Love of My Life
Acorn Antiques - The Musical Lyrics

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This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud

It's my life, it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said: I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your owns breaks

It's my life, it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said: I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life, it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said: I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said: I did it my way

I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

Overall Meaning

The song "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi is a declaration of independence and a call to action for those who feel stuck or powerless in their lives. The opening lines make it clear that this is not a song for those who have given up or lost their faith. The singer is determined to make his voice heard and to be more than just another face in the crowd.

The chorus is a rallying cry for anyone who wants to take control of their life and make the most of it. The singer reminds us that we only have one life to live and that we should seize every opportunity to make it count. He alludes to the famous Frank Sinatra song "My Way" to emphasize that he is going to live life on his own terms and not be held back by anyone or anything.

In the second verse, the singer pays tribute to the people who have inspired him to stand up and fight for what he believes in. Tommy and Gina represent the underdogs who refuse to back down in the face of adversity. The singer warns that life is not easy and that it takes hard work and determination to succeed. He encourages us to make our own luck and to create our own opportunities.

The final chorus is a reminder to stay strong and not let anyone knock us down. The singer urges us to stand tall and never compromise our principles. The song ends with a reiteration of the main message: we have one life, and we should make the most of it.

Line by Line Meaning

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
This isn't a song for someone who has recently experienced heartbreak

No silent prayer for faith-departed
This song won't include a somber prayer for those who have lost faith

I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
I refuse to blend in and be anonymous

You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud
My voice is going to be heard loud and clear when I speak up

It's my life, it's now or never
I am the one who is in control of my own life

I ain't gonna live forever
I don't have an infinite amount of time to live

I just wanna live while I'm alive
I want to make the most of the time I do have

(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
My heart is wild and free like an open road

Like Frankie said: I did it my way
Just like Frank Sinatra, I am living my life on my own terms

This is for the ones who stood their ground
This song is dedicated to those who have remained steadfast in their beliefs

For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tommy and Gina are examples of people who stood their ground despite opposition

Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
The future is becoming increasingly difficult with each passing day

Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your owns breaks
Success isn't just about luck; one has to create their own opportunities

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
It's important to stay confident and not let others bring you down

Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
Remain strong and resolute, and don't give in to pressure

It's now or never
The time to take action is right now

I ain't gonna live forever
My time on this earth is limited

I just want to live while I'm alive
I want to make the most of every moment

(It's my life) my heart is like an open highway
I am free to live my life as I please

Like Frankie said: I did it my way
I am living my life according to my own terms

I just wanna live while I'm alive
I want to make the most of my time on this earth

It's my life
I am the one who is in control of my own destiny

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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Comments from YouTube:

@fountainchain126

3y↑35

Celia Imrie received the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for her performance in this. She deserved every inch of it. She's spectacular!

@thetricyclehorse

33w

Absolutely. Always. ❤

@TheBeekeeper

14w

I don't understand why she's considered a supporting actress in this. I mean, she has much more stage time than Julie Walters, who's considered the lead. It doesn't make sense to me. Imo, Celia carried this amazing musical.

@davidnarbett

2y↑31

I was blessed to see this twice at the Haymarket - once with Julie Walters as Mrs O and then later with Victoria Wood playing her own creation. The atmosphere in the theatre was electric. I laughed so much I missed some of the details. The DvD (and this post) let me revisit every nuance, and enjoy moments I missed 17 years (17 years??!!!!) ago (feels like yesterday). Victoria Wood’s Mrs O was a different creature to Julie Walters Mrs O, it was like being in a parallel universe, a very special performance.

@cbjones82

49w

I wish I still had the dvd to see the extra with Victoria Wood in the role

@geoffreyblackmer

12w↑1

Why is this so good? Why did it get such terrible reviews? It's an absolute joy!

@tonybrown9775

3y↑26

Truly brilliant. Subverting every musical theatre genre and style from fosse, alw, sondhiem to Cole porter with a dash of le Mis

@markwhitman9542

2y↑3

Very well-put. This cast did justice to the brilliance of Victoria Wood.

@Colin.Smith.Pianist

27w↑1

I cannot get enough of this!!!
I discovered Acorn Antiques in the TV show and subsequently was HOOKED on Victoria Wood. Her shows, her stand up, etc.

This musical lives in my heart and I quote it almost daily; bugger my American friends who don't know what a Macaroon is

@jodif916

23w↑1

I shall be for ever grateful to the comedic genius of Victoria wood. ❤

@Wygruce

Walters on fire as usual.

@gabrielleconway5219

3y↑17

As a confirmed "Woodie", I am ashamed to say this is the first time I've watched this ! Thank you! That woman was a bloody comedy genius xxx

@marifeely1694

She was indeed a bloody comedy genius. She could do anything. [Edit: typo oops]

@Fatima502

2y↑11

Thank you Lex de Groot. I've been a Victoria Wood fan since the 70s. Now she's gone, I am rationing myself to unseen bits on special occasions. I saved this for Christmas Eve 2021. It's probably the best thing I've ever seen on You Tube. There's a month's worth of entertainment in this clip alone. I'll be claiming some of those lines throughout 2022 and beyond. "I'm not over the hill" ... "no, but you're near enough to the top to get a good view".

@marifeely1694

I'm always quoting Victoria lol. She gets full credit of course!

@madeleineprice7525

48w↑1

"Mother Theresa on a biscuit tin!"
Thank you for posting this.

@cibreopirate

3y↑20

It’s brilliant , I’ve seen it many times on DVD. The combination of this cast and Victoria Wood is outstanding. Comedy lost one of the greats when she passed away.

