There is more than one artist called Bono:

1) Paul David Hewson (bor… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist called Bono:

1) Paul David Hewson (born May 10, 1960), nicknamed Bono Vox - stage name Bono - is the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2.

Bono has been lead singer of the band U2 since 1976. U2 has won 22 Grammy Awards to date, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Lauded by fans and critics as an outstanding performer and songwriter, Bono has also been praised by world leaders as an accomplished activist due to his powers of persuasion and knowledge of the issues. He travels extensively to give speeches and lobby politicians. Bono's career as a socially conscious musician has been shaped by childhood experiences in Ireland (his father Bobby was Catholic and his mother Iris was a Protestant) as well as volunteer work in Africa and South America. He married his childhood sweetheart Alison Stewart in 1982. An accomplished activist in her own right, Ali Hewson once declined an invitation to run for President of Ireland because her husband "would not move to a smaller house". They live in Dublin with their four children: Jordan, Memphis Eve, Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q, and John Abraham.

2) Harsh noise group from Melbourne, Australia.

3) Blink from alowhum's remix project, NZ.

That's Life
Bono Lyrics

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That's life, that's what people say
You're riding' high in April
Shot down in May.
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top in June.

That's life, funny as it seems.
Some people get their kicks,

Steppin' on dreams;
But I don't let it get me down,
'Cause this ol' world keeps spinning around.

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race.

That's life, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting
But my heart just won't buy it.
If I didn't think it was worth a try,
I'd jump right on a big bird
And then I'd fly.

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race.

That's life, I can't deny it,
I thought of quitting,
But my heart just won't buy it.

But if nothing's changing come this here July
I'm going to roll myself up in a big ball and die.

Overall Meaning

Bono's "That's Life" is a song that expresses the ups and downs of life. The first verse talks about how life is unpredictable and how you can be successful in one month and a failure in the next. However, the singer of the song, who is going through a tough time, is optimistic that things will change for the better in the future. This theme is further emphasized in the second verse, which talks about people who step on others' dreams to get ahead in life but the singer refuses to let it put him down because the world keeps spinning around. The third verse is about Bono's life experiences where he has been in various situations including being a puppet, pauper, pirate, poet, pawn, and a king. Despite going through all those life experiences including being flat on his face, he has learned that getting back in the race is the most important thing.

The chorus is a reaffirmation of life's unpredictability where the singer says he can't deny it despite wanting to quit when things get tough. The final verse talks about the importance of trying and never giving up but what if nothing changes come the next month he might just give up.

Line by Line Meaning

That's life, that's what people say
Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs, as commonly acknowledged by people.

You're riding' high in April, Shot down in May.
Life can be full of sudden ups and downs, where one may feel successful one month and may struggle the next month.

But I know I'm gonna change that tune, When I'm back on top in June.
The singer is optimistic about life and believes that he will soon overcome the adverse situations and get back on the right path of success.

That's life, funny as it seems.
Although life may seem funny at times, it can be unpredictable and challenging.

Some people get their kicks, Steppin' on dreams;
Some individuals may take pleasure in belittling, crushing and damaging other people's hopes or ambitions.

But I don't let it get me down, 'Cause this ol' world keeps spinning around.
The singer doesn't let negativity bring him down, as the world keeps moving, and he believes that he will be able to ride the low tides to a high tide, again.

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, A poet, a pawn and a king.
The singer has seen and experienced different phases of life, ranging from dominance to helplessness.

I've been up and down and over and out And I know one thing: Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race.
Despite facing failures and hardships, the singer finds the strength within himself to stand back up and face the challenges of life again, knowing that quitting won't help him in the long run.

That's life, I can't deny it I thought of quitting But my heart just won't buy it.
At times, life may seem too hard, and the thought of quitting may be tempting, but the singer overcomes it with the hope of better days ahead.

If I didn't think it was worth a try, I'd jump right on a big bird And then I'd fly.
The singer believes that life is worth taking a chance and that he would rather take a risk than lose the opportunity.

But if nothing's changing come this here July I'm going to roll myself up in a big ball and die.
Although the singer is optimistic about the future, he acknowledges that a prolonged period without improvement can be challenging and may lead him to feel hopeless or depressed.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: VERNON DUKE, E. Y. HARBURG

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