Heavy Fuel (Live Album Version) Lyrics
Dire Straits
Lyrics
Last time I was sober, man I felt bad
Worst hangover that I ever had
It took six hamburgers and scotch all night
Nicotine for breakfast just to put me right
'Cos if you wanna run cool
If you wanna run cool
If you wanna run cool, you got to run
On heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Yeah
My life makes perfect sense
Lust and food and violence
Sex and money are my major kicks
Get me in a fight I like the dirty tricks
'Cos if you wanna run cool
If you wanna run cool
Yes if you wanna run cool, you got to run
On heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
My chick loves a man who's strong
The things she'll do to turn me on
I love the babes, don't get me wrong
Hey, that's why I wrote this song
Yeah
I don't care if my liver is hanging by a thread
Don't care if my doctor says I ought to be dead
When my ugly big car won't a-climb this hill
I'll write a suicide note on a hundred dollar bill
'Cos if you wanna run cool
If you wanna run cool
Yes if you wanna run cool, you got to run
On heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fuel
Heavy, heavy fue-uel
Heavy, heavy fue-uel
Heavy, heavy fue-uel
Heavy, heavy fue-uel
Heavy, heavy fue-uel
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dire Straits' "Heavy Fuel" is a live album version of the song released on October 9, 1995. It was written by Mark Knopfler and featured in their sixth studio album On Every Street.
The band consists of Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar), Alan Clark (keyboards) and Guy Fletcher (keyboards). This track has an upbeat tempo with lyrics that speak to taking risks, living life to its fullest and being willing to take chances. The song's lyrics are about embracing freedom and finding joy in the journey. They encourage listeners to be bold and go out into the world without fear, no matter what lies ahead. With powerful guitars, driving drums and passionate vocals, this live version of Dire Straits' "Heavy Fuel" is sure to get you up and moving.