@Jenny-tc7rn

1y↑3

I grew up watching her show and listening to her songs
This will always be one of my favourite things she did ❤❤❤

@Alex-nf1jy

3y↑12

this musical is amazing ... screw what the critics said

@marifeely1694

1y↑2

Critics are jealous because they can't do it lol.

@meirwise1107

3y↑6

Victoria playing Miss Berta was what it lacked and now she never will. RIP Victoria, Queen of Comedy.

@xColmGx

She did play Mrs O though, it’s in the DVD extras

@lexdegroot144

3y↑3

I’m not british and moreover too young to have seen AA on the telly and to feel the nostalgia you probably feel, but still I think Sally Ann did a good job. She’s very talented in my opinion.

@xColmGx

3y↑4

Lex de Groot she did an excellent job! She certainly put her spin on the role as she should, and while VW was fab in the original I think Sally Ann is ideal for the musical theatre version of the character.

@thevictoriawood.

45w

Sally was really wonderful in this. originally victoria didn't want to be in it at all! I'm just glad we got to see her as mrs overall in the extras

@ShearsOfAtropos

1y↑2

thank youuuuuu so much for uploading this
Celia imrie is such a star in this,

@nondescript2892

3y↑8

God I miss live theatre.....

@saskiaeland2935

3y↑13

Thank you for posting. I traveled to the UK to see it but truly enjoy this

@lexdegroot144

3y↑1

Oh really? Where are you from?

@saskiaeland2935

@@lexdegroot144 Ireland

@BenPanced

3y↑7

Good grief, that ENERGY!

@adampetersen4795

30w

Absolutely fabulous!

@j24601valjean

1y↑1

I absolutely loved that. Well done to all concerned.

@TheENDEVOUR

Absolutely horrendous 😂

@dblissmn

28w↑2

Where did they get that unfinished cinder block wall along the back of the stage in the opening scene? Can't tell if it's a really well done flat or the actual wall but it looks EXACTLY like the same soul-destroying product I've seen in multiple university campuses here in the Midwestern US.

@nathaninlondon

2y↑3

I had this on DVD & never thought I'd get to see it again. Thank you VERY much for this upload!

@Alex-nf1jy

3y↑2

lmfao i love how they legit did "A Chorus Line" reference towards the end

@vaslav030547

43w

Truly Brilliant.

@DRMEEKS

47w

Bravo for publishing this.

@scottstorey7543

2y↑2

Thankyou for uploading this!!!! ❤️

@SecondValveSteam

3y↑9

1:37:42 will never not be utterly out of nowhere but totally hilarious!

@Beckford4000

Um... again in English? Did a cat walk across your keyboard when you wrote that? I'm sure you'd have more likes for your comment if people could actually understand it.

@KB-es5he

42w

Hahaha - mansplaining at its best

@DougerSR

3y↑2

No idea what's going on here but it's strangely hypnotic. I can't look away- like a train wreck.

@Fatima502

2y↑3

The sequence starting at 7:36 is brilliant, and then the moment at 22:57, then 23:54

@lifegood1712

3y↑7

Truly Subversive!

@niamhflaherty

2y↑1

1:24:28 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@travellifewithjobo5740

3y↑2

I guess it closed after a week

@rorycunneen4550

3y↑14

No, it won loads of awards and totally sold out, it was written by a comedy legend but you're too ignorant to understand that.

@bob5188

3y↑12

Just open your eyes and read the notes. They told you in the original posting, " It was directed by Trevor Nunn, and opened at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket in February 2005 for a three-month sell-out run."......

@RJMCTV

3y↑14

The musical won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical and was nominated as Best New Musical. It starred Oscar-winning actress Julie Walters, alongside a top-class cast of some of the best British comedy actors. Directed by Trevor Nunn (ex Artistic Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and director of Les Miserable, CATS, Starlight Express amongst other hit shows) and was written by Comedy Legend Victoria Wood. ALL THAT SAID, although it is enjoyable, it did get mixed reviews. however that didn't deter audiences, and it enjoyed sell-out performances, as well as millions of DVD Sales when it was sold a recorded DVD version
WON Laurence Olivier Award 2006 – Celia Imrie (Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical)
Nominated Laurence Olivier Award 2006 – Victoria Wood (Best New Musical)
Nominated Laurence Olivier Award 2006 – Julie Walters (Best Actress in a Musical)
Nominated What's on Stage Awards 2006 – Celia Imrie (Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical)
Nominated What's on Stage Awards 2006 – (Best New Musical)
Nominated What's on Stage Awards 2006 – Julie Walters (Best Actress in a Musical)

@cj4631

3y↑17

You clearly don’t understand the cult following AA has. It was so hard to get tickets for this but I was lucky to get into the Haymarket and see this joyous show. It was never planned to be a long runner, it could have sold more than it run easily but that was never the plan hence the DVD. Next time you want to make a comment like this please understand that not all theatre is extended west end runs, some of the best stuff on stage is repertory, limited run and seasonal.

@martincurrie6243

3y↑13

@@cj4631 I paid £60 to sit in the Gods and I mean amongst the roof trusses on a padded concrete bench. One of the most expensive tickets in the West End at the time (no wonder with the cast and short run). I've never seen so many gay men inside a Theatre in my life! Great show though!

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@rnw2739

36w

Josie Lawrences' character is so forced, over the top and caricature - even for the farce that is Acorn Antiques - she stands out in a bad way. How the hell Victoria Wood didn't say anything about her excruciting performance is anyones guess.