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Last Chance Lyrics

When the stranger came to town
All the people watched with wonder
In their tattered clothes gathered 'round and raised their eyes up from the dirt
And the stranger said to them
I have been upon the mountain
I have witnessed forces like cannons that can ram you to the ground

Stand up on your feet
'Cause your life is short as hell
You could be dead tomorrow
Today may be your last chance to believe in yourself
Your last chance to yell
Your last chance to be good to yourself
Your last chance to drink from life's well

In the crowd a voice was heard
Should we get them before they get you?
Should we strike the first blow?
He said, "No, no, no, you don't understand
The enemy is in your heart
Self respect robbed by self content
Look across the country
All the people with their dreams dead in their hearts."

Stand up on your feet
'Cause your life is short as hell
You could be dead tomorrow
Today may be your last chance to believe in yourself
Your last chance to yell
Your last chance to be good to yourself
Your last chance to drink from life's well

And drink from the well
Oh, yeah
It could be your last chance
To believe in yourself
Your last chance to yell
Your last chance to be good to yourself
Your last chance to drink from life's well
Drink from the well
Oh, yeah
Drink from the well
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Cover art for Last Chance lyrics by Shooting Star

This is a pretty straightforward song that says your life is really short, so don't waste it feeling sorry for yourself or playing it safe. As a small example, I played guitar (very badly) many years ago. I have for several years been half-heartedly thinking about getting into it again, but this time, becoming better at it. Listening to this song and considering the lyrics made me decide to stop wasting time and do exactly that.

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Cover art for Last Chance lyrics by Shooting Star

I always thought this song has a vaguely religious theme to it. Dirt poor people look up to the man who came down from the mountain to explain things, about a short life and making it worth while. Who are we talking about? Moses, Buddha, Jesus? Take your pick.

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Cover art for Last Chance lyrics by Shooting Star

An inspiring combination of melody and lyric. Shooting Star never got the credit they deserved.

My ear has never been able to discern one line from this song. Is it: Self respect robbed by self content or Self respect robbed by self contempt Either one seems to fit within the context of the song.

@GenerationX "Self Respect robbed by Self Pity".

Cover art for Last Chance lyrics by Shooting Star

i think it deals with people putting up with their shit lives. Explain that you need to go and live the life you want. Take a chance, believe in yourself, drink from the well - experience good things in life before you die.

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