Duterde first gained prominence in his home country with the Soul Wash EP (2009), which featured six covers of songs by Gnarls Barkley, Spice Girls, Katy Perry and, most notably, The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army).
Ben's first full-length album, entitled simply Ben L'Oncle Soul was released in the summer of 2010 and was put out internationally on the Motown label.
My Way
Ben l'Oncle Soul Lyrics
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And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I′ll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I′m certain
I've lived a life that's full
I′ve traveled each and every highway
But more, much more than this
Regrets, I′ve had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
My
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
My
I′ve loved, I've laughed and cried
I′ve had my fill my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say
Not in a shy way
Oh no, oh no, not me
I did it my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
My way, my way
For what is a man, what has he got
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
My way
My way
My way
Oh, no, no, no, no, no
Yes it was my way
My way, way
The lyrics of Ben L'Oncle Soul's rendition of "My Way" explore themes of self-determination and individuality. The singer reflects on his life, acknowledging that he has made mistakes and faced challenging situations. However, he emphasizes that he has always stayed true to himself and followed his own path, rather than conforming to others' expectations. The repeated refrain, "I did it my way," serves as a triumphant declaration of the singer's independence.
Throughout the song, the singer highlights his accomplishments and experiences, which include traveling and taking risks. He admits to having had some regrets, but ultimately sees them as minor compared to the richness of his life. When faced with obstacles, the singer asserts that he found the strength to overcome them and stand tall. In the final verse, the singer reflects on the meaning of life and concludes that it is only by being true to oneself that one can truly find fulfillment.
Overall, this song is a celebration of individualism and personal autonomy. The message is clear: no matter what challenges we face, we can find the strength to overcome them and create a life that is uniquely our own.
Line by Line Meaning
Nd now, the end is near
As I come to the end of my life, I feel it drawing closer.
And so I face the final curtain
I must prepare myself for the end and all that it entails.
My friend, I'll say it clear
I want to be honest and forthright with you.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I know what I believe in and I am confident in expressing it.
I've lived a life that's full
I have experienced all that life has to offer.
I've traveled each and every highway
I have explored every possible path in life.
But more, much more than this
But my life has been about much more than just traveling and experiencing.
I did it my way
I have done everything according to my own rules and beliefs.
Regrets, I've had a few
I have made some mistakes in my life that I regret.
But then again, too few to mention
However, these mistakes are few and not worth dwelling on.
I did what I had to do
I made the decisions that I felt were necessary at the time.
And saw it through without exemption
And I followed through on those decisions without hesitation.
I planned each charted course
I carefully considered and planned out each step of my life.
Each careful step along the byway
I was cautious and thoughtful in each decision I made.
And more, much more than this
But my life has been about much more than just careful planning.
I did it my way
I have done everything on my own terms.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I am aware that there were times when I took on more than I could handle.
When I bit off more than I could chew
I took on more responsibility or challenges than I was capable of handling.
But through it all, when there was doubt
Despite these challenges, I remained steadfast and committed.
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced these challenges and overcame them with determination.
I faced it all and I stood tall
I faced my challenges with courage and confidence.
And did it my way
And I faced these challenges in my own unique way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I have experienced the full range of human emotion.
I've had my fill my share of losing
I have experienced my fair share of defeats and setbacks.
And now, as tears subside
As I reflect on these experiences, I am able to move forward and find peace.
I find it all so amusing
I can now look back on these experiences with a sense of humor and perspective.
To think I did all that
To reflect on how much I have been able to accomplish in my life.
And may I say
And I can confidently say.
Not in a shy way
Without any fear of expressing myself.
Oh no, oh no, not me
I am not one to shy away from speaking my mind.
I did it my way
I have always lived my life according to my own beliefs and values.
For what is a man, what has he got
What truly defines a person and gives them worth.
If not himself, then he has naught
If a person cannot be true to themselves, they have nothing of value.
To say the things he truly feels
To express oneself honestly and authentically.
And not the words of one who kneels
And not to simply parrot the beliefs of others.
The record shows I took the blows
The evidence of my life shows that I have experienced difficult times and challenges.
And did it my way
But throughout it all, I have remained true to myself and my beliefs.
Writer(s): Claude François, Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, Paul Anka, Claude Francois, Jacques Revaux Adaptation De Paul Anka
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