This Is the Life
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics


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I eat filet mignon seven times a day
My bathtub's filled with Perrier
What can I say?
This is the life!

I buy a dozen cars when I'm in the mood
I hire somebody to chew my food
I'm an upwardly mobile dude
This is the life!

They say that money corrupts you
But I can't really tell
I got the whole world at my feet
And I think it's pretty swell

I got women lined up outside my door
They've been waitin' there since the week before
Who could ask for more?
This is the life!

You're dead for a real long time
You just can't prevent it
So if money can't buy happiness
I guess I'll have to rent it

Yeah, every day I make the front page news
No time to pay my dues
I got a million pairs of shoes
This is the life!

I got a solid gold Cadillac
I make a fortune while I sleep
You can tell I'm a living legend
Not some ordinary creep

No way, I'm the boss
The Big Cheese
Yeah, I got this town on its knobby little knees
I can do just what I please
This is the life!

That's right, I'm the king
Number One
I buy monogrammed Kleenex by the ton
I pay the bills
I call the shots
I grease the palms
I buy the yachts

One thing I can guarantee
The best things in life, they sure ain't free
It's such a thrill just to be me
This is the life!





This is the life!

Overall Meaning

The song “This is the Life” by "Weird Al" Yankovic, is a satirical take on the luxurious lifestyle that money can buy. In the first verse, he sings about how he eats filet mignon seven times a day and his bathtub is filled with Perrier, emphasizing his extravagance. He hires someone to chew his food and buys a dozen cars whenever he wants. Yankovic is sarcastically poking fun at the idea that money can buy happiness, as he suggests that he only rents happiness since it cannot be bought.


In the second verse, Yankovic mentions how he has women lined up outside his door who have been waiting there for over a week. He emphasizes his status as an upwardly mobile man and that he doesn't have time to "pay his dues," as he is already living the high life. He reiterates that “the best things in life are not free” and that he guarantees that being him is just thrilling.


Line by Line Meaning

I eat filet mignon seven times a day
I indulge in expensive food frequently, showing off my wealth and success.


My bathtub's filled with Perrier
I bath in a luxurious drink instead of water, showcasing my lavish lifestyle.


What can I say?
I am proud of what I have achieved through hard work and success.


This is the life!
I am living the high life, and I love every minute of it.


I buy a dozen cars when I'm in the mood
I purchase expensive cars whenever I feel like it, indulging in my passion for automobiles.


I hire somebody to chew my food
I employ others to do things for me, even basic tasks such as chewing my food.


I'm an upwardly mobile dude
I am an ambitious and successful individual who has worked hard to get to where I am today.


They say that money corrupts you
People often warn that having too much money can lead to negative consequences and behavior.


But I can't really tell
I have not experienced any harmful effects from my wealth, and I am happy with my life.


I got the whole world at my feet
I have achieved so much that the world seems to be mine for the taking, showing my power and success.


And I think it's pretty swell
I am grateful and appreciative of all I have and have accomplished.


I got women lined up outside my door
I have many women interested in me, and they are always seeking my attention and affection.


They've been waitin' there since the week before
These women have been eagerly anticipating spending time with me for a long time.


Who could ask for more?
I have achieved so much success that I feel like there is little more I could want in life.


You're dead for a real long time
Life is short, and it is important to make the most out of it and enjoy yourself while you can.


You just can't prevent it
Death is inevitable and is something that cannot be avoided or prevented.


So if money can't buy happiness
Although many believe that money can bring happiness, I am aware that it is not the only factor in finding joy in life.


I guess I'll have to rent it
If money cannot bring me happiness, then I will use my wealth to rent experiences and luxuries that can bring me temporary satisfaction.


Yeah, every day I make the front page news
I am constantly in the spotlight for my wealth and success, seen as an important figure in society.


No time to pay my dues
I have worked hard in the past to get where I am now, but my wealth has allowed me to skip over certain obstacles.


I got a million pairs of shoes
I own a large collection of expensive shoes, showcasing my wealth and material possessions.


I got a solid gold Cadillac
I own a luxurious car made of solid gold, further emphasizing my wealth and success.


I make a fortune while I sleep
My wealth is so great that I earn more money in my sleep than some people make working long hours.


You can tell I'm a living legend
My success and wealth have made me an iconic figure, with many admiring and seeking to emulate me.


Not some ordinary creep
I am not just an average person, but someone special due to my success and wealth.


No way, I'm the boss
I am in charge of my own life and have the power to make decisions and control my environment.


The Big Cheese
I am not just the boss, but the most important and powerful person in the room.


Yeah, I got this town on its knobby little knees
My power and influence is so great that I control the people and institutions around me, demonstrating my wealth and success.


I can do just what I please
I am not limited by the rules and constraints that affect most people due to my wealth and power.


Number One
I am the most important person in any situation, demonstrating my power and influence.


I buy monogrammed Kleenex by the ton
I have the ability to spend money on the most trivial and unnecessary things, such as personalized tissue paper.


I pay the bills
My wealth allows me to cover all expenses without worry, showing my financial independence.


I call the shots
I am in charge of everything and have the power to make decisions that affect others.


I grease the palms
I use my wealth to bribe or influence others to get what I want.


I buy the yachts
I have amassed so much wealth that I can afford the most expensive luxury items, such as private boats.


One thing I can guarantee
I am always confident in what I say and believe.


The best things in life, they sure ain't free
Although there are pleasurable experiences in life, they often come at a high cost.


It's such a thrill just to be me
I take pleasure in being who I am, demonstrating my contentment with my wealth and success.


This is the life!
I will always appreciate and enjoy the high life, demonstrating my satisfaction with my life and accomplishments.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VERNON REID

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Comments from YouTube:

nothingnowhere

His originals are brilliant. His band is incredibly talented. They can literally play anything.

D.E. Sarcarean

His original song Eat It was soo good, Michael Jackson parodied it.

Kevin Frushour

As I understand it they are the most successful "cover band" in history.

GOURYG

The band is also all original members still.

Henry Bierman

@GOURYG well none of them are evil so there's no reason to break up. You know because they are friends and aren't just doing it for the money

Argus

"If money can't buy happiness, then I guess I'll have to rent it." Is a pretty genius line really.

Adam Steele

Yea I say this all the time. Well, maybe not as often as I wish I could...

KaneRobot

Maybe, but it was around long before this song.

Jackson Percy

It makes me sad to see this song only has 1.8 million views. It's probably one of Weird Al's most underrated songs

Quibbles & Gits

And connected to a sadly underrated movie.
This was the opening theme of Johnny Dangerously, a great gangster comedy

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