That's Life
Georgie Fame; Van Morrison Lyrics

That's life, that's what people say.
Life can be tough, but people just accept it as the way it is.

You're riding high in April,
You might be doing really well right now,

Shot down in May.
But things can change quickly and make you feel defeated.

But I know I'm gonna change their tune,
I'm confident that I'll prove them wrong and come out on top.

When I'm right back on top in June.
I'll bounce back and succeed, just wait and see.

That's life, funny as it seems.
Life can be ironic and unpredictable.

Some people get their kicks,
Some people enjoy hurting others or crushing dreams for their own pleasure.

Steppin' on dreams
They trample on the ambitions and hopes of others without a second thought.

But I just can't let it get me down,
But I won't let their actions bring me down or discourage me.

'Cause this big old world keeps spinnin' around.
Life goes on and the world doesn't stop turning just because of some setbacks.

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
I've had many different experiences in life, some good and some bad.

A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been in different roles, from creative to oppressed to powerful.

I've been up and down and over and out
I've had my fair share of highs and lows, and even times when I felt completely defeated.

But I know one thing:
Despite all of this, there is one thing I'm certain of.

Each time I find myself flat on my face,
Whenever I face failure or setback,

I pick myself up and get back in the race.
I dust myself off and keep going, determined to keep trying.

That's life, I can't deny it,
This is just the reality of life that I can't ignore.

I thought of quitting,
There were times when I considered giving up.

But my heart just won't buy it.
But deep down I know I can't give up, it's not in my nature.

'Cause if I didn't think it was worth a try,
Because if I really didn't believe it was worth trying again,

I'd have to roll myself up in a big ball and die.
I would have to completely give up and stop living.