Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.
In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.
One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold.
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.
After a re-release of No Coke, Dr. Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'dr.records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.
More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, he released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban released the album titled Back To Basics.
Official website: http://www.dralban.net/
It's My Life 2014
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Set me free, what's that crap papa-know-it-all?
I got my own life, you got your own life
Live your own life and set me free
Mind your business and leave my business
You know everything papa-know-it-all
Very little knowledge is dangerous
Stop bugging me, stop bothering me
Stop fighting me, stop yelling me, it's my life
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life, do you understand?
I live the way I want to live
I make decisions day and night
Show me signs and good examples
Stop telling me how to run your business
Take a trip to east and west
You find that you don't know anything
Every's getting tired of you
Sometimes you have to look and listen
You can even learn from me
Little knowledge is dangerous, it's my life
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life, set me free
So you bed, so you lie
What you see is what you get
Listen to people and sort things out
Things I do I do them no more
Things I say I say them no more
Changes come once in life
Stop bugging me, stop bothering me
Stop bugging me, stop fussing me
Stop fighting me, stop yelling me
Stop telling me, stop seeing me, it's my life
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
It's my life (it's my life)
It's my life (it's my life)
It's my life (oh, oh, oh)
It's my life
It's my life (stop bugging me, stop bothering me)
It's my life (stop fussing me, stop yelling at me)
It's my life (it's my life)
It's my life (it's my life)
It's my life (stop bugging me, stop bothering me)
It's my life (stop fussing me, stop yelling at me)
It's my life (it's my life)
It's my life
The lyrics to Dr. Alban's "It's My Life" are a powerful statement about individuality and freedom. The song's verses speak to the frustration of someone who is tired of being told what to do by those around them. The chorus is empowering, with the singer taking ownership of their life and declaring their right to make their own choices. The lyrics suggest that the singer has grown tired of the meddling of others, particularly the "papa-know-it-all" who thinks they have all the answers.
The song is a powerful anthem for individuality and free will. It encourages listeners to take ownership of their lives, to think for themselves and to make their own decisions. The lyrics suggest that knowledge is power and that it is dangerous to assume that we know everything. Instead, we should be open to learning from others and be willing to listen to their perspectives.
Overall, "It's My Life" by Dr. Alban is a powerful statement about individuality, freedom, and the importance of taking ownership of one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my life, take it or leave it
This is my life, accept it or don't be a part of it.
Set me free, what's that crap papa-know-it-all?
Stop telling me what to do, you don't know everything.
I got my own life, you got your own life
You have your own life to live, let me live mine.
Live your own life and set me free
Don't try to control me, focus on living your own life.
Mind your business and leave my business
Don't interfere with my life, focus on your own.
You know everything papa-know-it-all
You act like you know everything but you really don't.
Very little knowledge is dangerous
Having limited knowledge can lead to harmful actions or decisions.
Stop bugging me, stop bothering me
Stop annoying me, stop being a nuisance.
Stop fighting me, stop yelling me, it's my life
Stop arguing with me and trying to control my life, it's mine to live.
It's my life (it's my life, my worries)
This is my life and these are my worries.
It's my life (it's my life, my problems)
These are my problems to face and deal with because it's my life.
It's my life, do you understand?
This is my life, do you comprehend that fact?
I live the way I want to live
I'm free to make my own choices in life.
I make decisions day and night
I'm constantly making choices for myself and my life.
Show me signs and good examples
Demonstrate positive behavior and actions for me to follow.
Stop telling me how to run your business
Stop trying to control me or tell me what to do with my life.
Take a trip to east and west
Travel and gain new experiences to broaden your perspective.
You find that you don't know anything
When you travel and see more of the world, you'll realize how little you know.
Every's getting tired of you
People are fed up with your behavior or attitude towards me.
Sometimes you have to look and listen
Occasionally you should take a step back and truly listen to others.
You can even learn from me
I have valuable lessons or knowledge to offer too.
Little knowledge is dangerous, it's my life
Having limited or incomplete knowledge can lead to harmful actions or decisions, but it's still my life.
So you bed, so you lie
You reap what you sow in life.
What you see is what you get
My true self and life are transparent, there are no hidden motives or secrets.
Listen to people and sort things out
Pay attention to others and handle conflicts appropriately.
Things I do I do them no more
I won't continue doing things that bring negativity or harm into my life.
Things I say I say them no more
I won't speak negatively or hurtfully to others anymore.
Changes come once in life
Life is full of transitions and transformations.
Stop telling me, stop seeing me, it's my life
Stop giving me unsolicited advice or trying to control me, this is my life to live.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nadir Khayat, Travon Potts, Rachid Aziz, Alban Nwapa, Volle Dag Krister
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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