Formation and The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack: 2007-2008
The band released The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack in 2007, which is based upon Sixx's autobiography, The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star. The band made their live debut at Crash Mansion on July 16, 2007. They performed five songs from the album, The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack. The album had no drummer, because lead singer/rhythm guitarist James Michael programmed all the drums. Due to this, there was some curiosity as to who would be playing drums for them live. Former Beautiful Creatures drummer Glen Sobel ended up playing on tour with the band. On October 25, 2007, Sixx:A.M. played another show opening for Korn. At the time of this show Glen Sobel was on tour drumming with Elliott Yamin. Originally the group stated they had no intention of touring. After constant support for the band and interest in a tour, they held a nationwide vote for tour dates. The tour was scheduled to start in spring 2008, but had been postponed to the summer due to unforeseeable circumstances. On April 15, 2008, Sixx:A.M. announced they would be touring as part of Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest, along with Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Trapt. The tour began on July 1, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Florida. During Crüe Fest, Papa Roach drummer Tony Palermo served as a touring drummer for the band. A deluxe tour edition of The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack was released on November 25, 2008, which included a bonus live EP entitled Live Is Beautiful which features recorded performances from the band's summer tour.
Live Forever
Sixx a.m. Lyrics
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We never really gave a damn
We spent our lives
Roaming through the wasteland
An early sign
We should have had a battle plan
But we were young
And try to count to seven
And if we die
I'll meet you up in heaven
'Cause you're beautiful
We were so independent
So high on ill intentions
We would explode in fury
We were too scared to worry anyway
But now you're the only thing left worth dying for
You give me a reason I can't ignore
And make me wanna live forever
You're everything I've been waiting for
For all of these years and a thousand more
You make me wanna live forever
When I woke up
And Wonderland had gone to hell
It choked me up
Or maybe it was just as well
'Cause you and I
We burned up every brain cell and bridge we had
We were so independent
So high on ill intentions
We would explode in fury
We were too scared to worry anyway
But now you're the only thing left worth dying for
You give me a reason I can't ignore
And make me wanna live forever
You're everything I've been waiting for
For all of these years and a thousand more
You make me wanna live forever
Dancing with a razor blade
Sleeping with a hand grenade
I will gladly take the blame
I will gladly take the blame
Oh
You're the only thing left worth dying for
You give me a reason I can't ignore
And make me wanna live forever
You're everything I've been waiting for
For all of these years and a thousand more
You make me wanna live forever
The song "Live Forever" by Sixx:A.M. seems to be about looking back on a turbulent and reckless past while finding hope and meaning in the present. The opening lyrics express the regret of not having a solid plan in life and "roaming through the wasteland" aimlessly. However, the tone of the chorus shifts to a more positive outlook with the singer finding a sense of purpose and a reason to live through the love of another person. The bridge continues this theme of reflecting on past decisions and how they have led to the current state of affairs.
The overall message of the song highlights the human experience of recklessness and self-destruction, but also the power of love and the ability to find purpose and meaning from it. The lyrics of "Live Forever" are deep, introspective, and meaningful, making it a popular and well-loved song within the rock community.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you were right
Acknowledging that the other person was correct
We never really gave a damn
We didn't care much about anything
We spent our lives
Our entire existence was dedicated to
Roaming through the wasteland
Moving aimlessly through a barren and desolate place
An early sign
An indication or warning early on
We should have had a battle plan
We should have had a strategy or plan for fighting our problems
But we were young
But we were naive and inexperienced
Well close your eyes
Suggesting to the other person to shut their eyes
And try to count to seven
Counting to seven for a calming effect
And if we die
In the event of our deaths
I'll meet you up in heaven
We'll reunite in the afterlife
'Cause you're beautiful
Because you are special and important to me
We were so independent
We were self-reliant and didn't need anyone else
So high on ill intentions
Consumed by harmful desires and intentions
We would explode in fury
Our anger would reach a boiling point and burst out uncontrollably
We were too scared to worry anyway
We were so afraid of the consequences that we didn't even bother worrying
But now you're the only thing left worth dying for
You are now the only person or thing that is important enough to risk our lives for
You give me a reason I can't ignore
You motivate me to keep going and not give up
And make me wanna live forever
You inspire a desire to live eternally
You're everything I've been waiting for
You are everything I've ever wanted or needed
For all of these years and a thousand more
For the time we've spent together and beyond that
You make me wanna live forever
You instill within me a desire to never die
When I woke up
At the moment I became conscious
And Wonderland had gone to hell
And the once magical and wonderful world had turned into a terrible place
It choked me up
It caused me to become emotional
Or maybe it was just as well
Or perhaps it was for the best
'Cause you and I
Because of the bond we share
We burned up every brain cell and bridge we had
We used up all of our resources and connections
Dancing with a razor blade
Taking dangerous risks and playing with fate
Sleeping with a hand grenade
Living with an explosive danger constantly present
I will gladly take the blame
I am willing to assume responsibility or fault
Oh
Interjection to express strong emotion
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DJ Ashba, Nikki Sixx, James Michael
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