My Own Way
-Duran Duran Lyrics


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I saw you at the air race yesterday
April showers get out of my way
Fear of flying, no not me

I'm never bothered, what you say
Someone's kid just lives for today
It ain't your problem anyway
'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way

'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way

Number one
Public figure, what a pain
Just puts another rattle in your brain
Take another green but it's not the same

Now you're on the Sandlane everyday
Dancing with the bulls in any old way
Running like a fox to keep up with me

'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way

'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way

I'm on Forty-fifth between Sixth and Broadway
Seven UP between Sixth and Broadway

'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way

'Cause I've got my own way
I can find my own way
'Cause I've got my own way





Just how I like it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Duran Duran's "My Own Way" seem to convey a sense of independence, confidence, and defiance. The first stanza talks about seeing someone at an air race and wanting the April showers to go away. The lyrics imply that the singer is unafraid of flying, unlike someone else who might have been hesitant. The singer then acknowledges that someone else's problems are not their concern and that they prefer to do things their way. The refrain, "Cause I've got my own way," reinforces this sense of autonomy.


The second stanza is more ambiguous but seems to talk about the pressures of being a public figure or celebrity. The lyrics talk about someone taking a green ("green" can be a reference to a drug or something else, but it's unclear), and how it's not the same as it used to be. The singer then references "Sandlane" and bulls, which could be metaphors for something else or refer to a place or event. The singer boasts about being able to stay ahead of the person they're addressing and dances with them "any old way." The song concludes with a repetition of the refrain.


Overall, the lyrics may be interpreted as a celebration of individualism and personal freedom. The singer asserts their confidence and poise in different situations and doesn't seem to be deterred by other people's expectations or opinions. The song's upbeat melody and catchy refrain underscore this sense of energy and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you at the air race yesterday
I noticed you at the air race event held yesterday


April showers get out of my way
I don't want any rain in April; it's an inconvenience to me.


Fear of flying, no not me
I am not afraid of flying.


I'm never bothered, what you say
I am not bothered by what you say.


Someone's kid just lives for today
Someone's child is living in the present moment and enjoying life.


It ain't your problem anyway
That's not your problem to worry about.


'Cause I've got my own way
Because I have my own method.


I can find my own way
I can discover my own path.


Number one
There is nobody better than me.


Public figure, what a pain
Being a public figure is frustrating.


Just puts another rattle in your brain
It simply adds stress to my life.


Take another green but it's not the same
Trying it again won't achieve the same result.


Now you're on the Sandlane everyday
Now you are on Sandlane every day.


Dancing with the bulls in any old way
You are taking risks recklessly.


Running like a fox to keep up with me
You are putting a lot of effort to keep up with me.


I'm on Forty-fifth between Sixth and Broadway
I am currently located on Forty-fifth between Sixth and Broadway.


Seven UP between Sixth and Broadway
I can visualize an advertisement in that area for Seven UP.


Just how I like it
That is exactly how I prefer it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY TAYLOR, JOHN TAYLOR, NICK RHODES, ROGER TAYLOR, SIMON LE BON

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Comments from YouTube:

@carolinavega2464

John looks so beautiful oh my god

@COSME90

Simon Le Bon looks a rebel guy

@darchies3716

Tbh i didnt notice anyone else. All eyes on John 😍. He's the most beautiful human being on that video and stole the entire show

@dianalauralopezdelgado6770

They played their own instruments, composed their own music, they were atractive and had presence on stage. They were the full package

@lyliakar

Still are

@shabbos-goy9407

Well observed and correct

@TheAnalPunisher

Simon was THE VOICE and John was THE BASS

@TheSoupdragon1968

They are still the full package, just older....

@rick_terscale1111

@@TheSoupdragon1968 I just wish Andy Taylor would rejoin them. Then they would be complete. Andy had so much energy.

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@exrli5464

Nicks smile >>>>

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