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In My Life
C.J. Lewis Lyrics
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階下の街じゃサイレン騒いでる
やる気ないとか言わないで欲しい
実は内心 燃えてる燃えてる
意味のないようなささいなこと
Bari-Go! Bari-Go!
身になんだよぉ～?!
ためにならない TV に笑ってる
当たり前とか言わないで欲しい
地味に毎日こらえてるこらえてる
気にも止めないささいなこと
Bari-Go! Bari-Go!
身になんだよぉ～?!
Life! 明日の俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life! 懲りない俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
悪くないんじゃない？
恋をしたからオシャレになってくる
食事の後は口元拭いている
おばかさんとか言わないで欲しい
まっしぐらなら慣れてる慣れてる
忘れてるだろっ そう大事なこと
Bari-Go! Bari-Go!
身になんだよぉ～?!
Life! 明日の俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life! 前ミテススメ
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Life! 明日の俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life! あきらめ知らず
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
痛いの嫌いっ！
我慢、努力もうめんどうくさい
君には未来なんか
もう見当たんないじゃない？
出来高勝負なら上等です
根性は俺の伝家の宝刀
相当古いタイプの様相
だが、夢見て止まない、もっと
それがモットー
Life! 明日の俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life! 前ミテススメ
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Life! 明日の俺に
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life! あきらめ知らず
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Life!
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life!
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
My Life!
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life!
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Make My Life!
The lyrics of C.J. Lewis's song "In My Life" delve into the internal struggles and frustrations of the singer as he navigates through the mundane aspects of daily life. The opening lines set the tone as he lies on his bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling the chaos of the city below with sirens blaring. He expresses a sense of inner turmoil and frustration, contrasting the external appearance of calm with the internal fire burning within him. The lyrics highlight the disconnect between the trivialities of everyday life, like sorting garbage or laughing at unhelpful TV shows, and the deeper emotions simmering beneath the surface.
The singer pleads with others not to dismiss his lack of motivation or the challenges he faces, emphasizing that he silently endures the daily grind and seemingly insignificant struggles. Despite the outward appearance of nonchalance, there is a subtle plea for understanding and recognition of the weight he carries within. The repeated refrain of "Bari-Go! Bari-Go!" echoes this sentiment of pushing through and enduring, despite the seemingly insignificant troubles that plague him. There is a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, as he continues to bear the burden of his inner conflicts.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his experiences and how they have shaped him, including the impact of love and personal growth. He brushes off judgments or dismissals from others, acknowledging his journey towards self-improvement and self-awareness. The lyrics suggest a defiance against societal norms or expectations, as he embraces his individuality and personal evolution. The mention of becoming fashionable after falling in love and the act of wiping his mouth after a meal symbolize his journey towards self-acceptance and empowerment.
The final verses of the song convey a sense of determination and a refusal to give up, despite the challenges and pain he may face. The singer rejects the idea of tolerating discomfort or exerting effort, instead advocating for a more carefree and authentic approach to life. There is a blending of past struggles and future aspirations, as he looks towards tomorrow with hope and a resilient spirit. The repeated refrain of "Life! Make My Life!" becomes a mantra of self-empowerment and a declaration of intent to carve his own path, embracing the uncertainties and possibilities that lie ahead. The song ultimately captures the essence of resilience, self-discovery, and the endless pursuit of personal fulfillment in the midst of life's adversities.
Line by Line Meaning
床に転がり天井見つめてる
Lying on the floor, staring at the ceiling
階下の街じゃサイレン騒いでる
Downstairs in the city, sirens are blaring
やる気ないとか言わないで欲しい
I don't want to hear that I lack motivation
実は内心 燃えてる燃えてる
Deep down, I am burning, burning
意味のないようなささいなこと
Seemingly meaningless trivial matters
Bari-Go! Bari-Go!
Let's go! Let's go!
身になんだよぉ～?!
What does it matter to you?!
Life! 明日の俺に
Life! To the me of tomorrow
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Oh! oh! oh! oh! Oh! oh! oh! oh!
Make My Life! 懲りない俺に
Make my life! To the me who never gives up
悪くないんじゃない？
Isn't it not so bad?
