This Is the Life
Dangerous Minds Music from the Motion Picture featuring Wendy & Lisa Lyrics
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Everyone has to be somewhere
I am here
Testing a dream
The pressure of dreams is the killer
Of dreams
And it only gets harder
This is the life
This is my life
Time is the monster
All of us fight the same monster
To win
I scream when I breathe
Fearing that worry will trigger
All my fears
And it only gets harder
(How did I get so serious?)
This is the life
This is the life
This is the life
This is my life
Everyone has to do something
I am here
Doing what I do best
But this is the life
This is the life
This is the life
The lyrics to Wendy & Lisa's song "This Is The Life" from the movie Dangerous Minds are introspective and thought-provoking. The first few lines talk about being somewhere and testing a dream, but emphasizes the pressure that dreams can have on people. The line "the pressure of dreams is the killer of dreams" shows that sometimes the idea of achieving our dreams can hold us back and create problems. The next line "And it only gets harder" emphasizes that this struggle only intensifies as we pursue our dreams.
The song continues to talk about the struggle of time, which is something that everyone must face. The line "Time is the monster" emphasizes this idea of time being a daunting and scary thing. The lyrics also touch on the idea of fear, specifically that worrying too much can trigger even more fear. The final lines of the song bring it back to the idea that everyone has to do something and that the singer is doing what they do best. Despite the struggle of pursuing one's dreams and fighting against time, this is still their life.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about the challenges of pursuing our dreams and navigating life in general.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the life
I am living my life
Everyone has to be somewhere
We all have a place in life
I am here
I am present and making the most of my current situation
Testing a dream
I am pursuing my goals and aspirations
The pressure of dreams is the killer
The stress of striving for our dreams can be destructive to achieving them
Of dreams
Referring to the previous line about the negative impact of striving for our goals
And it only gets harder
The challenges of life continue to arise and become more difficult as we progress
Time is the monster
The passing of time can be a formidable obstacle to our goals
All of us fight the same monster
We all struggle with the pressure of time and its impact on our lives
To win
But we must overcome this obstacle to succeed
I scream when I breathe
I feel overwhelmed and anxious about my life
Fearing that worry will trigger
I am concerned that my anxiety will be worsened by my own fears
All my fears
All the things that worry and stress me out
(How did I get so serious?)
Reflecting on how things have become so difficult and challenging in my life
Everyone has to do something
We all have a purpose and responsibility
I am here
I am present and fulfilling my role in life
Doing what I do best
Utilizing my talents and abilities to perform at my highest potential
But this is the life
While things may be challenging, this is the reality of my current situation and I must face it
This is the life
I am living my life, with its ups and downs, and must make the most of it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kris Bell, Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin
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