Flirtin' With Disaster
Molly Hatchet
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I'm travelin' down the road I'm flirtin' with disaster I've got the pedal to the floor, My life is running faster I'm out of money, I'm out of hope, It looks like self destruction Well how much more can we take, With all of this corruption We're flirtin' with disaster, Ya'll know what I mean And the way we run our lives, It makes no sense to me I don't know about yourself or what you want to be, yeah When we gamble with our time, We choose our destiny I'm travelin' down that lonesome road Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load Yeah I've tried to turn my head away, Feels about the same most every day You know what I'm talking about, baby Speeding down the fast lane, honey Playin' from town to town The boys and I have been burnin' it up, can't seem to slow it down I've got the pedal to the floor, our lives are runnin' faster, Got our sights set straight ahead, But ain't sure what we're after Flirtin' with disaster, ya'll know what I mean You know the way we run our lives it makes no sense to me I don't know about yourself or what you plan to be, yea When we gamble with our time, we choose our destiny Yeah, I'm travelin' down that lonesome road Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load Don't tried to turn my head away, I'm flirtin' with disaster every day And you are too, baby, ha ha ha Flirtin' with disaster baby, Ya'll know what I mean You know the way we run our lives, It makes no sense to me I don't know about yourself or what you plan to be When we gamble with our time, we choose our destiny Yeah, we're traveling down this lonesome road Feel like I'm dragging a heavy load Don't try and turn my head away, ba ba ba yeah Flirtin' with disaster every day
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Written by: BANNER HARVEY THOMAS, DANNY JOE BROWN, DAVID HLUBEK
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Flirtin' with Disaster" is the title track on Molly Hatchet's second studio album which was released in 1979.
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Chart PerformanceThe album reached No.19 on the Billboard 200, thanks to the popularity of the track "Flirtin' with Disaster" which is now considered a classic rock staple.
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by the band members Danny Joe Brown, Dave Hlubek and Banner Thomas.
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Song DurationThe runtime for "Flirtin' with Disaster" is approximately 5 minutes and 1 second, making it one of the longer tracks in the album.
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Band LineupDuring the making of this song, the band's line-up consisted of Danny Joe Brown (vocals), Dave Hlubek (guitar), Duane Roland (guitar), Steve Holland (guitar), Banner Thomas (bass), and Bruce Crump (drums).
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Genre"Flirtin' with Disaster" is categorized under the Southern rock genre.
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LegacyThe song's memorable guitar riffs and lyrics about living life on the edge have made it a favorite among fans and a staple of classic rock radio.
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Cover Versions"Flirtin' with Disaster" has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years, contributing to its ongoing popularity.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in various forms of media, including video games like "Rock Band" and films such as "Suspect Zero."
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Song's Message"Flirtin' with Disaster" is typically interpreted as a metaphor for the fast and risky lifestyle often associated with rock and roll. This resonated with many fans and contributed to its enduring popularity.
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