Kennedy won a Grammy Award in 2005 in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category for production on Steve Earle's album The Revolution Starts Now.
Ray's father, Ray Sr., who was the Credit manager for Sears, formed the concept for the Discover Card, which was launched in 1985.[1]
Life at Last
Ray Kennedy Lyrics
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I can see that you're the devil's pride
Do you realize that all of you donated something horrible
You hated that is part of you
I'm your nightmares comin' true I am your crime
Life at last sit and listen while the fun begins
Hearts are broken and the bad guys win
And this isn't for the queasy or the weak of heart
You had better start for home while there's still time
I'm the evil that you created gettin' horny and damned
Frustrated
Bored stiff and I want me a woman now
I'm the evil that you created gettin' horny and damned
Frustrated
Each of you must stop and try me all of you might satisfy
Me
The song "Life at Last" by Ray Kennedy is a dark and haunting tune that explores themes of sin, evil and temptation. The lyrics are addressed to the listener from the perspective of a malevolent force, perhaps the devil himself. In the opening lines, the singer greets the listener from "the other side," implying a connection to the world of the dead or supernatural. He acknowledges that the listener is "the devil's pride," which could be interpreted as a reference to their evil or sinful nature.
The second verse describes a scene of destruction and chaos, where hearts are broken and the "bad guys win." There is a sense of revelry or celebration for the singer in this atmosphere, as he encourages the listener to "sit and listen" while the "cutting up" occurs. He warns that this is not for the faint of heart, and advises the listener to "start for home while there's still time."
The final verse seems to reveal the true intentions of the singer, as he claims to be "the evil that you created." He is frustrated and bored, and desires the company of a woman. There is a sense of perverse pleasure in the singer's voice as he invites each listener to try and satisfy him.
Overall, the song "Life at Last" is a chilling exploration of human nature and the darker aspects of humanity. It paints a disturbing portrait of temptation and sin, and leaves the listener with a sense of unease.
Line by Line Meaning
Life at last salutations from the other side
Greetings from the afterlife, where the singer now resides
I can see that you're the devil's pride
The singer can see that the listener is proud to be affiliated with the devil
Do you realize that all of you donated something horrible
The listener and their peers have all contributed to something terrible
You hated that is part of you
The aspect they have contributed to is something they hate about themselves
I'm your nightmares comin' true I am your crime
The artist is the manifestation of the listener's worst fears and committed crimes
Life at last sit and listen while the fun begins
Now that the listener is in the afterlife, they should pay attention as the 'fun' starts
Hearts are broken and the bad guys win
In this afterlife, good does not prevail and bad people come out on top, causing heartbreak
Sit and listen all the cutting up is easy
The artist is going to taunt and mock the listener because it's easy
And this isn't for the queasy or the weak of heart
The insults and taunts that the artist will deliver are not for those who are easily upset or frightened
You had better start for home while there's still time
The listener should leave while they can, or face the consequences of staying
I'm the evil that you created gettin' horny and damned
Once again, the singer is the embodiment of the evils created by the listener, and is now expressing sexual desire
Frustrated
The artist is feeling sexually frustrated
Bored stiff and I want me a woman now
The singer is bored and wants to engage in sexual activity with a woman immediately
Each of you must stop and try me all of you might satisfy
The singer is challenging the listener and their peers to try to satisfy their sexual desires
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.