18 and Life Skid Row

"18 and Life" by Skid Row, released in 1989, is a #Rock ballad that tells the tragic story of a young man whose life spirals out of control after committing a crime. Themes of lost youth, consequences, and redemption resonate throughout. The song features powerful guitar riffs and emotional vocals, highlighting the struggles of adolescence and the harsh realities of life. It became an anthem for those facing adversity, leaving a significant mark on rock culture.

[Verse 1]
Ricky was a young boy, he had a heart of stone
Lived 9-to-5 and he worked his fingers to the bone
Just barely out of school, came from the edge of town
Fought like a switchblade so no one could take him down, no

[Pre-Chorus]
He had no money, no, no good at home
Walked the streets a soldier and he fought the world alone
And now it's

[Chorus]
Eighteen and life, you got it
Eighteen and life, you know
Your crime is time and it's eighteen and life to go
Eighteen and life, you got it
Eighteen and life, you know
Your crime is time and it's eighteen and life to go, oh-woah-oh, yes

[Verse 2]
Tequila in his heartbeat, his veins burned gasoline
It kept his motor runnin' but it never kept him clean
They say he loved adventure, Ricky's the wild one
He married trouble, had a courtship with a gun

[Pre-Chorus]
Bang-bang, shoot 'em up, the party never ends
You can't think of dying when the bottle's your best friend
And now it's

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