1993 release from SPV Germany, a double live album in a double jewel case featuring 20 tracks recorded live at the Belly Up Tavern at Solana Beach in California, on May 10th, 1993. Includes many of Burdon's hits with War & the Animals, like 'Don't Bring Me Down', 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood', 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'When I Was Young', 'Sky Pilot', 'It's My Life', 'Spill The Wine' & 'House Of The Rising Sun', plus covers of The Doors' 'Roadhouse Blues', Willie Dixon's 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', Sam Cooke's 'Bring It On Home To Me'.
In 1994 the "Eric Burdon – Brian Auger Band" disbanded.
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Introduction
2. Don't Bring Me Down
3. Misunderstood Intro
4. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
5. Monterey
6. We Gotta Get Out of This Place
7. I Just Want to Make Love to You
8. Roadhouse Blues
9. When I Was Young
10. It's My Life
11. Spill the Wine
12. River Deep, Mountain High
13. Bring It on Home to Me
14. No More Elmore
15. Band Intro for Eric
16. Tobacco Road
17. Sky Pilot
18. Rising Sun Guitar Intro
19. House of the Rising Sun
20. Sixteen Tons [Studio 1992]
It's My Life
Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band Lyrics
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All the good things have been taken
But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable someday
Hear what I say
I'm gonna ride the serpent
No more time spent sweatin' rent
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
Holdin' me down, stick around
But baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
There'll be women and their fortunes
Who just want to mother orphans
Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye
Takin' all I can get, no regrets
When I, openly lie
And leave only money
Believe me honey, that money
Can you believe, I ain't no saint
No complaints
So girl go out
Hand it out
And baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) don't push me
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) it's my life
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) and I can do what I want
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) you can't tell me
(It's my life and I'll do what I want)
The lyrics to Eric Burdon's "It's My Life" represent a defiant declaration of individualism and self-expression in the face of societal norms. The song begins with a recognition of the difficulty of achieving success in the world, particularly for those who don't have the same opportunities as others. However, the singer insists that there are ways to make things pay and that they will wear sable someday, despite their current circumstances.
The chorus of "It's My Life" is the most memorable part of the song, as it repeats the lines "It's my life and I'll do what I want" and "It's my mind and I'll think what I want." These lines emphasize the theme of individual freedom and the idea that no one else has the right to control one's thoughts or actions. The singer acknowledges that they may make mistakes or hurt others along the way, but they will ultimately treat their loved ones well in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a hard world to get a break in
The world is tough and it's difficult to succeed
All the good things have been taken
The opportunities for great success are scarce
But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
There are still ways to make a living even in a tough world
Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable someday
I may be poor now, but I will be rich someday
Hear what I say
Listen to me carefully
I'm gonna ride the serpent
I will take risks and live on the edge
No more time spent sweatin' rent
I will no longer struggle to pay rent
Hear my command
Listen to me and do as I say
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
I am breaking free from constraints and nothing can stop me
Holdin' me down, stick around
Those who try to hold me back should stick around and see my success
But baby (baby)
O my dear (dear) one
Remember (remember)
Don't forget what I'm about to say
It's my life and I'll do what I want
I have the freedom and right to live my life the way I choose
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
I have the right to think and have my own opinions
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
I am willing to learn from my mistakes even if it hurts me
But some day I'll treat you real fine
I will treat you well someday
There'll be women and their fortunes
There will be women who are wealthy
Who just want to mother orphans
Some of those women only want to adopt orphans
Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye
Will you be upset if I choose to drink and have a good time?
Takin' all I can get, no regrets
I will take everything that's available to me without any regrets
When I, openly lie
I am not afraid to lie if it helps me achieve success
And leave only money
I may be ruthless and only leave money behind
Believe me honey, that money
Trust me, that money is worth it
Can you believe, I ain't no saint
It may be hard to believe, but I am not a saint
No complaints
I have nothing to complain about
So girl go out
Go ahead and live your own life
Hand it out
Give it everything you've got
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) don't push me
Don't try to control me
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) it's my life
I have the freedom to think and live as I choose
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) and I can do what I want
I can make my own choices and live with the consequences
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) you can't tell me
Nobody can force me to think differently
(It's my life and I'll do what I want)
I am in charge of my own life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl D'Errico, Roger Atkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raúl Gil
Fantastico!!!!!!!!Escuche por primera vez esta cancion, hace ya muchisimos años. La versión la grabo el Grupo catalan LONE STAR fue cuando busque la versión de Eric Bardon y posteriormente la Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band. Insuperables.
Raul G. Terranes
Alfredo Belaústegui
Gracias por visitar el canal. Un abrazo
Kepler 186f
Great version of Misunderstood.
Alfredo Belaústegui
Yes sir, a great version that I never get tired of listening to. Thanks for visiting the channel. Luck!!!
Thijs Wieringa
You forgot to add CD2..!
Alfredo Belaústegui
It's in the second part, I'm going to edit it and God wants YouTube to allow me to publish it. Thanks for visiting the channel. Congratulations!!!