Carmen, a wild Spanish gypsy girl, struggles with her feelings for dull and seemingly placid Jose. She battles to save her relationship but her honesty wins out against his obstinacy. She is then brutally killed for loving the Toreador and for simply saying ‘no’ to Jose. ‘Live Fast Die Young’ sums up the harsh judgment inflicted by the stalker ex who denies her the right to live and love as she chooses.