NEVER SAY DIE
Raleigh Ritchie Lyrics


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I lost my mind in a nightclub bathroom
All I could find posses no value
Too many times I said never again
Fooled me twice, all I have is my name

I'ma traveling journey man, like early man
Cape to cave and do it again
Both turning in on me and its spinning, so I hurl again, hit the curve again
I'ma poud, burning up,
International mystery man and lonely now

I left my mind in Vegas
I left my mind in Reno
I left my mind in London
I left my heart in Rio

If I never make it through the night,
Before I should die
And if this is the last song I write, I lived my life
And I'ma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven sins couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done, I'm not leaving hope
I'ma rise again, and I'ma rise alone

I lost my soul on a roulette table
This never gets old 'cause I'm unstable
Hit the ground, I'm running… yeah
Pulls me down, proper coming

I know I'm grabbing in, adrenaline
Ketamine is in my medicine
Living is better than
Meth-amphetamines fucking me up
Discredit it, high on life, think twice
Never say die, I'm fine
I'll pay da piper, whatever the price!

I left my mind in L.A.
(Never say die)
I left my mind in Dallas
I left my mind in Bristol
I left my heart in Paris

If I never make it through the night,
Before I should die
And if this is the last song I write, I lived my life
And I'ma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven sins couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done,
And I’m leaving home
I'ma rise again, and I'ma rise alone

Running
I'm running, running away
I'm running, running away
Running, run running away
Hey

I lost my mind in Brighton
I lost my mind in Rome
I lost my mind in Sydney
I lost my heart in fuck it!
I never had a heart!
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart
Heart

Live another day, another day




Any other way
Yeaaaa x4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raleigh Ritchie's song "Never Say Die" appear to be about the singer's wild and chaotic lifestyle, with numerous references to losing his mind and soul in various cities around the world. The opening lines describe losing his mind in a nightclub bathroom and feeling like everything he has is worthless. Despite vowing to never repeat his mistakes, he is pulled back into the cycle of self-destruction.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of being a "journeyman" and traveling the world like early man, which could be a metaphor for Ritchie's career in the music industry. He describes feeling lonely and like an "international mystery man" but still remaining determined to live life to the fullest. The chorus repeats the refrain, "If I never make it through the night, before I should die, and if this is the last song I write, I lived my life" suggesting a sense of urgency and a need to seize the moment.


Later in the song, Ritchie mentions losing his soul on a roulette table and feeling like he is constantly running from something. However, he also says that living is better than being consumed by drugs and addiction. The song concludes on a hopeful note, with the singer declaring that he will rise again, even if he has to do it alone.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost my mind in a nightclub bathroom
I experienced a mental breakdown in a place of excess and indulgence.


All I could find posses no value
I tried to fill the void that is within me with material possessions, but it was to no avail.


Too many times I said never again
I have made this same mistake repeatedly despite my promise to myself that I wouldn't.


Fooled me twice, all I have is my name
I have been taken advantage of before, and now I have nothing left to give but my identity.


I'ma traveling journey man, like early man
I am a modern-day wanderer, constantly moving from place to place like the early humans did.


Cape to cave and do it again
Like the journey from the Cape of Good Hope to the first human cave, I am compelled to keep repeating this cycle.


Both turning in on me and its spinning, so I hurl again, hit the curve again
The challenges of life are closing in and making me dizzy, causing me to repeat this cycle once more.


I'ma poud, burning up,International mystery man and lonely now
I am a lost and lonely figure, searching worldwide for a sense of meaning and understanding.


I left my mind in Vegas
I experienced a mental breakdown in Las Vegas due to its glittering, chaotic atmosphere.


I left my mind in Reno
I experienced a mental breakdown in Reno, a city similarly known for its excess and chaos.


I left my mind in London
I experienced a mental breakdown in the bustling metropolis of London.


I left my heart in Rio
I experienced a profound emotional connection in Rio de Janeiro, feeling as if my heart was left behind when I departed.


If I never make it through the night,Before I should die
If I don't survive this moment, I want to live knowing that I did everything I could while I was alive.


And if this is the last song I write, I lived my life
If this is my last creative act before I pass away, I can find peace knowing that I have left something behind.


And I'ma live like a king if it kills me
I'm willing to do whatever it takes, even if it kills me, to live life to the fullest.


I'm a kid, seven sins couldn't thrill me
Despite my age, I remain jaded and unimpressed with the world's pleasures, no matter how sinful they may be.


When it's said and done, I'm not leaving hope,I'ma rise again, and I'ma rise alone
Despite the hardships I've endured, I will always maintain hope that I can rise again, even if I must do so alone.


I lost my soul on a roulette table
I have become swept up in the thrill of gambling and have lost my sense of self in the process.


This never gets old 'cause I'm unstable
Despite the negative effects on my life, I continue to participate in this behavior because I am unstable and addicted.


Hit the ground, I'm running… yeah
Despite my struggles, I refuse to give up and will continue to persevere.


Pulls me down, proper coming
Despite being constantly pulled down by the challenges of life, I will come back stronger each time.


I know I'm grabbing in, adrenaline
I know that I'm taking risks and living dangerously, but the adrenaline rush is what keeps me going.


Ketamine is in my medicine,Living is better than
I have turned to dangerous substances in order to cope, but deep down I know that truly living is better than numbing the pain.


Meth-amphetamines fucking me up
The use of methamphetamines has been harmful to my physical and mental health.


Discredit it, high on life, think twice
Though it may seem like I'm high on drugs, in reality, I'm finding joy in simply being alive and savoring every moment.


