Pascal was born to a Jewish family in The Bronx, New York, and raised in Syosset, Long Island. Adam started as a rock musician playing in a number of bands he formed with his schoolmates, Pascal became drawn to musical theater. At the suggestion of his high school friend's (Idina Menzel who played Maureen in Rent) boyfriend he auditioned for the role of Roger in Rent and was cast.
His performance in Rent earned him a Tony nomination, a Theater World award, and an Obie Award. The role helped Adam gain notoriety on Broadway, and he was subsequently cast in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical Aida as Radames (in both the original and final cast), and Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, closing the show as the final Emcee.
Pascal felt that he was looked upon solely as a broadway singer, however, and so he returned to his roots with a solo recording contract on Sh-K-Boom Records. He has released three solo rock albums, Model Prisoner (2000) and Civilian (2004) and Blinding Light (with Larry Edoff). He also contributed a cover of Billy Joel's New York State of Mind to the CD Broadway Cares: Home for the Holidays.
He made his film debut in SLC Punk (1999), and also appeared in School of Rock (2003) and Temptation (2004).
Pascal, along with most of the other original cast members, was cast in the film version of Rent, reprising the role of Roger. The film was released on November 23, 2005.
Along with Anthony Rapp, Adam returned to the Broadway cast of Rent to reprise the role that made him famous. He is currently performing the part of Roger on the farewell broadway tour across the US and right now slated to end with performances in Seoul, South Korea. There is currently some talk of the tour going to a second leg.
I Got Life
Adam Pascal Lyrics
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I got laughs, sister
I got freedom, brother
I got good times, man
I got crazy ways, daughter
I got million-dollar charm, cousin
I got headaches and toothaches
Like you
I got my hair
I got my head
I got my brains
I got my ears
I got my eyes
I got my nose
I got my mouth
I got my teeth
I got my tongue
I got my chin
I got my neck
I got my tits
I got my heart
I got my soul
I got my back
I got my ass
I got my arms
I got my hands
I got my fingers
Got my legs
I got my feet
I got my toes
I got my liver
Got my blood
I got my guts (I got my guts)
I got my muscles (muscles)
I got life (life)
Life (life)
Life (life)
LIFE!
Adam Pascal's song "I Got Life" is an anthem about appreciating the simple things in life. It starts off by painting a picture of all the good things the singer has in life - laughter, freedom, and good times. These things are usually taken for granted, but in the song, the singer is clearly grateful for them. The following lines talk about the complexities of life, and how it's not all sunshine and rainbows. From pain and illness to difficult times, the singer shares that they have experienced the same struggles as everyone else.
The main theme of the song is self-love and acceptance. The singer lists every part of their body, from their hair down to their toes, and identifies how grateful they are for each component. The message is clear - every part of us, the good and the bad, makes us who we are, and we should be proud of every piece of ourselves. The repetition of the word "life" in the chorus further emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and being thankful for everything we have.
Overall, "I Got Life" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace the ups and downs of life and celebrate every part of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I got life, mother
I have life and I am grateful for it, mother
I got laughs, sister
I have laughter and joy in life, sister
I got freedom, brother
I have the freedom to make my own choices, brother
I got good times, man
I have had good times in life, man
I got crazy ways, daughter
I have unique and unconventional ways of doing things, daughter
I got million-dollar charm, cousin
I have a charismatic personality, cousin
I got headaches and toothaches
I also have physical pains and struggles in life
And bad times too
I have also experienced difficult times in life
Like you
Just like everyone else
I got my hair
I have my hair on my head
I got my head
I have my head, which contains my brain
I got my brains
I have intelligence and creativity in my brain
I got my ears
I can hear sounds with my ears
I got my eyes
I can see with my eyes
I got my nose
I can smell scents with my nose
I got my mouth
I can speak and eat with my mouth
I got my teeth
I have teeth for chewing and biting
I got my tongue
I have a tongue for tasting and speaking
I got my chin
I have a chin on my face
I got my neck
I have a neck that connects my head to my body
I got my tits
I have breasts on my chest (this line may be inappropriate for younger audiences)
I got my heart
I have a beating heart in my chest
I got my soul
I have a soul or spirit that defines me
I got my back
I have a back that supports my body
I got my ass
I have buttocks on my body (again, this line may be inappropriate for some audiences)
I got my arms
I have arms for lifting and carrying
I got my hands
I have hands for holding and grasping
I got my fingers
I have fingers for pointing and touching
Got my legs
I have legs for walking and running
I got my feet
I have feet for standing and walking
I got my toes
I have toes on my feet
I got my liver
I have a liver that helps filter toxins from my body
Got my blood
I have blood flowing through my veins and arteries, delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout my body
I got my guts (I got my guts)
I have courage and bravery, even in difficult situations (repeated for emphasis)
I got my muscles (muscles)
I have muscles that allow me to move and perform physical tasks (repeated for emphasis)
I got life (life)
I have the privilege of being alive (repeated for emphasis)
Life (life)
Life is a precious and beautiful thing
Life (life)
We should appreciate and cherish every moment
LIFE!
LIFE is worth celebrating and living to the fullest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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