Do or Die
Super Furry Animals
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I got you You got me We got plenty to see Let's sail the ocean, fancy-free We could ride the camel One hump or two? If we do or die We should try If we don't try I say bye-bye And if I say bye-bye I'll wonder why We didn't try To do or die Yeah yeah yeah I am free You are four Let's take a five We could climb a mountain and landslide We ride tornadoes We eat tomatoes If we do or die We should try If we don't try I say bye-bye And if I say bye-bye I'll wonder why We didn't try To do or die Yeah yeah yeah If we do or die We should try If we don't try I say bye-bye And if I say bye-bye I'll wonder why We didn't try To do or die And if we do or die We should try If we don't try I say bye-bye And if I say bye-bye I'll wonder why We didn't try To do or die Yeah yeah yeah!
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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"Super Furry Animals" is a Welsh rock band that formed in 1993.
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Album InfoThe song "Do or Die" is from their 1999 album "Guerrilla," which is their third studio album. This album marks the band's first work in the new millennium.
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Musical Style"Do or Die" is renowned for its distinctive Britpop style, blending it with psychedelic and experimental rock elements.
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Chart RankingUpon its release, "Do or Die" reached number 20 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful songs.
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Song ThemeThe song explores themes of decisiveness and urgency.
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Commercial Use"Do or Die" was used in a commercial for Guinness beer in the early 2000s.
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Critical ReceptionIt garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy tune and unique style.
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Band MembersWhen "Do or Die" was recorded, the Super Furry Animals consisted of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciaran (keyboards, synthesisers, various electronics, occasional guitar, vocals), and Dafydd Ieuan (drums, vocals).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Do or Die" is quite experimental and surreal, matching the band's overall aesthetic.
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Live Performances"Do or Die" is often included in the band's live set because of its popularity among fans.
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Album SuccessThe parent album, "Guerrilla," peaked at No.10 in the UK album chart and became a Gold-certified album.
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Other LanguagesAs a Welsh band, the Super Furry Animals occasionally record in their native language. However, "Do or Die", like most of their songs, is in English.
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SongwritingBand's lead vocalist Gruff Rhys is the primary songwriter for "Do or Die."
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InfluencesThe band is known for incorporating a wide range of music styles and influences in their work, and "Do or Die" is no exception. It draws on everything from techno to punk.
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LyricsThe song lyrics are quite optimistic and uplifting, signaling the determination to strive forward no matter the obstacles.
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