Die Hard The Hunter
Def Leppard · Pyromania [Deluxe Edition] [2009]
Let's welcome home the soldier boy from (Far away, far away)
No angel of mercy just a need to destroy (Fire away, fire away)
Let's toast the hero with blood in his eyes
The scars on his mind took so many lives
Die Hard the Hunter
Welcome home soldier boy
Put down your pistol, yeah, put down your toy
Yeah, they can take your gun away from you
But never take away your attitude
They can't do that, no, they can't do that
You got no enemy, no front line
The only battles in the back of your mind
You don't know how to change from bad to good
You brought the war to your neighbourhood
Back in the city, he's a man on the loose
He is the shadow that's following you
He takes no prisoners when he's hunting for game
He's got a bullet and it carries your name
(Die hard) Caught in a trap
(Hunter) There's no lookin' back
(Die hard) He hides in the crowd
(Hunter) Die Hard and Proud
No angel of mercy just a need to destroy (Fire away, fire away)
Let's toast the hero with blood in his eyes
The scars on his mind took so many lives
Die Hard the Hunter
Welcome home soldier boy
Put down your pistol, yeah, put down your toy
Yeah, they can take your gun away from you
But never take away your attitude
They can't do that, no, they can't do that
You got no enemy, no front line
The only battles in the back of your mind
You don't know how to change from bad to good
You brought the war to your neighbourhood
Back in the city, he's a man on the loose
He is the shadow that's following you
He takes no prisoners when he's hunting for game
He's got a bullet and it carries your name
(Die hard) Caught in a trap
(Hunter) There's no lookin' back
(Die hard) He hides in the crowd
(Hunter) Die Hard and Proud
Die Hard The Hunter
Released on Pyromania in 1983, "Die Hard The Hunter" stands as a defining track in Def Leppard's early catalog, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibility. The song features the iconic guitar work of Rick Savage and the driving rhythm section that became hallmarks of their sound during the mid-1980s. As part of the Pyromania era, the recording captures the raw energy and polished production that propelled the group to international stardom. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations, cementing their legacy in the hard rock genre alongside hits like "Photograph" and "Love Bites".