Analysis

You Only Live Once

Suicide Silence · You Only Live Once

13+
Verdict
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Repeated explicit profanity, otherwise positive motivational message

Detailed Analysis

The lyrics contain explicit profanity ('fucking') repeated multiple times, which is the primary concern. The overall message is a motivational 'carpe diem' theme encouraging listeners to live life fully and not be held back by worry or burden. There is no sexual content, violence, drug references, or disturbing imagery. The profanity is used for emphasis in an otherwise positive, energetic message about seizing the moment and appreciating being alive. The repeated use of the expletive, however, makes this unsuitable for younger children without parental guidance.

Themes

carpe diem

explicit language

self-empowerment

mortality awareness

mindfulness

resilience

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Lyrics

Push your care, push your burdens aside Erase everything inside and leave just one thing on your mind You only live once so just go fucking nuts Go! Live life hard Live life hard You only get one shot So shoot! With every breath you take, you're dying With every step we take, we're falling apart If we only had one chance, we'd breathe Let's take the chance right now and scream You only live one life For a very short time So make every second divine Go! Live life hard Live life hard Are you still breathing? It's your heart that's beating inside That keeps us alive And for the very first time We're pushing aside to surrender Everything that I see in my eyes Except for the one thing on my mind That I am alive For the very first time For the first time Pushing worry aside For the first time Pushing worry aside Erase everything inside Erase everything inside Erase everything inside And leave just one thing You only get one shot You only live once, so just go fucking nuts You only live once, so just go fucking nuts You only live once, go fucking nuts You only live once, so just go fucking nuts Live life hard Live life hard Live life hard Live life hard


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Analysis performed on September 29, 2026