恋をしたからオシャレになってくる
Because I'm in love, I'm becoming fashionable
食事の後は口元拭いている
After meals, I wipe my mouth
おばかさんとか言わないで欲しい
I don't want to be called a fool
まっしぐらなら慣れてる慣れてる
If I'm heading straight, I'm used to it, used to it
忘れてるだろっ そう大事なこと
You've forgotten... the important things
Life! 明日の俺に
Life! To the me of tomorrow
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Oh! oh! oh! oh! Oh! oh! oh! oh!
Make My Life! 前ミテススメ
Make my life! Look ahead
Life! 明日の俺に
Life! To the me of tomorrow
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Oh! oh! oh! oh! Oh! oh! oh! oh!
Make My Life! あきらめ知らず
Make my life! Never giving up
痛いの嫌いっ！
I hate pain!
我慢、努力もうめんどうくさい
Enduring, effort is just tiresome
君には未来なんか もう見当たんないじゃない？
For you, a future is nowhere in sight, right?
出来高勝負なら上等です
If it's a piecework contest, bring it on
根性は俺の伝家の宝刀
Willpower is my ancestral sword
相当古いタイプの様相
Seems like a pretty old-fashioned type
だが、夢見て止まない、もっと それがモットー
But I keep dreaming, more and more, that's my motto
Life! 明日の俺に
Life! To the me of tomorrow
Oh!oh!oh!oh! Oh!oh!oh!oh!
Oh! oh! oh! oh! Oh! oh! oh! oh!
Make My Life! 前ミテススメ
Make my life! Look ahead
Make My Life! あきらめ知らず
Make my life! Never giving up
My Life!
My life!
Make My Life!
Make my life!
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@daisydriver5877
@ Susan Damsen
Thanks for the " word of knowledge
in due season"! ...abt the book "A GRIEF OBSERVED". I just lost my good friend and ex-husband very suddenly but not unexpectedly, just
days ago. I never expected to feel like this. Perhaps your suggestion is just the balm to remove the sting of tears that I feel. He was a true Christian friend...we had eachother's
backs. He sheltered me when I was homeless, offered food out of hospitality and sat at my bedside
when I needed an advocate for my pain...even crying bc he hurt too!
Perhaps this was the kind of love we were meant to experience...
We had a son ...a petulant, brooding sort ...a very successful man in life
and in 💑 marriage! Their daughter
17, a top of her class electrician, is abt to set out on her own great adventure w. a flame from preschool
days.
Perhaps this is the lesson we were to have given to our posterity...love that begins w. friendship and matures into " life longing for itself"...(Gibran, I believe). I read
the whole Chroicles series and
"THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS"&
saw "SHADOWLANDS".
it is perhaps time to. revisit all my old acquaintances in Narnia.
I have decided to make a memory
quilt out of my "friend's" old shirts
...for our grand-daughter 's ...but also for anyone needing a hug from a good friend, "papou" or dad.
Sir!
You had me in the palm of your hand and circumstance held me there!
Fascinating!
@T-aka-T
@@TheWorldTeacher "Is there a god?
I do not know.
Is man immortal?
I do not know.
But one thing I do know
Is that neither doubt nor hope, belief nor denial
Will change the fact.
It is as it is
And it will be as it must be.
We wait and hope".
(Dag Hammarskold I think said that, and I hope I've not misremembered.)
Either way, O "Teacher" it is not necessary to be a believer in order to be charitable to your fellow man. A lesson worth pondering.
@judyharding2171
Letter to a friend, after watching David Payne's stunning performance:
Thank God for a gift He gave me this morning. I sit, having listened to a one-man show, bathed in wonder, struck by the power of the English language when artfully spoken, bent toward ponderous philosophizing, enthralled once again by great,spiritual realities and a fresh worship of our Almighty God.
For one-and-a-half hours (the length of this video I'm sending you), the scene of this one-man show is nothing but a man, a teapot, his tea cup, and his rust-colored, leather wing chair.
Throughout, I have smiled continuously, felt the tears close to flowing out of my eyes, and sat, disbelieving, that a writer could tell a tale in such a gloriously, crafted fashion. Its subtle, intellectually challenging quips, quotes and questions about life, elevate any listener via sounds rarely heard in today's audios.
C.S. Lewis is virtually resurrected through Englishman, David Payne, who greets his audience holding a teapot and inviting them to join in a chat. His dark suit, vertically striped tie, and white shirt are quite foiled by the starkly styless, light socks that unapologetically sport themselves as he sits in a prim, wing chair. There, this somewhat stocky, aged man, his hairline a bit receding, squirms about as he relives his life's story with you. Frequently he plops his left arm over the top of the chair's wing, or leans to one side, his restless bodily movements signaling the mundane-to-moving funny, grievous, ironic, puzzling moments in the life of a great, literary figure of our lifetimes.