Never say die, I'm fine
Despite the hardships I endure, I will never give up and will always remain strong.


I'll pay da piper, whatever the price!
I will face the consequences of my actions no matter how steep the price may be.


I left my mind in L.A.
I experienced a mental breakdown in the city of Los Angeles.


I left my mind in Dallas
I experienced a mental breakdown in the city of Dallas.


I left my mind in Bristol
I experienced a mental breakdown in the city of Bristol.


I left my heart in Paris
I experienced profound love and emotion in the French city of Paris.


Running,I'm running, running away, I'm running, running away
Despite my struggles, I am determined to keep running and not give up or settle down.


Running, run running away,Hey
I will keep running and trying to escape from my problems no matter what.


I lost my mind in Brighton
I experienced a mental breakdown in the UK city of Brighton.


I lost my mind in Rome
I experienced a mental breakdown in the Italian city of Rome.


I lost my mind in Sydney
I experienced a mental breakdown in the Australian city of Sydney.


I lost my heart in fuck it!I never had a heart!HeartHeartHeartHeartHeartHeartHeartHeart
I have lost all sense of emotional connection and am now numb to the world and its feelings.


Live another day, another day,Any other way,Yeaaaa x4
I will keep living my life day by day, never giving up or taking an easy way out.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Erica Rodriguez Calderon

I lost my mind in a nightclub bathroom
All I could find possessed no value
Too many times I said "never again"
Fooled me twice, all I have is my name
I'm a travelling journeyman like early man
Cave to cave and do it again, world's turning in on me
And it's spinning, so I heard again, hit the curb again
I'm a bum, burning out, international mystery men, I'm lonely now

I left my mind in Vegas
I left my mind in Reno
I left my mind in London
I left my heart in Rio

If I never make it through the night
Before I should die
Then if this is the last song I write
I lived my life
And I'mma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven teens couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done, and I'm leaving home
I'mma rise again, and I'mma rise alone

I lost my soul on a roulette table
This never gets old, cause I'm unstable
Hit the ground running
It pulls me down, but I'm coming
I'm not unraveling, adrenaline, ketamine isn't my medicine
Living is better than methamphetamines
Fucking me up, just credit it "high on life", live twice
Never say die, I'm fine, I'll play the piper, whatever the price

I left my mind in LA
I left my mind in Dallas
I left my mind in Bristol
I left my heart in Paris

If I never make it through the night
Before I should die
Then if this is the last song I write
I lived my life
And I'mma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven teens couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done, and I'm leaving home
I'mma rise again, and I'mma rise alone

Run, run, run away
Run, run, run away
Running, ru-running away
Yeah

I lost my mind in Brighton
I lost my mind in Rome
I lost my mind in Sydney
I lost my heart in- fuck it, I never had a heart

Live another day
Another day
Can't run away
Yeah
[x4]



All comments from YouTube:

Emma Sersic

i need to see this guy live one day, it's on my bucket list for sure. he's simply amazing.

jopalaz5

before to go check "bloodsport '15 vevo dscvr live" this guy is so talented so much powerfull

hellocutiekittyful

+Emma12403 Saw him last Thursday!!!
He performed this too
Make sure you do see him, he is so amazing

Remi lockson

Same here , such an inspirational talented man, could have some wonderful converstaions with him :-)
Put it right , brilliant one for the bucket list emma !

mosaΓ―q

@Emma12403 He is simply amazing live too. Only regret is that it killed the illusion of GOT cause you see him... well... having fun :) But oh so worth it!

Tia ティを

I am so glad I found his music.. because it's amazing -
I hope I will be able to hear you live one day.

Erica Rodriguez Calderon

I lost my mind in a nightclub bathroom
All I could find possessed no value
Too many times I said "never again"
Fooled me twice, all I have is my name
I'm a travelling journeyman like early man
Cave to cave and do it again, world's turning in on me
And it's spinning, so I heard again, hit the curb again
I'm a bum, burning out, international mystery men, I'm lonely now

I left my mind in Vegas
I left my mind in Reno
I left my mind in London
I left my heart in Rio

If I never make it through the night
Before I should die
Then if this is the last song I write
I lived my life
And I'mma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven teens couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done, and I'm leaving home
I'mma rise again, and I'mma rise alone

I lost my soul on a roulette table
This never gets old, cause I'm unstable
Hit the ground running
It pulls me down, but I'm coming
I'm not unraveling, adrenaline, ketamine isn't my medicine
Living is better than methamphetamines
Fucking me up, just credit it "high on life", live twice
Never say die, I'm fine, I'll play the piper, whatever the price

I left my mind in LA
I left my mind in Dallas
I left my mind in Bristol
I left my heart in Paris

If I never make it through the night
Before I should die
Then if this is the last song I write
I lived my life
And I'mma live like a king if it kills me
I'm a kid, seven teens couldn't thrill me
When it's said and done, and I'm leaving home
I'mma rise again, and I'mma rise alone

Run, run, run away
Run, run, run away
Running, ru-running away
Yeah

I lost my mind in Brighton
I lost my mind in Rome
I lost my mind in Sydney
I lost my heart in- fuck it, I never had a heart

Live another day
Another day
Can't run away
Yeah
[x4]

Rj

Erica Rodriguez ahhhh no worries. 😊
I left my mind in Vegas
I left my mind in Reno
I left my mind in London
I left my heart in Rio

Erica Rodriguez Calderon

rj asdfghjkl I didn't wrote it, I just did a copy paste in an amazing time record of 3 seconds

But where should I fix it? In what part?

Rj

Erica Rodriguez I left my mind in Reno*

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