I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics


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I'm gonna live till I die,
I'm gonna laugh 'stead of cry
I'm gonna take the town and turn it upside down
I'm gonna live, live, live till I die

They're gonna say "What a guy!"
I'm gonna play for the sky
Ain't gonna miss a thing I'm gonna have my fling
I'm gonna live, live, live till I die

The blues 'll lay low I'll make 'em stay low
They'll never trail over my head
I'll be a devil till I'm an angel,
But until then, Hallelujah! Gonna dance, gonna fly
I'll take a chance ridin' high
Before my number's up I'm gonna fill my cup
I'm gonna live, live, live, live, live until I die

I'm gonna live till I die,
I'm gonna laugh 'stead of cry
I'm gonna take the town and turn it upside down
I'm gonna live, live, live till I die

They're gonna say "What a guy!"
I'm gonna play for the sky
Ain't gonna miss a thing I'm gonna have my fling
I'm gonna live, live, live till I die

The blues 'll lay low I'll make 'em stay low
They'll never trail over my head
I'll be a devil till I'm an angel,
But until then, Hallelujah! Gonna dance, gonna fly
I'll take a chance ridin' high





Before my number's up I'm gonna fill my cup
I'm gonna live, live, live, live, live until I die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" convey a strong sense of optimism and determination. From the very opening line, the singer declares that he will not be defeated by life's hardships; he will live until the very end. He refuses to give in to sorrow or despair, choosing to "laugh 'stead of cry." The lyrics suggest that the singer intends to make the most of his time on earth, taking the town "and turning it upside down" in the process. He wants to be remembered as a "guy" who lived life to the fullest, playing "for the sky." Nothing will be missed; the singer intends to "have [his] fling" before his time is up. The song suggests that the blues might try to bring him down, but the singer is determined to keep them at bay. He will "be a devil till [he's] an angel," but in the meantime, he wants to dance, fly, and take chances. He intends to "fill [his] cup" with all that life has to offer.


"I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" is a song that celebrates life and urges listeners to make the most of their time on earth. The lyrics suggest that we should all live each day as if it were our last, with joy, optimism, and a sense of adventure. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody reinforce this message, encouraging listeners to embrace life with enthusiasm.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna live till I die,
I plan to live my life to the fullest until my body ceases to function.


I'm gonna laugh 'stead of cry
Instead of being sad, I will choose to see the humor in things and laugh more often.


I'm gonna take the town and turn it upside down
I will go out and explore new places, meet new people, and leave a lasting impression on them.


I'm gonna live, live, live till I die
My life's purpose is to live every moment to the fullest without any regret.


They're gonna say "What a guy!"
People will admire me for my charming personality, sense of humor, and zest for life.


I'm gonna play for the sky
I will aim high and strive to achieve great things in life.


Ain't gonna miss a thing I'm gonna have my fling
I don't want to miss out on any opportunity, and I will enjoy life in every way possible.


The blues 'll lay low I'll make 'em stay low
No matter what hardships I face in life, I will remain strong and not let them take over my emotions.


They'll never trail over my head
I will not allow my problems to overshadow my life and dictate my decisions.


I'll be a devil till I'm an angel,
I will live life to the fullest, making the most of every opportunity until my time comes.


But until then, Hallelujah! Gonna dance, gonna fly
Until my last breath, I will enjoy my life to the fullest, dancing, and experiencing new things.


I'll take a chance ridin' high
I am willing to take risks and try new things, even if success is not guaranteed.


Before my number's up I'm gonna fill my cup
I will make the most of every moment in life and seize every opportunity to create cherished memories.


I'm gonna live, live, live, live, live until I die
I will make every moment count and refuse to let my passion for life fade until my final breath.




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO
Written by: Mann Curtis, Al Hoffman, Walter Kent

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