"yolo" parodies the phrase, and once again reworks the phrase to mean something else. the song's lyrics interpret "you only live once" to mean the complete opposite of dangerous and irresponsible behavior, and to instead be over secure and protective of life, in a pessimistic viewpoint. the song urges the public to be fully aware of their surroundings and the hazards of everyday life, since everything, in the writer's viewpoint, is a threat to life. the lyrics also satirize basic knowledge of economical events, dangerous activities and life-threatening events, and make reference to famous or not-so-famous acts done by other famous people or citizens ("then bury all your money in the backyard like a beagle", "build a bomb shelter basement with titanium walls"). the song further parodies the acronym of yolo at the end from "you only live once" to you oughta look out.