It's My Life
9.2 Lyrics
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All the good things have been taken
But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable someday
Hear what I say
I'm gonna ride the serpent
No more time spent sweatin' rent
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
Holdin' me down, stick around
But baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
There'll be women and their fortunes
Who just want to mother orphans
Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye
Takin' all I can get, no regrets
When I, openly lie
And leave only money
Believe me honey, that money
Can you believe, I ain't no saint
No complaints
So girl go out
Hand it out
And baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) don't push me
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) it's my life
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) and I can do what I want
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) you can't tell me
(It's my life and I'll do what I want)
In "It's My Life," 9.2 portrays a rebellious and individualistic attitude towards life. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty of achieving success in a competitive and ruthless world that has already claimed all the "good things." Despite this struggle, the singer asserts that there are alternative ways to make a living and achieve luxury in the future. He dreams of wearing sable someday, signifying his desire for opulence and wealth. In the second verse, the singer declares that he will not be held down and suffocated by the societal and economic pressures that surround him. He is "breaking loose" from the mundane and standard expectations of society, fueled by his determination to make a brighter future for himself.
The chorus is a confident proclamation of his autonomy and free will. He is not going to let anyone else dictate how he lives his life or how he thinks. And even though he might make mistakes and hurt his partner along the way, he assures her that someday he will treat her right. The bridge takes a cynical turn, with the singer stating that there will always be people who are looking for ways to exploit him for their own material gain. But he is unfazed by their greed and will not hesitate to manipulate and deceive them for his own benefit. Overall, the song is an anthem of self-determination, independence, and defiance against the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a hard world to get a break in
It is difficult to get an opportunity in this world.
All the good things have been taken
Everything valuable has already been taken by others.
But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
However, there are ways to make some things profitable.
Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable some day
I may be wearing poor clothing now, but one day I will wear luxurious fur.
Hear what I say
Listen to my words carefully.
I'm gonna ride the serpent
I am going to take risks and seize opportunities.
No more time spent sweatin' rent
I will no longer worry about paying rent.
Hear my command
Take heed of my directives.
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
I am breaking free from constraints that hold me back.
Holdin' me down, stick around
If you try to keep me down, then stay and watch me succeed.
But baby (baby)
Addressing someone affectionately.
Remember (remember)
Recall what I have told you.
It's my life and I'll do what I want
I am in control of my life and will do what I deem fit.
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
I am entitled to my own thoughts and beliefs.
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
You may prove me incorrect or hurt me at times.
But some day I'll treat you real fine
However, someday I will treat you wonderfully.
There'll be women and their fortunes
There will be women with wealth and riches.
Who just want to mother orphans
Some may only want to care for orphans.
Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye
Will you be hurt when I am indulging in alcohol?
Takin' all I can get, no regrets
I will take as much as possible and feel no remorse.
When I, openly lie
I may sometimes lie blatantly.
And leave only money
I may only leave behind material possessions.
Believe me honey, that money
Trust me, money is important.
Can you believe, I ain't no saint
It's true that I am not a perfect person.
No complaints
Nevertheless, I have no objections.
So girl go out
So, you should do as you please.
Hand it out
Share your generosity with others.
Don't push me
Do not try to control me.
It's my life
I am responsible for my own life.
And I can do what I want
I am capable of doing whatever I desire.
You can't tell me
No one has authority over me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl D'Errico, Roger Atkins
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