raggadeath were way ahead of the times x
@paulm2407
I remember Koze hanging with me in my pad telling me he would start up with raggadeath and michie mee. Cool English cat Koze. I didn’t believe him. My bad. Raggadeath was so underrated. He was right. If you remember this time on Brunswick in Toronto lemme know bro. Long time ago. Hope you’re good.