I Got Life
Checkmates Ltd. Lyrics
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Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schooling
Ain't got no wear, ain't got no job
Ain't got no money, no place to stay
Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother
Ain't got no children, ain't got no sisters above
Ain't got no touch, ain't got no god
Ain't got no love
Ain't got no wine, no cigarettes
Ain't got no clothes, no country
No class, no schooling
No friends, no nothing
Ain't got no god
Ain't got one more
Ain't got no earth, no ?
No food, no home
I said I ain't got no clothes
No job, no nothing
Ain't got long to live
And I ain't got no love
But what have I got?
Let me tell ya what I've got
That nobody's gonna take away
I got my hair on my head
I got my brains, I got my ears
I got my eyes, I got my nose
I dot my mouth, I got my smile
I got my tongue, I got my chin
I got my neck, I got my boobies
I got my heart, I got my soul
I got my back, I got my sex
I got my arms, I got my hands
I got my fingers, got my legs
I got my feet, I got my toes
I got my liver, got my blood
Got life, I got my life
The lyrics of "The Hair Anthology Suite" by Checkmates Ltd. reflect the struggles and hardships of a person who has nothing but himself. The song expresses the emptiness that comes from lacking the basic necessities of life, such as a home, food, clothing, education, job, and love. The first two verses of the song highlight the things the singer does not have, including family, religion, and vices like wine and cigarettes. The chorus reinforces his lack of God, which is perhaps the most significant loss of all. The third and final verse of the song reveals what the singer does have: his body and his life. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that, no matter what we may lack, we still have ourselves and the intrinsic value we possess as human beings.
The song touches upon themes of poverty, homelessness, and isolation, as well as the resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics illustrate how the values of society, such as money, status, and material possessions, often overshadow the simple pleasures and joys of being alive. The song's message is one of empowerment; that no matter how little we may have, we must always cling to the things that truly matter, such as our own bodies and the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
I lack basic necessities such as shelter and footwear.
Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
I lack financial stability and social status.
Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schooling
I lack interpersonal connections and formal education.
Ain't got no wear, ain't got no job
I lack proper attire and employment.
Ain't got no money, no place to stay
I am homeless and have no financial resources.
Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother
I have no parents or family support.
Ain't got no children, ain't got no sisters above
I don't have children or siblings.
Ain't got no earth, ain't got no faith
I lack a sense of belonging and religious belief.
Ain't got no touch, ain't got no god
I lack physical affection and spiritual faith.
Ain't got no love
I lack emotional connection and love.
Ain't got no wine, no cigarettes
I don't have alcohol or tobacco.
Ain't got no clothes, no country
I lack clothing and national identity.
No class, no schooling
I have no formal education or social status.
No friends, no nothing
I have no interpersonal connections or possessions.
Ain't got one more
I have nothing else to lose.
Ain't got no earth, no ?
I feel disconnected from the world and don't know my purpose.
No food, no home
I lack basic necessities such as food and shelter.
I said I ain't got no clothes
I don't have proper attire.
No job, no nothing
I have no employment or possessions.
Ain't got long to live
I am nearing the end of my life.
And I ain't got no love
I still lack emotional connection and love.
But what have I got?
Despite my lack of possessions, I still have something.
Let me tell ya what I've got
I want to share what I still have with others.
I got my hair on my head
I still have my physical appearance and identity.
I got my brains, I got my ears
I still have my intelligence and hearing.
I got my eyes, I got my nose
I still have my sight and sense of smell.
I dot my mouth, I got my smile
I still have my ability to speak and express emotion.
I got my tongue, I got my chin
I still have my ability to taste and my physical features.
I got my neck, I got my boobies
I still have my physical features.
I got my heart, I got my soul
I still have my emotions and spirituality.
I got my back, I got my sex
I still have my physical features and sexuality.
I got my arms, I got my hands
I still have my ability to move and use my hands.
I got my fingers, got my legs
I still have my ability to use my fingers and walk.
I got my feet, I got my toes
I still have my ability to walk and sense of touch.
I got my liver, got my blood
I still have my bodily functions and life.
Got life, I got my life
Despite my lack of possessions, I still have my life and experiences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO
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