The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Live And Let Die" by the artist "Wings, The"

The song "Live And Let Die" by Wings is a reflection on how a person's worldview changes under the influence of life experience.

At the beginning of the song, the protagonist is young and naive. His heart is "like an open book", he believes in the principle of "live and let live", which implies tolerance and freedom of choice. The repetition of the phrase "you know you did" emphasizes the sincerity of these beliefs in the past.

However, the "ever-changing world" and the need to "do your job well" lead to cynicism. The protagonist is forced to walk over heads, to make "hell for other guys" in order to survive. This forces him to abandon his former philosophy and accept the cruel reality expressed by the phrase "live and let die".

The repetition of this phrase throughout the song reflects the hero's inner struggle, his unwillingness to come to terms with the loss of ideals. At the end of the song, the motif "live and let live" returns, but is distorted, cut short at the word "die". This leaves the listener with a sense of hopelessness and a bitter understanding that a person cannot always resist the cruelty of the world.