The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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 changing world in which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
Live and let die
(Live and let die)
What does it matter to you?
When you got a job to do
You got to do it well
You got to give the other fellow 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 changing world in which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
Live and let die
(Live and let die)
You used to say live and let live
(You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)
But if this ever changing world in which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
Live and let die
(Live and let die)
What does it matter to you?
When you got a job to do
You got to do it well
You got to give the other fellow 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 changing world in which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
Live and let die
(Live and let die)
Lyrics submitted by erasmus11290
Live And Let Die Lyrics as written by Paul James Mccartney Linda Mccartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i bet no one quoted on the origional but quoted on the G'n'R version
One of the best Bond themes ever, and an excellent Macca song. Too bad Guns & Roses had to completely butcher it.
Yes, Guns & Roses completely raped the song. Macca's version is and alwyas will be the best.
Dude I love those flutes, at least i think they are. but yeah when i found out he did the original i found that out thats all. but it's still a KICK ASS song. i like it when he says "So live and let die" and there's those two booms! cool, reminds of like a supernatural orchestra or whatever the hell.
To me the songs is about people who choose to step over everyone else to make their own way.
You have to see James Bond "live and let die" to appreciate this song! It works so well with the action scenes and the themes.
Live and Let Die is the best Bond Song ever!
The piano is fucking A!!!!
I luv this song!!!! paul totally rocks and the piano is amazing!!
I luv this song!!!! paul totally rocks and the piano is amazing!!
Easily the best Bond song
I imagine Paul was given the title of the film and was asked to make a song from it, what else could it be about than James Bond's job?
"you know you did, you know you did, you know you did"