My Way
Ben Bledsoe Lyrics
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I GOT CARRIED AWAY
WHEN I WAS JUST 17
I TOOK CONTROL OF MY FATE
IT STARTED TO FEEL SO WRONG
AND I'M BARELY EVEN HOLDING ON
AS THE LIGHTS START TO FADE
I HOPE THAT IN TIME I'LL FIND MYSELF
BREAKING THROUGH ALL THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING CHAINS
ALL FEELINGS ASIDE, I CAN'T GO ON
HERE WITH YOU, WHILE I SIT AROUND AND WAIT
THERE'S A TIME, YOU'LL SEE
ONLY ONE CHANCE TO TAKE
IT'S NOT FAR FROM ME
NOW I'M FINALLY AWAKE
STARTING WITH MY POINT OF VIEW
NOW I FINALLY KNOW JUST WHAT TO DO
AND NOW I CAN SAY
I'M LIVING MY LIFE, I FIND MYSELF
HYPNOTIZED IN A WORLD THAT I CAN MAKE
NOW I CAN DECIDE WHAT'S WRONG AND WHAT'S RIGHT FOR ME
'CAUSE I'M DOING THINGS MY WAY
IT'S MY LIFE I RUN THE SHOW
I COULD JUST PACK MY THINGS AND HIT THE ROAD
EVEN THOUGH I NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE A ONE MAN RODEO
I'M LIVING MY LIFE, I FIND MYSELF
HYPNOTIZED BY A WORLD THAT I CAN MAKE
NOW I CAN DECIDE WHAT'S WRONG AND WHAT'S RIGHT FOR ME
'CAUSE I'M DOING THINGS MY WAY
I'M LIVING MY LIFE, I FIND MYSELF
HYPNOTIZED IN A WORLD THAT I CAN MAKE
NOW I CAN DECIDE WHAT'S WRONG AND WHAT'S RIGHT FOR ME
'CAUSE I'M DOING THINGS MY WAY
The lyrics of Ben Bledsoe's My Way speak of taking control of one's life and making decisions that will lead to personal growth and a sense of fulfillment. The song starts with the line "when I was just 17, I got carried away" which seems to suggest that the singer may have made some mistakes or wrong choices in the past. The second line "I took control of my fate" shows that the singer has taken responsibility for those choices and is now ready to move forward.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking the one chance that will lead to a better life. The singer emphasizes that "it's my life, I run the show" and they can now decide what is wrong and right for them because they are "doing things my way". The second verse shows that the singer has gained a new perspective on life and knows what they need to do to move forward. They are no longer holding onto the "good for nothing chains" that were holding them back.
The song overall is an anthem for personal empowerment and taking control of one's life. It encourages the listener to break free from the constraints of society and make their own rules.
Line by Line Meaning
WHEN I WAS JUST 17
At the age of 17, I started out on my journey
I GOT CARRIED AWAY
I was caught up in the moment, maybe even lost in it
I TOOK CONTROL OF MY FATE
I decided to be the one in charge of how my life would unfold
IT STARTED TO FEEL SO WRONG
Despite my earlier certainty, I began to doubt my choices
AND I'M BARELY EVEN HOLDING ON
I'm struggling to keep it together
AS THE LIGHTS START TO FADE
The situation is becoming increasingly grim
I HOPE THAT IN TIME I'LL FIND MYSELF
I'm optimistic about my ability to overcome this challenge
BREAKING THROUGH ALL THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING CHAINS
I aim to break free from the chains that are holding me back
ALL FEELINGS ASIDE, I CAN'T GO ON
I can't continue living like this, regardless of how I feel
HERE WITH YOU, WHILE I SIT AROUND AND WAIT
Staying here, waiting for something to happen, is not an option
THERE'S A TIME, YOU'LL SEE
There's an opportunity that will present itself
ONLY ONE CHANCE TO TAKE
I have only one chance to take this opportunity
IT'S NOT FAR FROM ME
The opportunity is within reach
NOW I'M FINALLY AWAKE
I feel like I finally see clearly
STARTING WITH MY POINT OF VIEW
I'm beginning to see things from my own perspective
NOW I FINALLY KNOW JUST WHAT TO DO
I am confident in my ability to make the right choices
AND NOW I CAN SAY
I can speak with conviction
I'M LIVING MY LIFE, I FIND MYSELF
I am living my life on my own terms
HYPNOTIZED IN A WORLD THAT I CAN MAKE
I am in control of my own destiny
NOW I CAN DECIDE WHAT'S WRONG AND WHAT'S RIGHT FOR ME
I am able to make my own moral judgments
'CAUSE I'M DOING THINGS MY WAY
I am living according to my own values and principles
IT'S MY LIFE I RUN THE SHOW
I am the one in charge of my own life
I COULD JUST PACK MY THINGS AND HIT THE ROAD
I have the freedom to make major changes in my life
EVEN THOUGH I NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE A ONE MAN RODEO
Even though I am facing these challenges alone
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.