In 2007, Charlie Winston released his self produced debut album “Make Way” and shortly after embarked on tour with Peter Gabriel on European Summer tour.
Charlie also composed music for film (The Day I will Never Forget by Kim Longinotto), theatre (Almeida Theatre, Nottinghill Gate Theatre), dance (Sadler's Wells, Ballet Rambert) and has often appeared in various TV (Top Of The Pops, Good Morning TV, CD UK) and radio shows (The Steve Merchant Show on BBC 6Music, Spanish Radio 3 with Julio Ruiz, BBC Radio with Stephen Foster).
In Charlie Winston's band, the Oxymorons, harmonica plays devil's advocate within moods, from dirty blues riffs to ethereal angelic cries, meanwhile bass, drums and guitar lay the ground rules, only to be broken. To add to it the Extramorons brass quartet puff their way to a sound that’s carnivalesque. There is an overriding positivity throughout every performance that leaves the audience wanting to dance, laugh and cry all in the same breath.
Website: www.charliewinston.com
My Life As A Duck
Charlie Winston Lyrics
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My life as a duck;
But I don't get worked up.
It's my life as a duck.
You may think this is funny;
You may think I had bad luck;
Or did you think that I was stuck,
For all my life I've tried to hide
the animal in me
Now it's time to open up and
breathe
And breathe
I don't know where I'm going
Or from which place I have come.
But as long as I'm floating
The don't can be undone
You must be thinking 'what is he on?'
But things are looking up
I've started to believe in living
My life as a duck
For all my life I'v tried to hide
the animal in me
Now it's time to open up and breathe
And breathe
So listen!
I know everything about you
Your father was a duck
(x4)
For all my life...
The lyrics to Charlie Winston's song "My Life As A Duck" portray a sense of acceptance for one's situation, even if it may seem strange or different to others. The singer acknowledges that others may find it amusing or odd, but chooses not to let it affect them or their life. The repeated line "It's my life as a duck" suggests an embracing of their own individuality and quirks. The lyrics also touch on the idea of breaking free from societal norms and expectations, as the singer notes that they had tried to hide their "animal" side for their entire life, but have now decided to "open up and breathe."
Throughout the song, there is an underlying message of hope and optimism. The line "things are looking up" suggests that despite whatever challenges or obstacles the singer may face, they are choosing to focus on the positive and embrace their unique situation.
Overall, "My Life As A Duck" serves as a reminder to not be ashamed of who you are or what makes you different. It encourages listeners to embrace their quirks and never give up on living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
They laugh at me at my life.
People make fun of me for being a duck.
My life as a duck;
This is my life as a duck.
But I don't get worked up.
I don't get upset about it.
It's my life as a duck.
This is just how my life is as a duck.
You may think this is funny;
You might find it amusing.
You may think I had bad luck;
You might think I was unlucky to be a duck.
Or did you think that I was stuck,
Or maybe you thought I was trapped in this life.
In my life as a duck?
Being a duck is just how my life is.
For all my life I've tried to hide
I've spent my whole life trying to conceal
the animal in me
my true nature as a duck
Now it's time to open up and
But now I need to be honest and
breathe
be true to myself
And breathe
find peace in accepting who I am
I don't know where I'm going
I'm uncertain about my future
Or from which place I have come.
And I'm not sure where I came from.
But as long as I'm floating
But as long as I'm alive
The don't can be undone
I can't change the past, but I can move forward.
You must be thinking 'what is he on?'
You might be wondering what I'm talking about.
But things are looking up
But I'm feeling optimistic.
I've started to believe in living
I've begun to embrace
My life as a duck
my life as a duck
So listen!
Pay attention!
I know everything about you
I'm aware of everything about you
Your father was a duck
Your dad was also a duck
(x4)
Repeating the previous line four times
For all my life...
Just like I've been doing all my life...
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@naelachillaoui9580
They laugh at me at my life.
My life as a duck;
But I don't get worked up.
It's my life as a duck.
You may think this is funny;
You may think I had bad luck;
Or did you think that I was stuck,
In my life as a duck?
For all my life I've tried to hide
The animal in me
Now it's time to open up and
Breathe
And breathe
I don't know where I'm going
Or from which place I have come.
But as long as I'm floating
The don't can be undone
You must be thinking 'what is he on?'
But things are looking up
I've started to believe in living
My life as a duck
For all my life I'v tried to hide
The animal in me
Now it's time to open up and breathe
And breathe
So listen!
I know everything about you
Your father was a duck
For all my life...
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@leilasaaam8187
They laugh at me at my life.
My life as a duck;
But I don't get worked up.
It's my life as a duck.
You may think this is funny;
You may think I had bad luck;
Or did you think that I was stuck,
In my life as a duck?
For all my life I've tried to hide
the animal in me
Now it's time to open up and
breathe
And breathe
I don't know where I'm going
Or from which place I have come.
But as long as I'm floating
The don't can be undone
You must be thinking 'what is he on?'
But things are looking up
I've started to believe in living
My life as a duck
For all my life I'v tried to hide
the animal in me
Now it's time to open up and breathe
And breathe
So listen!
I know everything about you
Your father was a duck
For all my life...
@ducky-buddy5008
finally someone who understands.
@soroushyaghoubi7709
Ducky-Buddy 😂😂
@philippeluptak
Haha
@myreillebleriot-pons8884
Juste magnifique
@cinderblock6307
i saw charlie winston today and just found out about him from a unesco conference and i'm geuinly glad to have heard this song :)
@fannyfauconnier4148
😘❤️...
@Discute_animatingfan
addicted to this song <3
@elisah62
très belle chanson , j'adore <3
@Seven8453
Thank you so much for the beautiful music and the great quality ;)
@fredericjeandefrance736
MA VIE FLAMBE ET MON COEUR BRULE