Five to one, baby One in five No one here gets out alive, now You get yours, baby I'll get mine Gonna make it, baby If we try.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Death is inevitable for all, so people should strive to get what they want while they can.
- In plain terms
- Everyone dies, so try to get yours.
- What can you take from it?
- Seize opportunities before death arrives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to get before you die?
- Is life a competition?
Another view
It implies a zero-sum competition for resources.
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