It's My Life
Beat & Peter Lyrics
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Two doors to go between the wall was raised today
Two doors remain before your others and your own
Keep these books well stocked away and take your happy home
My carpenter's out and running about talking to the street
My pockets are out and running about
Barking in the street to tell what I have hidden there
Burn bright through the night, two pockets lead the way
Two doors to go between the wall was raised today
Raise the walls and shout its flaws, a carpenter should rest
So that when you tire of one side the other serves you best
My carpenter's out and running about, talking to the street
My pockets are out and running about
Barking in the street to tell what I have hidden there
The hills ringing hear the words in time
Listen to the holler, listen to my walls within my tongue
Can't you see you made my ears go tin?
The air quicken tension building inference suddenly
Life and how to live it
Raise the walls and shout its flaws, a carpenter should rest
So that when you tire of one side the other serves you best
Read about the wisdom lost, a knock, a knock, a knock
A secret knock one hammer's locked the other wisdom lost
My carpenter's out and running about, talking to the street
My pockets are out and running about
Barking in the street to tell what I have hidden there
My carpenter's out and running about
Barking in the, listen to the holler
My pockets are out and running about
Barking in the street to tell what I have hidden there
Listen, listen to the holler
I will write a book, it will be called
"Life and How to Live It"
The lyrics of "It's My Life" by Beat & Peter can be interpreted as a reflection on the choices and decisions we make in life. The opening line, "Burn bright through the night two pockets lead the way," suggests that we have the power to navigate our own path and determine our own fate. The two doors mentioned symbolize the choices we have to make, and the wall being raised represents the barriers or challenges we may encounter along the way.
The lyrics speak of keeping books well-stocked away, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for accumulating knowledge and experiences to create a happy and fulfilling life. It emphasizes the importance of learning and growing, as indicated by the line, "Read about the wisdom lost, a knock, a knock, a knock, a secret knock one hammer's locked the other wisdom lost." This may imply that seeking knowledge and understanding can lead to unlocking the secrets of a satisfying life.
The reference to the carpenter suggests the idea of craftsmanship in shaping one's own life. The line, "Raise the walls and shout its flaws, a carpenter should rest," indicates that it is necessary to take a step back at times, reflect on our actions, and make adjustments as needed. The song reminds us that life is a constant process of development and learning, with the goal of finding balance and contentment.
Overall, "It's My Life" encourages listeners to take control of their own destiny, make conscious choices, and strive for personal growth and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Burn bright through the night two pockets lead the way
In the darkness, rely on the resources you have at hand to guide you
Two doors to go between the wall was raised today
There are two options to choose between, as a barrier separates them
Two doors remain before your others and your own
There are still two unexplored paths, separate from the ones you already know
Keep these books well stocked away and take your happy home
Preserve your knowledge and create a safe space where you can find joy
My carpenter's out and running about talking to the street
My thoughts and ideas are actively engaging with the world around me
My pockets are out and running about
I am sharing what I possess, spreading my resources and abilities
Barking in the street to tell what I have hidden there
Expressing loudly and openly what I have concealed within me
Raise the walls and shout its flaws, a carpenter should rest
Examine and critique the barriers around you, allowing the one who built them to rest
So that when you tire of one side the other serves you best
When you become weary of one choice or path, the alternative becomes more appealing
The hills ringing hear the words in time
The surrounding nature and environment hear and understand the message
Listen to the holler, listen to my walls within my tongue
Pay attention to the loud outcry, the voices of my experiences and emotions
Can't you see you made my ears go tin?
You have caused my perception to become distorted and metallic
The air quicken tension building inference suddenly
The atmosphere becomes charged with anticipation, implying something is about to happen
Life and how to live it
This is a song about life and navigating its complexities
Read about the wisdom lost, a knock, a knock, a knock
Discover the knowledge that has been forgotten, represented by the sound of knocking
A secret knock one hammer's locked the other wisdom lost
There is a hidden message, a locked truth that can only be unlocked with the right approach
Listen, listen to the holler
Pay attention, truly listen to the outcry and the voices around you
I will write a book, it will be called 'Life and How to Live It'
I am determined to share my own experiences and lessons in a comprehensive guide
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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