Nine Lives
Tim McGraw, Def Leppard
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Is your luck enough Is your touch enough C'mon girl Can you keep it up Is your bluff enough Are you tough enough Is your stuff enough Can you start it up Are you sharp enough Let it roll, let em go, let em fly Took a chance on a chance But the aces were high Get it on, give it up, give it in You stole the wages of sin Got to be in it to win [Chorus] Nine lives, nine times to die I've been bitten once - Tim McGraw But I won't be twice shy - Tim McGraw Nine lives, nine times to die Come on and show me your hand Cause it's your time to cry Have you lost your touch Are the stakes too much Did you spin the wheel And could you close a deal. Yeah, yeah! Let it roll, let em go, give em style Took a chance on a chance But the deuces were wild Get it on, give it up, give it in You stole the wages of sin Cause you're in it to win [Chorus] Nine lives, nine times to die I've been bitten once But I won't be twice shy Nine lives, nine times to die Come on and show me your hand - Tim McGraw Cause it's your turn to cry - Tim McGraw Hey! Let it roll, let em go, let em fly Took a chance on a chance But the aces were high Get it on, give it up, give it in You stole the wages of sin Got to be in it to win [Chorus] Nine lives, nine times to die I've been bitten once But I won't be shy twice Nine lives, nine times to die It's Russian roulette With every roll of your dice And nine lives is all we're gonna get? I said all we're gonna get yeah? Nine lives, nine times to die You've just bitten less than your nine lives.
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Written by: JOSEPH ELLIOTT, PHIL COLLEN, RICK SAVAGE, TIM MCGRAW
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11 facts about this song
Collaboration"Nine Lives" is a unique collaboration between British rock band Def Leppard and American country singer Tim McGraw.
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SongwritingThe song was written by three members of Def Leppard - Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, and Rick Savage, in collaboration with Tim McGraw.
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ReleaseIt was released in April 2008 as the lead single from Def Leppard's album, "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge."
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Genre BlendThe song represents a unique blend of hard rock and country music, showcasing the distinct styles of both Def Leppard and Tim McGraw.
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McGraw's First Rock Feature"Nine Lives" stands as Tim McGraw's first venture into rock music, having previously been known for his country music.
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Live PerformancesTim McGraw joined Def Leppard on stage to perform the song live on several occasions, including during their 2008 tour.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nine Lives" incorporates elements from both rock and country aesthetics, featuring concert footage as well as scenes of a car race.
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Billboard ChartsAlthough the song did not gather substantial commercial success, it did peak at no. 24 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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ReceptionReviewers were generally divided on their opinions about the song. Some appreciated the fusion of rock and country, while others felt the combination was less cohesive.
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Album's Theme“Nine Lives” speaks directly to the theme of the entire Sparkle Lounge album, which is about risk-taking and living life to the fullest. The album title refers to the backstage creative hub where Def Leppard would work on new music while on the road.
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Unique PresenceIt played a role in setting the tone for Def Leppard's "Songs from the Sparkle Lounge," as it was the only track on the album to feature a collaboration with another artist.
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