My dear Eileen, no evening movie can compare with this intellectually, spiritually mesmerizing communication. The audio fully compensates for the rather staid props and limited actions. Special time must be set aside to listen, because, early on, wonder at the subtle, clever use of the English language will weld the listener to the spot for the duration.
David Payne has a phenomenal memory and proves himself to be a seasoned actor. He is an obvious lover of our Lord, as one discovers most clearly in the closing minutes of the video. David Payne evaporated, and we are allowed into the friendly confidences of a living, C.S. Lewis, who devotes the second half of his stunning soliloquy to sentimentalizing the lovely, personal details of the blossoming love between C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham.
Payne could have swimmingly chose a finale with merely the highly emotional, intimate look at his wife Joy's passing-- her last words, her last wit, the reflected glory of God on her face. Instead, he devotes the final precious moments with his audience, not in sermonizing, but unveiling the compelling, almost crushing expectations of the coming, joyous realities of eternity. A coming life that, this side of eternity, is inhabited by those we daily brush shoulders with. They are more than mythical gods and goddesses. Every precious human being is a unique, breathing soul, created in God's image. And there are those about us, benefitters of their faith in God and His salvation, who are truly redeemed immortals -- those I delight in describing as "the deathless ones." Deathless ones from Eden onwards, transcending the pages of the Bible's two testaments and centuries of history.
Eileen, I couldn't help but think of you and your dear Tom, who is waiting in Act II, at the beginning of our eternity. If you have never heard this production, and if you are so inclined, I hope you will be blessed with uninterrupted solitude, because every moment of this fabulously constructed soliloquy is savored best by no distraction.
@essentialcraftsman
Lewis has been a blessing in my life for 30 years, and now David Pyne has made him real… and personal…and known to me. Thank you for this!!
@homefrontforge
I enjoy your channel sir, almost as much as I enjoyed reading Lewis' series to my boys those many years ago, with voices and emotion, evoking the usual call from my wife downstairs, "You're supposed to be putting them to bed, not getting them wound up!"
Respect.
@billcoen8837
Today I stumbled upon this magnificent video presentation. I am blown away with joy and emotion. I know nothing of David Payne, but for me, today I met C.S. Lewis face to face.
@emilywatson2498
I stumbled across this only 15 minutes ago and I had to pause it because I read your comment and was moved to a similar response literally by everything you said in that short comment . That's why I love reading and discovering new literature ( new to me) because two very different people can have the same visceral response to said literature!
Have a great day 😁.
@edgarmacias7594
I know, me too
@edgarmacias2725
Amen
@paulswanson534
Ditto!
@mona2242
Wonderfully said!
@susandamsen1218
20 years ago I lost my husband to cancer when he was 48 and I was 46. I read many books during my grieving. “A Grief Observed” was the most impactful of them all. What a gift that book was to me!
@daisydriver5877
@ Susan Damsen
Thanks for the " word of knowledge
in due season"! ...abt the book "A GRIEF OBSERVED". I just lost my good friend and ex-husband very suddenly but not unexpectedly, just
days ago. I never expected to feel like this. Perhaps your suggestion is just the balm to remove the sting of tears that I feel. He was a true Christian friend...we had eachother's
backs. He sheltered me when I was homeless, offered food out of hospitality and sat at my bedside
when I needed an advocate for my pain...even crying bc he hurt too!
Perhaps this was the kind of love we were meant to experience...
We had a son ...a petulant, brooding sort ...a very successful man in life
and in 💑 marriage! Their daughter
17, a top of her class electrician, is abt to set out on her own great adventure w. a flame from preschool
days.
Perhaps this is the lesson we were to have given to our posterity...love that begins w. friendship and matures into " life longing for itself"...(Gibran, I believe). I read
the whole Chroicles series and
"THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS"&
saw "SHADOWLANDS".
it is perhaps time to. revisit all my old acquaintances in Narnia.
I have decided to make a memory
quilt out of my "friend's" old shirts
...for our grand-daughter 's ...but also for anyone needing a hug from a good friend, "papou" or dad.
Sir!
You had me in the palm of your hand and circumstance held me there!
Fascinating!