That's Life
Agnostic Front Lyrics
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I'm too old to give a damn
But there's something I can tell you
I've lived things you could not bare
That's Life who cares, right?
I don't care about you people
I'm from a school where real people walk the walk
Know what I mean?
That's Life! Who fucking cares?
There's Nothing,
Nothing you can say to me.
Or do, never no! Not you!
I don't have anything to prove.
I've done it all, and I still can
Fuck You!
You're too young to understand me
I'm too old to give a damn
But there's something I can tell you
After you're gone, I'll still be here!
Who cares! That's Life!
The lyrics of Agnostic Front's song "That's Life" can be interpreted in several ways, but one overarching theme is the idea of resilience in the face of adversity. The singer seems to be addressing a younger generation, telling them that they are too young to understand his experiences, but also acknowledging that he is too old to care what others may think of him. He claims to have lived through things that the younger generation could not bear, suggesting that he has a level of toughness that they lack. The phrase "that's life" is repeated throughout the song as a sort of mantra, suggesting that the singer has come to accept the difficulties of life and has a hardened, no-nonsense attitude towards them.
The second half of the song takes a more confrontational tone. The singer seems to be addressing people who criticize him from behind a screen, suggesting that they are not "real people." He contrasts this with his own experience, claiming to be from a "school" where "real people walk the walk." He then becomes angry, telling his critics that there is nothing they can say or do to him, that he has nothing to prove and has done it all. He ends the song defiantly, telling anyone who may doubt him that he will still be here after they are gone.
The song can be seen as a reflection of the punk ethos that Agnostic Front embodies. It celebrates a certain type of toughness and resilience in the face of adversity, while also rejecting societal norms and conventions. The repetition of the phrase "that's life" can be seen as a form of punk nihilism, suggesting that life is just a series of difficulties that one must learn to endure. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the punk attitude and a rejection of mainstream culture.
Line by Line Meaning
You're too young to understand me
You lack the life experience to understand my perspective and actions
I'm too old to give a damn
I've reached an age where I don't care what others think about me or what I do
But there's something I can tell you
Despite our differences in age and experience, I have advice to offer you
I've lived things you could not bare
I've experienced hardships and situations that you couldn't handle or comprehend
That's Life who cares, right?
Experiencing difficult situations is a normal part of life, and it doesn't matter if others care or not
I don't care about you people
I'm not concerned with your opinions or judgments
Talking from behind a screen
You hide behind the anonymity of the internet to make comments about me
I'm from a school where real people walk the walk
I come from a background where actions speak louder than words
Know what I mean?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
There's Nothing, Nothing you can say to me.
You can't say anything to me that will affect me or change my mind
Or do, never no! Not you!
You have no power or influence over me, and never will
I don't have anything to prove.
I'm not interested in proving myself to anyone else
I've done it all, and I still can
I've already accomplished much, and I have the ability to do more
Fuck You!
I don't like or respect you, and I don't care about your opinion of me
After you're gone, I'll still be here!
Even when you're no longer around, I'll still be around and doing my thing
Who cares! That's Life!
It doesn't matter if anyone else cares, that's just how life goes
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
wastedVSvideo
Best song of the new album!
MR/PA
Stigma's guitar is amazing!
kasta_HC
Real oldschool shit! Long live the NYHC!
G Zotta
Puro Hard Core en potencia!
Flickerman68
Wow man , makes one feel young again :)
Doble Omega
Solo Bass Fucking Great!!!!
adgaliff
Blastbeats? yes!
Goblin D.M.
Hard fuckin' Core!
Rafael Souza
THAAAAATS LIIIIIIIFE
Southern Drinkstruction
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