It's My Life
No Doubt Lyrics
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If I could buy my reasoning I'd pay to lose
One half won't do
I've asked myself
How much do you commit yourself?
It's my life
Don't you forget
It never ends
Funny how I blind myself
I never knew
If I was sometimes played upon
Afraid to lose
I'd tell myself what good do you do
Convince myself
It's my life
Don't you forget
It's my life
It never ends
I've asked myself
How much do you commit yourself?
It's my life
Don't you forget
Caught in the crowd
It never ends
It's my life
Don't you forget
Caught in the crowd
It never ends
It's my life (it's my life)
Don't you forget (don't you forget)
Caught in the crowd (caught in the crowd)
It never ends (it never ends)
The lyrics to No Doubt's "It's My Life" speak to the idea of self-discovery and taking ownership of one's life. From the opening lines, lead singer Gwen Stefani reflects on the unexpected nature of falling in love, acknowledging that she doesn't have a logical explanation for it. She goes on to say that if she could "buy her reasoning," she would choose to lose it, saying that she's not satisfied with just half-hearted commitment.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song, declaring that it's Stefani's life and hers alone to live. She acknowledges that sometimes she's blindsided by her own emotions and that she's afraid of losing what she has. But ultimately, she reminds herself that she's the one in control.
The final lines of the song bring everything full circle, repeating the idea that it's Stefani's life to live as she sees fit. The repeated phrase "caught in the crowd" underscores the fact that although we may feel pressure to conform to societal norms, ultimately, we have the power to make our own choices.
Overall, "It's My Life" is an anthem for individuality, reminding us that we have the power to choose our own path, even when it goes against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
It's funny how I find myself in love with you
I am surprised that I have fallen in love with you.
If I could buy my reasoning I'd pay to lose
I would give up my ability to reason if it meant I could be with you.
One half won't do
I need all of you, not just part of you.
I've asked myself
I have questioned myself.
How much do you commit yourself?
How much are you willing to dedicate yourself to me?
It's my life
I have control over my own life.
Don't you forget
Don't forget that I am in charge of my own life.
Funny how I blind myself
It is strange how I can deceive myself.
I never knew
I was unaware.
If I was sometimes played upon
If you ever took advantage of me.
Afraid to lose
Scared of losing you.
I'd tell myself what good do you do
I would question myself and wonder if I am doing any good for myself.
Convince myself
I would try to persuade myself.
Caught in the crowd
Trapped in the crowd of people who try to control my life.
It never ends
The struggle for control over my own life never ends.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark David Hollis, Timothy Alan Friese-Greene
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@805livin4
When the homies aren’t around and you want to listen to real music
@KacperPpp
just make the homies listen to no doubt
@bea3110
I laughed so much at this! Love it!!!
@drivingmusic5923
Hail yes!
@q9qiw
Serio homes lol
@AllisonChains64
Lmao!!! I feel that 100%!
@mavenesquith6825
I'm impressed by her acting in this. Good expressions. A woman of many talents.
@soviet_genetics
i was about to comment on this ! :)
@utubebytesthebig1
Non speaking role -- lip syncing lyrics -- any drama queen like myself could pull that off.
@utubebytesthebig1
Actually, if you like it credits need to go to production.