Not Dead Yet

Defying Fate: Embracing Life's Highs in Skid Row's 'Not Dead Yet'
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Lyrics

Count down to the minute

Expressing anticipation or a sense of urgency as time counts down.

Time keeps tickin’ away

Highlighting the continuous passage of time.

Born to lose and dying to win

Life is characterized by a pattern of losing yet striving for victory.

Is not the way I play

Rejecting conventional approaches to life and challenges.


Get the high that you’re lookin for

Searching for a euphoric experience or satisfaction.

While the world goes straight to hell

While society deteriorates, pursuing personal pleasure persists.

Die young is what they’re sayin

Advisory message suggesting premature death, but uncertainty prevails.

But it’s too soon to tell

Challenging the notion of predicting one's fate too early.


Not dead yet

Asserting vitality and resilience despite challenges.

Don’t throw dirt on an open casket

Metaphorically discouraging premature judgments or conclusions.

Something that I said

Acknowledging past statements or actions.

You’ve written me off, but I know I’m not dead yet

Rejecting being dismissed or underestimated; affirming continued existence.


Some pray for the sinners

Reference to those who seek forgiveness for their wrongdoings.

Something’s going ‘round

Indicating a prevailing issue or challenge affecting many.

I’ll fight or go down swingin’ before

Commitment to fight or face challenges with determination.

They stick me in the ground

Resistance against succumbing to defeat or death.


Get the high that you’re going after

Reiteration of seeking personal satisfaction or fulfillment.

While the world goes straight to hell

Parallel to line 7, emphasizing the contrast between personal pursuits and a troubled world.

Live fast is what I’m hearin’

Advisory message about the perception of a fast-paced lifestyle.

But it’s too soon to tell

Similar to line 9, emphasizing uncertainty about predicting one's future.


Not dead yet

Reiteration of vitality and resilience despite challenges.

Don’t throw dirt on an open casket

Reinforcement of avoiding premature judgments or conclusions.

Something that I said

Acknowledging past statements or actions (similar to line 13).

Ready to go. Ready but not dead yet

Expressing readiness for action without implying imminent death.

Not dead yet

Reiteration of vitality and resilience.

Don’t throw dirt on an open casket

Reinforcement of avoiding premature judgments or conclusions.

Something that I said

Acknowledging past statements or actions (similar to line 13 and 28).

You’ve written me off, but I know I’m not dead yet

Rejecting being dismissed or underestimated; affirming continued existence.


Get the high that you’re going after

Reiteration of seeking personal satisfaction or fulfillment.

While the world goes straight to hell

Parallel to lines 7 and 22, emphasizing the contrast between personal pursuits and a troubled world.

Live fast is what they’re sayin’

Similar to lines 8 and 23, advisory message about the perception of a fast-paced lifestyle.

But it’s too soon to tell

Similar to lines 9 and 24, emphasizing uncertainty about predicting one's future.

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