It's My Life
Dangerous Boys Lyrics


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This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud

[Chorus:]
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks

[Chorus:]
It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

[Chorus:]
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive

[Chorus:]
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way




I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song It's My Life by Bon Jovi's side project Dangerous Boys set the tone for the entire piece. The lead singer establishes that the track is not about those who are down and out, but rather an anthem for those who are not afraid to live life on their own terms. The chorus builds on this sentiment, declaring that the singer is not going to waste a moment of their life and they intend to live it fully. This is juxtaposed with the second verse, which acknowledges that it is not always easy to live life without compromise, but the only way to achieve success is to keep pushing forward.


The song is not only about living life on your terms but about standing up for what you believe in. Tommy and Gina, being mentioned in the song, may be seen as a reference to Bon Jovi's earlier hit Livin' on a Prayer. The singer puts a broad message saying that tomorrow is getting harder and harder, so everyone must be ready to fight and make their own breaks. They should not be entirely reliant on things like luck, instead it is important to make your opportunities.


Overall, It's My Life by Dangerous Boys is a catchy anthem about living life to the fullest, being true to oneself, and never giving up.


Line by Line Meaning

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
This song is not for those who have given up hope and lost the will to live.


No silent prayer for the faith-departed
There is no quiet pleading for those who have lost their faith.


I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
I won't blend in with the rest of society, I want to stand out and make an impact.


You're gonna hear my voice
I will be loud and bold, and will make sure my voice is heard.


When I shout it out loud
I won't be afraid to express my thoughts and feelings to the world.


It's my life
This is my one and only life.


It's now or never
I need to start making the most of my life right now, as I may not have another chance.


I ain't gonna live forever
I won't live forever, and I want to make sure that my life is meaningful and fulfilling.


I just want to live while I'm alive
I want to experience everything life has to offer while I'm still alive and able.


My heart is like an open highway
My heart is free and open to the possibilities of life, like a long open road.


Like Frankie said
Similar to the phrase coined by the musician Frankie, I want to live life on my own terms.


I did it my way
I will make my own decisions and pave my own path in life, regardless of societal norms and expectations.


This is for the ones who stood their ground
This song is dedicated to those who have stood firm in the face of adversity and maintained their strength.


For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tommy and Gina are examples of individuals who remained steadfast and never gave up, and are therefore worthy of recognition.


Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
The future is uncertain and may present new challenges, so it's important to take advantage of the present moment.


Luck ain't even lucky
Luck can't be relied upon, so one must create their own opportunities and work hard to achieve their goals.


Got to make your own breaks
One must create their own chances and seize opportunities in order to succeed in life.


Better stand tall when they're calling you out
It's important to maintain your integrity and stand up for what you believe in, even if others criticize or challenge you.


Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
Don't compromise your beliefs, remain strong and steadfast in the face of adversity, and never give up.




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