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Die to Live

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It's 7:02
Breaking all the rules
Dance the boogie-woogie
And let's fire up the booze
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We know about the law
But that won't get us far
When the rattlesnake is shaking
And the gun is on the floor
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We can go all night till the morning light
And the mayor will be there too
Call the cops who got all the drugs
And then send them home by noon
Let it burn, let it burn
Oh, well let it burn, let it burn

Rebellious attitude
Your mama's got it too
We can't do nothing right
When wrong is what we do
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We ain't got the time for a Christian lullaby
When off goes the alarm
And the house is going down
We die to live
We die to live

Let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

It's 7:02
Breaking all the rules
Dance the boogie-woogie
And let's fire up the booze
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We know about the law
But that won't get us far
When the rattlesnake is shaking
And the gun is on the floor
We die to live

We can go all night till the morning light
And the mayor will be there too
Call the cops who got all the drugs
And then send them home by noon
Let it burn, let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

Let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

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elin01 On Aug 03, 2019

It's 7:02
Breaking all the rules
Dance the boogie-woogie
And let's fire up the booze
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We know about the law
But that won't get us far
When the rattlesnake is shaking
And the gun is on the floor
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

Rebellious attitude
Your mama's got it too
We can't do nothing right
When wrong is what we do
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We ain't got the time for a Christian lullaby
When off goes the alarm
And the house is going down
We die to live
We die to live

Let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

It's 7:02
Breaking all the rules
Dance the boogie-woogie
And let's fire up the booze
'Cause we die to live
We die to live

We know about the law
But that won't get us far
When the rattlesnake is shaking
And the gun is on the floor
We die to live

We can go all night till the morning light
And the mayor will be there too
Call the cops who got all the drugs
And then send them home by noon
Let it burn, let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

Let it burn
Oh, let it burn, let it burn

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2019-08-03 10:16:41

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by Kingofstilport

7m ago

This song, as a metaphore, celebrates the hard partying and breaking the rules attitude of a rocker, with the repeated phrase "let it burn" serving as a mantra or rallying cry for a rebellious spirit, symbolizing a desire to let everything go, to burn away any limitations or restrictions, and revel in the freedom of living life on one's terms. It encourages you to break free from societal constraints, embrace rebellion, and live life to the fullest without fear of judgment or repercussions.

When Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen listened to the song, he decided it needed another voice in the mix. He has long been a fan of Clutch vocalist Neil Fallon's gruff and powerful style, so he emailed him, and Fallon agreed to be the other singer. Two members of rock and roll outfit JD McPherson Band also lend their talents to the song. Raynier Jacob Jacildo is the pianist, while Doug Corocran contributes a Clarence Clemons-esque saxophone break. Michael Poulsen said, "I wanted it to sound like Jerry Lee Lewis and the saxophone sound you hear in Little Richard's music, they really nailed it."

Song Meaning

Positive

Subjective

Enjoyment

Rebellion

Freedom

Rock And Roll

Collaboration

Expression

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by Turless

2y ago

"Rebellious attitude, your mama's got it too We can't do nothing right when wrong is what we do 'Cause we die to live, we die to live We ain't got the time for a Christian lullaby When off goes the alarm and the house is going down We die to live, we die to live"

This verse sounds like some anti-Christian attitude. I wonder what people generally understand it to be about.

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