Live and Let Die
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics


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When you were young
And your heart was an open book
You used to say live and let live
You know you did
You know you did
You know you did
But if this ever changin' world
In which we live in
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die

What does it matter to ya
When you got a job to do you got to do it well
You got to give the other fella hell

You used to say live and let live
You know you did
You know you did
You know you did
But if this ever changin' world
In which we live in
Makes you give in and cry




Say live and let die
Live and let die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Live and Let Die" by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra speak to the idea of adapting and surviving in a constantly changing world while staying true to oneself. The song addresses the challenges of maintaining a sense of openness and acceptance, as symbolized by the phrase "live and let live." The opening lines signify a simpler time, when one's heart was open and the belief in living peacefully and letting others do the same was held strong. However, as the world evolves and presents difficulties that may cause one to give in and cry, the lyrics suggest that it is necessary to assert oneself and persevere.


The lyrics also emphasize the importance of performing one's duties well, and sometimes even challenging and pushing others when necessary. This can be seen in the line, "You got to give the other fella hell." It suggests that in order to navigate the ever-changing world, one must possess a drive to excel and assert themselves when it matters.


Overall, "Live and Let Die" encourages the listener to hold on to their values of acceptance and adaptability, while also acknowledging the need to stand strong and confront challenges head-on. It reflects the complexities of living in a world filled with constant transformations, where one's beliefs and worldview may be tested.


Line by Line Meaning

When you were young
During your youth


And your heart was an open book
And you were transparent with your feelings


You used to say live and let live
You used to advocate for tolerance and acceptance


You know you did
You are aware that you held this belief


But if this ever changin' world
However, in this constantly evolving world


In which we live in
In which we reside


Makes you give in and cry
If it overwhelms you and brings you to tears


Say live and let die
You should still believe in letting others live their lives


Live and let die
Without imposing your will upon them


What does it matter to ya
Why does it concern you


When you got a job to do you got to do it well
When you have a task at hand, you must perform it competently


You got to give the other fella hell
You have to aggressively pursue your goals


You used to say live and let live
You used to believe in a philosophy of coexistence


You know you did
You are aware that you held this belief


But if this ever changin' world
However, in this constantly evolving world


In which we live in
In which we reside


Makes you give in and cry
If it overwhelms you and makes you surrender to despair


Say live and let die
You should still embrace the concept of letting go and moving on


Live and let die
Without clinging onto the past




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Written by: DAVID WHITAKER

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