It's My Life
Eric Burdon and the Animals Lyrics

It's a hard world to get a break in
The world can be challenging and competitive, making success difficult to achieve.

All the good things have been taken
Many opportunities have already been seized by others.

But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
However, there are still ways to turn things around and make a living.

Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable some day
Despite appearing poor now, I will wear expensive fur and attain wealth in the future.

Hear what I say
Listen to my words and understand my message.

I'm gonna ride the serpent
Metaphorically, I will face challenges head-on and overcome them.

No more time spent sweatin' rent
I will no longer struggle to pay rent or be held down by financial burdens.

Hear my command
Pay attention to my demands or instructions.

I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
I am breaking away from the norm and there is no stopping me.

Holdin' me down, stick around
Even if others try to hold me back, they will witness my success.

But baby (baby)
A term of endearment towards his significant other.

Remember (remember)
Do not forget my message or intentions.

It's my life and I'll do what I want
I have control over my own life and will make my own decisions.

It's my mind and I'll think what I want
I have the right to think for myself and will not be influenced by others.

Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
I am open to criticism and possible pain, but will not change my ways unless proven wrong.

But some day I'll treat you real fine
In the future, I will treat my significant other well and show my love for them.

There'll be women and their fortunes
There will be women who have wealth and success.

Who just want to mother orphans
Some women want to take care of those less fortunate than themselves.

Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye
Will you be upset when I drink alcohol?

Takin' all I can get, no regrets
I will take what I can and not have any regrets over my actions.

When I, openly lie
I may lie and not feel guilty about it.

And leave only money
In some cases, the only thing left after all is said and done is money.

Believe me honey, that money
Trust me when I say that money is important to me.

Can you believe, I ain't no saint
Do not expect me to be a perfect, admirable person.

No complaints
I have no complaints about my life or what I do.

So girl go out
Go and do what you want.

Hand it out
Give it your all and share your talents with others.

Don't push me
Do not pressure or force me to do something.

It's my life
Once again asserting his control over his own life.

And I can do what I want
He has the freedom to do whatever he chooses.

You can't tell me
No one else can dictate his actions or decisions.