This Life
The Forest Rangers Lyrics
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All alone
God takes your soul
You're on your own
The crow flies straight
A perfect line
On the devil's path
This life is short
Baby that's a fact
Better live it right
You ain't comin' back
Gotta raise some hell
Before they take you down
Gotta live this life
Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die
You better have soul
Nothin' less
'Cause when it's business time
It's life or death
The king is dead
But life goes on
Don't lose your head
When a deal goes down
Better keep your eye
On the road ahead
Gotta live this life
Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die, yeah
The Forest Rangers's song "This Life" is a tribute to the biker lifestyle that was popularized in the TV series Sons of Anarchy. The lyrics reflect the harsh reality of living a life on the road as a biker, where there is no one to rely on but oneself. The opening lines "Ridin' through this world, all alone, God takes your soul, you're on your own" create a sense of loneliness and isolation that one feels when they are living a life far away from the comforts of a home. The crow flying straight on the devil's path until you die is a metaphor for the dangerous and unpredictable nature of this lifestyle. The song is a reminder that life is unpredictable and short, and one must make the most of it by living it right.
The chorus of the song "This life is short, baby that's a fact, better live it right, you ain't comin' back" emphasizes the importance of making the most of the time one has on this earth. The lyrics "gotta raise some hell before they take you down" and "better keep your eye on the road ahead" reflect the rebellious nature of the biker lifestyle and the constant need to stay vigilant and prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. The song also highlights the necessity of having a strong conviction and a sense of self, as one must have "soul" when it's "business time" – a reference to the dangerous world of motorcycle gangs.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' through this world
Traveling through life
All alone
Without any assistance or companionship
God takes your soul
Passing away and facing judgement
You're on your own
Taking responsibility for one's own actions
The crow flies straight
Life seems straightforward and clear
A perfect line
Without any deviations or obstacles
On the devil's path
Following a dangerous or immoral path
Until you die
Until the end of one's life
This life is short
Life is limited
Baby that's a fact
It's an undeniable truth
Better live it right
Better to live life morally and conscientiously
You ain't comin' back
There's no returning from death
Gotta raise some hell
Need to be rebellious and assertive
Before they take you down
Before one's opponents or oppressors damage or defeat them
Gotta live this life
Need to enjoy and make the most of life
Gotta look this world
Need to confront and challenge the world
In the eye
Directly and confidently
Till you die
Until the end of one's life
You better have soul
You need to have passion and integrity
Nothin' less
No compromises allowed
'Cause when it's business time
When dealing with serious or important matters
It's life or death
The stakes are high
The king is dead
A powerful figure or authority has been removed
But life goes on
Life will continue despite changes or challenges
Don't lose your head
Don't panic or become irrational
When a deal goes down
When a transaction or agreement fails
Better keep your eye
Need to remain vigilant
On the road ahead
On future plans and goals
Till you die, yeah
Until the end of one's life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB THIELE, CURTIS STIGERS, DAVID KUSHNER, KURT SUTTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jepernu20
Ridin' through this world
All alone
God takes your soul
You're on your own
The crow flies straight
A perfect line
On the devil's path
Until you die
This life is short
Baby that's a fact
Better live it right
You ain't comin' back
Gotta raise some hell
Before they take you down
Gotta live this life
Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die
You better have soul
Nothin' less
'Cause when it's business time
It's life or death
The king is dead
But life goes on
Don't lose your head
When a deal goes down
Better keep your eye
On the road ahead
Gotta live this life
Gotta look this world
In the eye
Gotta live this life
Till you die
@stacyflores5217
Great music I just started watching this show with my son. All I can say is DAMN love everything about it!! In season 5 episode 13 been watching now for three weeks! The cast great love them all! And Katey Sagal can sing! I am old I will always see her as Peggy Bundy lol!
@paulamendonca5670
This music brings the feeling of wind on your face, of the road ahead of you... Cheers bikers buddies!
@bikerrob3619
Paula Mendonca Same to you young lady u definitely know what you are talking about!!!
@ColaresAlice
Isso sim que é música de verdade!
@theking-nz1ut
Classic show. Great music
@javierpiscil8642
amo esta cancion
@markchristian787
Damn, if there any bands out there who play in bars this would be a killer song to play.
@dia659
Great song <3
@tarikbara6441
Masterpiece
@moonlightlady6126
Stiger's voice always delivers, but I prefer his old skool song "I Wonder Why" also.