When the day's over and I have a second to myself
I lie on the sofa watching TV
Get on the computer and start checking up on everyone else
On everyone else

Looking at all the pictures
Up to all sorts of mischief
Some of them are ridiculous
Everything's there to see

Everyone looks so wasted
Totally off their faces
I feel so isolated
Everyone there but me

Why does it feel like I'm missing something?
"Been there and done that" was good for nothing
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

Tell me I'm normal for feeling like this
It's a bit early for a midlife crisis
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

I'm not complaining but last night I hardly slept at all
But actually yes I am complaining
No energy left in me, the baby might have taken it all
'Cause I've hit the wall

Please don't think that I'm being rude
Honey I'm just not in the mood
I'm head to toe in baby food
So please will you give it a rest

It's not that I don't love you
And it's not that I don't want to
Honestly baby to tell you the truth
I feel like a bit of a mess

Why does it feel like I'm missing something?
"Been there and done that" was good for nothing
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

Tell me I'm normal for feeling like this
It's a bit early for a midlife crisis
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

I could never get bored of it
And most of the time I love this
But sometimes I get nostalgic
When actually I'm complete

Why does it feel like I'm missing something?
"Been there and done that" was good for nothing
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

Tell me I'm normal for feeling like this
It's a bit early for a midlife crisis
Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)

Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
This is the life for me (this is the life for me, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Life for Me" by Lily Allen paints a picture of the struggle between contentment and FOMO (fear of missing out). The singer is lying on the couch watching TV and browsing social media, feeling isolated and left out. She sees pictures of her friends partying and having fun, feeling like everyone else is living their best lives without her. Despite this, she tells herself that everything is perfect and that she's content with her life.

The song captures the paradox of modern life, where social media presents a curated facade of experiences that others appear to be having. This can create feelings of inadequacy and FOMO in people's lives, even when they have many things to be thankful for. The singer is torn between recognition of the good things in her life and a nagging feeling that she's missing out on something.

The song also touches on the challenges of parenthood, with the singer feeling exhausted and experiencing a loss of identity due to the demands of motherhood. She acknowledges that she loves her child, but feels overwhelmed and needs a break. This adds a layer of complexity to her feelings of isolation and FOMO.

Overall, "Life for Me" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of modern life and the complex emotions that many people experience when comparing themselves to others, while also dealing with the daily struggles of their own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

When the day's over and I have a second to myself
After a long day, I finally have some alone time

I lie on the sofa watching TV
I unwind by watching television

Get on the computer and start checking up on everyone else
I browse social media to see what others are up to

On everyone else
My focus is on others, not myself

Looking at all the pictures
I scroll through countless photos

Up to all sorts of mischief
Some pictures show people doing foolish or reckless things

Some of them are ridiculous
I come across some absurd photos

Everything's there to see
Everything is public and easily accessible for me to see

Everyone looks so wasted
Many people I see in photos appear intoxicated

Totally off their faces
Some people look extremely drunk or high

I feel so isolated
Despite seeing everyone else's lives on social media, I feel disconnected from them

Everyone there but me
I feel like I'm missing out on all the fun

Why does it feel like I'm missing something?
I wonder why I feel like I'm not fully experiencing life

"Been there and done that" was good for nothing
Past experiences have not fulfilled me in the long term

Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
Despite my feelings of missing out, I'm comfortable with my current life

This is the life for me (This is the life for me, yeah)
I am satisfied with the life I have chosen

Tell me I'm normal for feeling like this
I seek validation that my feelings are common

It's a bit early for a midlife crisis
I worry that my feelings are not appropriate for my age

I'm not complaining but last night I hardly slept at all
I express my exhaustion but do not want to sound ungrateful

But actually yes I am complaining
I admit that I am frustrated and tired

No energy left in me, the baby might have taken it all
I attribute my exhaustion to caring for my child

'Cause I've hit the wall
I have reached my limit

Please don't think that I'm being rude
I apologize in advance

Honey I'm just not in the mood
I am not in the right mindset for socializing

I'm head to toe in baby food
I am covered in mess from caring for my child

So please will you give it a rest
I ask for some space and understanding

It's not that I don't love you
I clarify that my request is not a reflection of my feelings towards the other person

And it's not that I don't want to
I still care for and value the relationship

Honestly baby to tell you the truth
I want to be honest about my feelings

I feel like a bit of a mess
I feel disorganized and overwhelmed

I could never get bored of it
Despite my occasional nostalgia, I generally enjoy my life

And most of the time I love this
I am content with my current situation

But sometimes I get nostalgic
Occasionally, I miss my past experiences

When actually I'm complete
I realize that I do not need those past experiences to feel whole

Everything's perfect, yeah I'm as content as can be
Overall, I am satisfied with my life

This is the life for me (this is the life for me, yeah)
I am happy with the life I have chosen

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Comments from YouTube:

@cristinatomassi5382

This is Life for me

@nyksphere

8y↑2

I like this songggg

@vanessaallen2181

😘😘

@bilgeayk3034

7y↑4

I'm not expecting same songs again and again, know everything is changing and i also want her to be change too and i'm happy with this.Maybe i'm bit too nostalgic and will change my mind about other songs later but now, this Sheezus album doesn't feel like i'm listening Lily Allen i used to listen except ''Our Time'' ''Life For Me'' and ''Silver Spoon''. She still rocks.İt's just about the way of feelings and emotions........Am i the only one who thinks like that ?..