Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Eric Idle and John Du Prez Lyrics


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Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say.
Some things in life are bad,
They can really make you mad.
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle,
Don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best
And

Always look on the bright side of life!

Always look on the bright side of life
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten!
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing,

When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps,
Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing!
And always look on the bright side of life

Come on!

Always look on the bright side of life

For life is quite absurd,
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow!
Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin,
Enjoy it, it's the last chance anyhow!

So always look on the bright side of death!
Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it.

Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true,
You'll see it's all a show,
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you!

And always look on the bright side of life

Always look on the bright side of life

Come on guys, cheer up

Always look on the bright side of life

Always look on the bright side of life

Worse things happen at sea you know

Always look on the bright side of life

I mean, what have you got to lose?
you know, you come from nothing
you're going back to nothing
what have you lost? Nothing!





Always look on the bright side of life

Overall Meaning

The song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" by Eric Idle and John Du Prez is a cheerful, upbeat tune that encourages listeners to stay positive even in the face of life's difficulties. The lyrics suggest that while some things in life can be frustrating or even maddening, it's important to maintain a sense of humor and a light-hearted perspective. This perspective can help us make the most of any situation and find joy in life's simple pleasures. In the song, the singer suggests that if we can just learn to whistle a happy tune, we might find that things turn out better than we had anticipated.


The song's chorus, "Always Look On The Bright Side of Life," is a catchy and uplifting phrase that has become iconic in popular culture. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the song's central message that we should always remember to stay positive, even when things get tough. The song's final verse takes a more reflective tone and encourages listeners to embrace life's absurdity and find humor in even its darkest moments. The song ends on a note of optimism, with the singer encouraging listeners to always look on the bright side of life, no matter what challenges they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say.
Brian should not be upset because there is always something to look forward to.


Some things in life are bad,
There are certain unpleasant experiences in life that everyone goes through.


They can really make you mad.
These experiences might make one feel upset or irritated.


Other things just make you swear and curse.
Similarly, there are other things that might make someone swear or express their anger in some other manner.


When you're chewing on life's gristle,
When faced with difficulties in life,


Don't grumble, give a whistle!
One should not complain but instead look at things in a more positive light.


And this'll help things turn out for the best
This positive outlook can help improve the situation.


And always look on the bright side of life!
One should always focus on the positive aspects of life.


If life seems jolly rotten,
If life seems terrible,


There's something you've forgotten!
One might have forgotten to enjoy the simple things in life.


And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing,
It's important to find joy and happiness in life.


When you're feeling in the dumps,
When feeling sad or down,


Don't be silly chumps,
One shouldn't overreact or be foolish.


Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing!
Instead, one should try to stay positive and optimistic.


And always look on the bright side of life
Again, one should always look at things positively.


For life is quite absurd,
Life can be strange and surreal.


And death's the final word.
Death is the end of everything.


You must always face the curtain with a bow!
One should face death gracefully.


Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin,
One should forget their mistakes and instead focus on leaving behind a good memory for others.


Enjoy it, it's the last chance anyhow!
One should enjoy life as much as possible, because it's going to end eventually.


So always look on the bright side of death!
One should try to face death positively.


Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Just before dying.


Life's a piece of shit,
Life can be messy or challenging.


When you look at it.
When one analyzes or considers it.


Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true,
Life is bizarre and death can be quite amusing.


You'll see it's all a show,
Life and death can be thought of as a play, with humans as the actors.


Keep 'em laughing as you go.
One should spread joy and happiness to others, even in difficult times.


Just remember that the last laugh is on you!
Despite everything, don't forget that one should always have a sense of humor and not take things too seriously.


Come on guys, cheer up
One should always try to lift up the spirits of others.


Worse things happen at sea you know
Other people have gone through worse experiences in their life journeys.


I mean, what have you got to lose?
One shouldn't be afraid to take risks, because losing isn't the end of the world.


You know, you come from nothing
Humans are born without anything and have to work hard to achieve things in life.


you're going back to nothing
Just like how one was born with nothing, they will die with nothing.


what have you lost? Nothing!
Overall, one doesn't lose anything by trying to focus on the positive aspects of life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric Idle

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