In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Get a grip on the action
Movin' heaven and earth
You gotta get a reaction
Push for all that you're worth
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Tough as steel, stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer, yeah
Grab the lead in the race
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Spit it out
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Die hard resolution
That is true to the end
No denying, we're going against the grain
Because it's so defiant
Everybody scream it again
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Movin' heaven and earth
You gotta get a reaction
Push for all that you're worth
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Tough as steel, stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer, yeah
Grab the lead in the race
No denying, we're going against the grain
So defiant, but they'll never put us down
Spit it out
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Die hard resolution
That is true to the end
No denying, we're going against the grain
Because it's so defiant
Everybody scream it again
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
Rock hard, ride free
All day, all night
Rock hard, ride free
All your life
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i reckon this is one of the top 5 priest songs and from their best album in my opinion
i think it just means live life to the fullest or something. like it says "don't take no for an answer, grab the lead in the race" i dunno thats what it sounds like to me. i suck lol
Not the greatest song lyrics wise, even as a Judas Priest effort (not exactly well known for their thoughtful lyrics :P), but the riff and solo are hard to beat.
ULlilLady is right though methinks. Something about living life to the fullest and not taking 'no' for an answer.
@_00_deathscar omg shut up
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@ThunderAlex Yep, that’s why I call it “Fight for your Life - The Apology”. The original was really poorly produced, and the guitar solo was half-assed scribbling, at best. The DOTF version is 1,000% better in all respects.