I've Got A Life
Eurythmics Lyrics
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Turn it up so I can see it
It's just useless to ignore
We're goin' down, you don't feel it
Turn it around, you don't mean it
And I can't stand it anymore
When the whole world sighs
And it's makin' you so deflated
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness, tenderness
Ooh, it's a cruel place, you never asked to be here
Nobody cares and no one's gonna help you now, oh no
It's dog eat dog, the human race
The only thing they'll do is hate you, hate you
Such a crime to be unkind
You turn your cheek, pretend you're blind
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, tenderness
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness
Be strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong
Strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong
The lyrics to Eurythmics's song "I've Got A Life" deal with themes of isolation, apathy, and the struggle to find a sense of purpose in a world that can often be unkind and difficult to navigate. The lines "Turn it down so I can tear it/Turn it up so I can see it/It's just useless to ignore" suggest a frustration with feeling disconnected from the world and a desire to connect with it more deeply, even if that means facing difficult truths. The lyrics also touch on the struggle to find tenderness and connection in a world that can be harsh and uncaring, with lines like "All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness."
The overall message of the song is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Despite the difficulties and challenges of life, the singer affirms their determination to keep going, to keep fighting for a sense of meaning and joy. This is encapsulated in the repeated refrain "I've got a life, though it refuses to shine/I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over/I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine/All I'm asking for is tenderness, tenderness." Ultimately, the song suggests that even in the darkest of times, there is hope for a better future, and that with strength and perseverance, we can overcome even the toughest challenges that life throws our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it down so I can tear it
Lower the volume so I can scrutinize it
Turn it up so I can see it
Increase the volume so I can perceive it better
It's just useless to ignore
It's futile to disregard
We're goin' down, you don't feel it
We're headed for a downfall, but you're oblivious
Turn it around, you don't mean it
Rearrange things, but it's just half-hearted
And I can't stand it anymore
And I can no longer tolerate it
When the whole world sighs
When everyone is despondent
And it's makin' you so deflated
And it makes you feel disappointed and discouraged
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I have a life, but it's not flourishing
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
My life is not done, it's not finished
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
I have a method, it's the only thing that belongs to me
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness, tenderness
All I want is emotional sensitivity and care
Ooh, it's a cruel place, you never asked to be here
Oh, it's a harsh environment, you didn't choose to be here
Nobody cares and no one's gonna help you now, oh no
No one is interested, and no one will assist you
It's dog eat dog, the human race
It's a cutthroat competition, the society we live in
The only thing they'll do is hate you, hate you
The only thing they'll do is despise you, despise you
Such a crime to be unkind
It's so wrong to be ungenerous
You turn your cheek, pretend you're blind
You look away, act like you don't see
Be strong now baby, oh
Be resilient now, my dear
Gotta be strong now, baby
You have to be tough now
Oh, gotta be strong
Oh, you have to be strong
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVE STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@santisimo85
I've Got a Life
Eurythmics
LETRAS
Turn it down so I can tear it
Turn it up so I can see it
It's just useless to ignore
We're goin' down, you don't feel it
Turn it around, you don't mean it
And I can't stand it anymore
When the whole world sighs
And it's makin' you so deflated
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness, tenderness
Ooh, it's a cruel place, you never asked to be here
Nobody cares and no one's gonna help you now, oh no
It's dog eat dog, the human race
The only thing they'll do is hate you, hate you
Such a crime to be unkind
You turn your cheek, pretend you're blind
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, tenderness
I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness
Be strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong
Strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong
@user-js6el7vn2r
"У меня есть жизнь"
Выключи его, чтобы я мог его порвать
Включите его, чтобы я мог это увидеть
Просто бесполезно игнорировать
Мы идем вниз, ты этого не чувствуешь
Поверни это, ты не это имеешь в виду
И я больше не могу этого терпеть
Когда весь мир вздыхает
И это делает тебя таким сдутым
У меня есть жизнь, хотя она не светится
У меня есть жизнь, это еще не конец, это еще не конец
У меня есть способ, это единственное, что принадлежит мне
Все, о чем я прошу, это нежность, немного нежности, нежности
Ох, это жестокое место, ты никогда не просил быть здесь
Никого не волнует, и никто не собирается тебе сейчас помогать, о нет
Это собака ест собаку, человечество
Единственное, что они будут делать, это ненавидеть тебя, ненавидеть тебя
Такое преступление быть недобрым
Ты поворачиваешься щекой, притворяешься слепым
У меня есть жизнь, хотя она не светится
У меня есть жизнь, это еще не конец, это еще не конец
У меня есть способ, это единственное, что принадлежит мне
Все, о чем я прошу, это нежность, нежность
У меня есть жизнь, хотя она не светится
У меня есть жизнь, это еще не конец, это еще не конец
У меня есть способ, это единственное, что принадлежит мне
Все, о чем я прошу, это нежность, немного нежности
Будь сильным, детка, о
Теперь должен быть сильным, детка
Теперь должен быть сильным, детка
О, надо быть сильным
Теперь сильный, детка, о
Теперь должен быть сильным, детка
Теперь должен быть сильным, детка
О, надо быть сильным
@meepmeep_1234
Whenever I'm feeling upset I play this, the lyrics especially "Gotta be strong now Babe" never fail to help lift my chin up and push on😊
@kimberlywhyte556
It tends to lift my spirits
@colinmiller4598
Even if I'm not upset, I like to return to it for inspiration. It makes me cry, but the perseverance and empowerment in her voice at the end is uplifting.
@jeffreybennington-vv4tn
Same.❤
@zafnatpaneaj4992
For ever and for always Eurythmics...!
@davidgardner8172
This is such an underrated song by one of the best female vocalists of all time. Simply marvelous.
@MontoyaMatrix
One of the greatest female vocalists of all time? Funny, nobody batted an eye when Jessye Norman died. Even the news didn't care.
@jaysonwilliams371
Amen
@jaysonwilliams371
Annie lennox is the best
@davidgardner8172
@@MontoyaMatrix so what is the relevance in regards to my comment?