L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
Noah and the Whale Lyrics
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She's a rock 'n' roll survivor with pendulum hips
She's got deep brown eyes that've seen it all
Working at a nightclub that was called The Avenue
The bar men used to call her "Little Lisa, Looney Tunes"
She went down on almost anyone
From the hard time living 'til the Chelsea days
From when her hair was sweet blonde 'til the day it turned gray
She said, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
You've got more than money and sense, my friend
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
What you don't have now will come back again
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
Some people wear their history like a map on their face
And Joey was an artist just living out of case
But his best work was his letters home
Extended works of fiction about imaginary success
The chorus girls in neon were his closest things to friends
But to a writer, the truth is no big deal
From the hard time living to the sleepless nights
And the black and blue body from the weekend fights
He'd say, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
You've got more than money and sense, my friend
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
What you don't have now will come back again
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
On my last night on Earth, I won't look to the sky
Just breathe in the air and blink in the light
On my last night on Earth, I'll pay a high price
to have no regrets and be done with my life
"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
You've got more than money and sense, my friend
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
What you don't have now will come back again
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
What you don't have now will come back again
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
The song L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N by Noah and the Whale tells the stories of two very different individuals, Lisa and Joey, who have both been through tough times but have found their own way of dealing with life. Lisa is described as a survivor with rock and roll style and a history of promiscuity. She works in a nightclub, where she is known as "Little Lisa, Looney Tunes" by the bar men. Despite her past, Lisa holds onto the belief that life moves on and that everyone has more than just money and sense, they have heart. Joey, on the other hand, is an artist who lives out of his suitcase and writes extended works of fiction about imaginary success, using the chorus girls in neon as his closest friends. Despite living through many hard times, including sleepless nights and black and blue bodies from weekend fights, Joey holds onto the same belief as Lisa - that life goes on and that what you don't have now will come back again.
The song emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and not wasting time worrying about things that don't matter. It encourages people to find their own way in life, using their heart as a guide. The choruses reinforce this message, repeating the phrase "You've got heart and you're going your own way" and "What you don't have now will come back again." The lyrics also suggest that it's important to live without regrets; the final verse talks about paying a high price to have no regrets on the last night of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lisa likes brandy and the way it hits her lips
Lisa enjoys drinking brandy and the sensation it gives her
She's a rock 'n' roll survivor with pendulum hips
Lisa has overcome challenges in life and has a dynamic, swinging personality
She's got deep brown eyes that've seen it all
Lisa has experienced a lot in life, and her eyes reflect that depth
Working at a nightclub that was called The Avenue
Lisa used to work at a club named The Avenue
The bar men used to call her "Little Lisa, Looney Tunes"
The male bartenders at the club gave Lisa a nickname, implying that she was a bit wild
She went down on almost anyone
Lisa engaged in sexual acts with many different people
From the hard time living 'til the Chelsea days
Lisa has faced difficult times throughout her life, up until the present day
From when her hair was sweet blonde 'til the day it turned gray
Lisa's hair color changed from blonde to gray as she aged
She said, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
Lisa spoke these letters, representing the message that life goes on
You've got more than money and sense, my friend
Life is more than just wealth and intelligence
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
A person's true strength lies in their passion and individuality
Some people wear their history like a map on their face
Some individuals show the signs of their experiences clearly on their face
And Joey was an artist just living out of case
Joey was an artist who lived a carefree, transient lifestyle
But his best work was his letters home
Joey's most meaningful creations were the letters he wrote to his loved ones
Extended works of fiction about imaginary success
Joey embellished his accomplishments in his letters, creating a false image of success
The chorus girls in neon were his closest things to friends
The women he worked with were the closest thing to friends that Joey had
But to a writer, the truth is no big deal
Joey, as a writer, didn't feel the need to stick entirely to reality
From the hard time living to the sleepless nights
Joey underwent tough times in life, which caused him to lose sleep
And the black and blue body from the weekend fights
Joey got involved in physical altercations on weekends, which left him with bruises
He'd say, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
Joey expressed the same message as Lisa's earlier in the song
On my last night on Earth, I won't look to the sky
The artist is not concerned with heavenly matters on their last night alive
Just breathe in the air and blink in the light
The artist wants to experience the simple pleasures of life before dying
On my last night on Earth, I'll pay a high price
The singer is willing to make sacrifices to live their life without regret
To have no regrets and be done with my life
The artist wants to live their life in such a way that they have no regrets at the end
You've got heart and you're going your own way"
The message is repeated, emphasizing its importance and universality
What you don't have now will come back again
The things that are currently absent from one's life may return in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES FINK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hans7409
I was looking for this song years ago, but could not find it since I only remembered some of the melody vaguely, and then I even forgot that. Last night when I was cleaning my house the YouTube algorithm blessed me with this song while listing to wathever. I replayed it 50 times since.
@onyinoyi_o
Praises be to the Algorithm
@sophiemae4119
hahaha that’s so good!!
@MARSBELLA1
aw awesome I love it when Youtube shows you great new music!
@sill476
Years ago my brother told me to listen to this song when I went on my first big trip to Africa. I put it on my MP3 player and listened to it constantly, when feeling sad, lonely or scared. Now that my brother passed away the song got a new meaning for me. Instead of offering comfort, it offers a painful truth. Life goes on, even if you don't feel like it.
@harrymiller3353
Your brother sounds like a good lad, I hope he has a good after life
@stefanbekan1298
Damn these feels. I hope this story is true because is that kind of story that makes you feel happy and sad at the same time.
@johnjoeshelvey3386
Hope your okay❤️
@alexandersalarms5380
he had good taste. RIP. He seemed like quite the guy.
@leegoddard1867
Sorry 4 ya loss xxx