Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
NEVER SAY DIE
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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I just need some open space to run for my life.
The ground is sinking and the walls closing in.
When I get to the bottom I get up and start all over again.
Just passin' time until the big one.
As we leave it all behind.
And move on up to a brighter future
It's no easy climb.
I'll never say die...
My mom and dad never understood.
But compared to their problems, you know, mine looked good.
They screamed, "Where's the money?" and "Where's all the love?"
And "Where's the help from the man up above?"
I never gave up my religion
As I did my teenage time.
I said, "When I'm of age, I wanna walk out smilin'
Maybe I'll cry...
But I'll never say die..."
I'll never say die... Ohhh!
Oooh never say die - I'll never say...
Oooh never say die - No I will never, never, never say...
Oooh never say die - Oh, I'll never say die...
Oooh never say die...
Two generations I've been through
'69 was heavy, yea, but, what did it prove?
Just a bunch of hippies could become businessmen
And burn our bodies, a flag, and a couple of friends.
Now as we enter 1980
We're modern humans in a modern time.
So all you children of the '60's
It's no easy climb.
But don't ever say die...
Don't you ever say die... Oh!
Oooh never say die
Oooh never say die - Just stand there, baby!
Oooh never say die - Oh, never say, never say die...
Oooh never say die...
The lyrics of Sammy Hagar's song "Never Say Die" touch on themes of perseverance, finding freedom, and hope for the future despite the difficulties that we face. Hagar opens with the assertion that he doesn't need weapons to fight for his freedom, just open space to run for his life. He acknowledges a sense of confinement and claustrophobia, with the ground sinking and walls closing in, but he remains resolute to start all over again and never give up. As Hagar reflects on his family's struggles and the challenges of his own life, he feels misunderstood by his parents and their priorities. He stays true to his own beliefs and values, remaining committed to his religion even as he experiences the highs and lows of teenage life.
Throughout the song, Hagar situates his own experiences within a larger generational and cultural shift, moving from the challenges of the late 1960s ("'69 was heavy") to the uncertainties of the early 1980s. He acknowledges that the road ahead won't be an easy climb, especially for those who grew up as children of the 60s, but he maintains hope for a brighter future. The repeated refrain of "never say die" underscores the resolve and determination that Hagar brings to his music, his life, and his fans.
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Say Die" offer a message of resilience and hope that resonates with many listeners. By sharing his own struggles and pushing against the limitations of his past and present, Hagar encourages his fans to keep fighting for their own dreams and freedom, no matter what obstacles may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
To fight for my freedom, I don't need a gun or a knife.
I don't need violence to fight for my freedoms.
I just need some open space to run for my life.
Open spaces provide me with the ability to do what I want.
The ground is sinking and the walls closing in.
I feel trapped.
When I get to the bottom I get up and start all over again.
I'm resilient and always bounce back.
Just passin' time until the big one.
Waiting for the next big thing to happen.
As we leave it all behind.
We have to move on from the past.
And move on up to a brighter future It's no easy climb.
Looking forward to a better future with hard work.
But I'll never say die... I'll never say die...
I'm never going to give up.
My mom and dad never understood.
I felt like my parents never understood my struggles.
But compared to their problems, you know, mine looked good.
My problems felt like nothing compared to theirs.
They screamed, "Where's the money?" and "Where's all the love?"
My parents were concerned with the basics.
And "Where's the help from the man up above?"
They wondered where divine intervention would occur.
I never gave up my religion As I did my teenage time.
I didn't lose hope in religion during my teens.
I said, "When I'm of age, I wanna walk out smilin' Maybe I'll cry...
I promised myself I would exit my teenage years with a smile, even if tears came.
But I'll never say die..." I'll never say die... Ohhh!
I'm determined to never give up despite the challenges.
Two generations I've been through '69 was heavy, yea, but, what did it prove?
I've seen a lot in my lifetime, but wonder what it all means.
Just a bunch of hippies could become businessmen And burn our bodies, a flag, and a couple of friends.
The hippies of the past became successful and were capable of big mistakes.
Now as we enter 1980 We're modern humans in a modern time.
It's now the 1980s and we're a part of a new era.
So all you children of the '60's It's no easy climb.
To all those who grew up in the 60s, times have been tough.
But don't ever say die... Don't you ever say die... Oh!
But don't give up, no matter the odds.
Oooh never say die Oooh never say die - Just stand there, baby!
Never give up and push through the hard times.
Oooh never say die - Oh, never say, never say die... Oooh never say die...
Never give up, don't say those words, and always fight through.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY HAGAR
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