This Is the Life
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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The cold dark street tonight
And the people, they were dancing
To the music vibe
And the boys chase the girls with curls in their hair
While the shy tormented youth sit way over there
And the songs get louder each one better than before
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
So you're heading down the road in your taxi for four
And you're waiting outside Jimmy's front door
But nobody's in and nobody's home 'til 4
So you're sitting there with nothing to do
Talking about Robert Riger and his motley crew
And where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
The lyrics of this song are expressing the thoughts and feelings of someone who is feeling left behind in life. The opening lines talk about the rain falling down in blue and grey sheets, which can symbolise the feeling of sadness and depression. The singer then asks where the sun has gone and where their summer day is, which could represent the loss of happy memories or periods of time in their life. The lines "And everyone's in love, oh everyone but me, Everyone's got someplace they have to be" suggest that the singer is feeling alone and left out, as they see everyone else moving on with their lives and progressing while they are stagnant.
The second verse continues the theme of people being alone and having to fend for themselves every single day. The line "They wanna tell you otherwise but don't know what to say" highlights the loneliness that can exist in society, even if people try to pretend it's not there. The repeated line "And I can tell you something which I know this much is true" suggests that the singer has a lot of wisdom and experience, and they are able to see through the superficiality of other people's lives. The final verse introduces two characters; a woman who lives in a world inside her head and a man who is leaving and trying to forget about his problems.
Overall, the lyrics of this song express feelings of loneliness, isolation, and a sense of being left behind while everyone else moves on. The singer is able to see through the facade that many people put up in order to seem happy, and they can recognise the struggles that everyone has to face.
Line by Line Meaning
And the rain falls down in sheets of blue and gray
Heavy rain is falling from the sky, with stormy clouds everywhere
Where did the Sun go, where's my summer's day?
The singer is wondering where the sunshine is, and why it feels like winter instead of summer
And everyone's in love, oh everyone but me
Everyone seems to be in a romantic relationship, except for the singer
Everyone's got someplace they have to be
Everyone has somewhere to go or something to do, and they are all busy with their own lives
And everybody's on their own every single day
People are alone and independent, even when they are surrounded by others
They wanna tell you otherwise but don't know what to say
People may act like they have it all together, but they don't really know how to communicate their true feelings
And I can tell you something which I know this much is true
The singer believes that what they are about to say is true and important
And everybody earns a little less than what they say
People tend to exaggerate their income to make themselves appear more successful than they really are
They're all saving pennies just to last a day
Despite their appearances, people are struggling financially and are barely making ends meet
Oh, she lives in a world tucked inside her head
This line refers to someone who is lost in their own thoughts and imagination, not really present in the real world
Crying every night before she goes to bed
This person is struggling emotionally and is likely dealing with some inner pain
And he's leaving here tomorrow, or so he says
This person is planning to leave and move on with their life, but there is some uncertainty about whether or not they will actually follow through with their plans
Living on his sorrow, but he'll forget tomorrow
This person is dwelling on their past regrets and heartbreaks, but they hope to move on and forget about them in the future
This much is true, this much is true, I know this much is true
The singer is emphasizing the truth and importance of the things they have been saying throughout the song
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Elizabeth MacDonald
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@meksykaninwpolsce6234
2023 it remains the same catchy song 👌Oh, the wind whistles down
The cold dark street tonight
And the people, they were dancing
To the music vibe
And the boys chase the girls with curls in their hair
While the shy tormented youth sit way over there
And the songs get louder each one better than before
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
So you're heading down the road in your taxi for four
And you're waiting outside Jimmy's front door
But nobody's in and nobody's home 'til 4
So you're sitting there with nothing to do
Talking about Robert Riger and his motley crew
And where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singing the songs thinking this is the life
And you wake up in the morning and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go, where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
@itslydia6944
2024 anyone?
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@tahsyns.1506
I love how people are rediscovering this song after all this time. Good times. Thank you Amy.
@TheBarnaby25
I just found this song in a reel on FB about 18 wheeler rigs (maybe lorries?)… of all things!
@irishpride9867
Only found this song a week ago. What planet was I on when this was released. Fuck sake😂
@os.a.m.a
some songs just never die.