[Verse 1]
Well you know I hate to tell you that you're lookin' rough or how to live your life
But all that paint and powder just won't cover it up, you can't hide from time nor tide
And all that makeup on your face can't hide the fact you've been up four days
You better die on impact baby, when you fall from grace

[Chorus]
Livin' that way, you better hope you die young
Livin' that way, oh baby in the years to come
When there's lines upon your face
And your body shows it's age
Will you live out all your days?
The damage you've done
'Cause livin' that way, you better hope you die young

[Verse 2]
Well you can live your whole life just like there's no tomorrow, but baby it's a fact
That all them all nighters are all just time you borrowed: someday you'll have to pay them back
Them haggard old barflies that look like hell live like you and I but then lived on to tell
Is that the kind of life you see for yourself?

[Chorus]
Livin' that way, you better hope you die young
Livin' that way, oh baby in the years to come
When there's lines upon your face
And them tattoos start to fade
Will you live out all your days?
The damage you've done
'Cause livin' that way, you better hope you die young
[Chorus]
Livin' that way, you better hope you die young
Livin' that way, oh baby in the years to come
When there's lines upon your face
And your body shows it's age
Will you live out all your days?
The damage you've done
'Cause livin' that way, you better hope you die young
Livin' that way, you better hope you die young