Written by Dee Dee Ramone
Written by Dee Dee Ramone
Produced by T. Erdelyi (Tommy Ramone) and Ed Stasium
Engineered by Ed Stasium
Johnny Ramone - Guitar
Joey Ramone - Vocals
Dee Dee Ramone - Bass
Richie Ramone - Drums
Too Tough to Die
Ramones Lyrics
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I tell no tales I do no lie
I am a tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tough tough guy
Halo round my head too tough to die
Main attraction in a freak side show
Down in the basement where the cobwebs grow
Halo round my read too tough to die
Rainy days rain cool wine
I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine
Hot sweat on my face
I feel like goin' out someplace
Up late at night my chocolate sweet
Down at the gym where the muscle boys meet
I am very nice guy very sincere
In real good shape I have no fear
At the concert when the band comes on
I am in the ring where I belong
On my last leg just gettin' by
Halo round my head too tough to die
The Ramones' song "Too Tough to Die" is the title track of their 1984 album, which is known as their comeback album with a harder-edged sound. The song's lyrics depict a tough and uncompromising character who tells no lies and is too tough to die. The repetition of "tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tough tough guy" emphasizes the singer's toughness, which is further confirmed by the "halo round my head" line, indicating that the character is a force to be reckoned with.
The song also touches upon themes of resilience and survival. The line "on my last leg just gettin' by" suggests that the singer has faced adversity but has persevered. The reference to a "freak side show" and a "basement where the cobwebs grow" adds a sense of darkness and danger, and by placing the character in those settings, it reinforces his toughness.
Overall, "Too Tough to Die" is a straightforward and energetic song with a strong message of toughness, resilience, and survival. It's an anthem for those who refuse to be defeated by life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tough tough guy
I am an extremely tough person
I tell no tales, I do no lie
I am an honest person
Halo round my head too tough to die
I am invincible, nothing can bring me down
Main attraction in a freak side show
I am unique and stand out amongst others
Down in the basement where the cobwebs grow
I am not afraid to go to dark and dingy places
On my last leg just gettin' by
I am struggling but still pushing forward
Rainy days rain cool wine
I enjoy the simple pleasures in life
I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine
I believe in mutual benefit
Hot sweat on my face, I feel like goin' out someplace
I am energetic and always up for a good time
Up late at night my chocolate sweet
I have a companion who means a lot to me
Down at the gym where the muscle boys meet
I work hard on maintaining my physical strength
I am a very nice guy, very sincere
I am friendly and honest
In real good shape, I have no fear
My physical prowess makes me feel confident
At the concert when the band comes on
I am eager to see my favorite band perform
I am in the ring where I belong
I am comfortable in a challenging environment
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE DEE RAMONE, JOEY RAMONE, JOHNNY RAMONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brian Acuña
Aguanten los ramones! En Argentina nunca los olvidaremos
Michael Jurcunas
Foda demais!!!!
MetalAddiction
This is an underrated song and album
beauzer36
Hell yeah. I'm always coming to this song.
Daisy Aguirre
Nice song
Wayne Cole
The Ramones live on
Cosmo Kramer
Fun fact: the album cover was actually a mistake. The flash on the camera failed to kick in upon capturing the photo, thus why we see the band in silhouette form
William Marshburn
Art is full of happy mistakes.
Whitenoise 00
x1.25 >;o