I Got Life
Hair Original Cast Lyrics
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I got laughs, sister
I got freedom, brother
I got crazy ways, daughter
I got headaches and toothaches
And bad times too like you
I got my head
I got my brains
I got my ears
I got my eyes
I got my nose
I got my mouth
I got my teeth
I got my tongue
I got my chin
I got my neck
I got my tits
I got my heart
I got my soul
I got my back
I got my ass
I got my arms
I got my hands
I got my fingers
Got my legs
I got my feet
I got my toes
I got my liver
Got my blood
I got life, mother
I got laughs, sister
I got freedom, brother
I got good times, good times, man
I got crazy ways, daughter
I got million-dollar charm, cousin
I got headaches and toothaches
And bad times too like you
I got my hair
I got my hands
I got my brains
I got my ears
I got my eyes
I got my nose
My mouth
Well, I got my teeth
I got my tongue
I got my chin
I got my neck
I got my tits
I got my heart
I got my soul
My back
I got my ass
I got my arms
I got my hands
I got my fingers
Got my legs
I got my feet
I got my toes
I got my liver
Got my blood
I got my guts
(I got my guts)
I got my muscles
(I got my muscles)
I got life
(Life)
Life
(Life)
Life
(Life)
Life
(Life)
Life
(Life)
Life
The song "I Got Life" from the musical Hair is a joyful celebration of life in all its aspects. The song begins with the singer declaring that they have life, laughs, and freedom. They go on to enumerate all the body parts and physical sensations they have, cherishing each of them as a gift. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they also have bad times like anyone else but in the end, they still have good times and a million-dollar charm that shines through. The refrain then repeats the joyful declaration that they have life, mother, laughs, sister, and freedom, brother.
The song can be interpreted as a rejection of societal norms that deem certain bodies or conditions as less than ideal. The song's message is that everyone has something to cherish and that those things should be celebrated rather than being ashamed of them. It acknowledges the challenges and pain that life can bring but chooses to focus on what is positive and empowering.
Line by Line Meaning
I got life, mother
I am alive and have everything that life entails; life is my mother
I got laughs, sister
I have joy and amusement in my life; laughter is my sister
I got freedom, brother
I have the ability to make my own choices and live freely; freedom is my brother
I got crazy ways, daughter
I have unique and unconventional practices and qualities; craziness is my daughter
I got headaches and toothaches
I experience physical discomfort and pain like everyone else
And bad times too like you
I also go through difficult times similar to those around me
I got my hair
I have hair on my head
I got my head
I have a head which includes my brain
I got my brains
I have intellectual capacity and knowledge
I got my ears
I have organs that enable me to hear
I got my eyes
I have organs that enable me to see
I got my nose
I have an organ for smelling and breathing
I got my mouth
I have an opening for eating and speaking
I got my teeth
I have the ability to chew food thanks to my teeth
I got my tongue
I have an organ that assists in speaking and tasting
I got my chin
I have a protruding part of my face
I got my neck
I have a part of my body that connects my head and torso
I got my tits
I have breasts (if I am a woman)
I got my heart
I have a vital organ that pumps blood throughout my body
I got my soul
I have a spiritual component of my being
I got my back
I have the rear surface of my torso
I got my ass
I have buttocks
I got my arms
I have upper limbs that extend from my shoulders
I got my hands
I have the ends of my arms used for grabbing and manipulating objects
I got my fingers
I have multiple digits on each hand that can bend and grasp
Got my legs
I have lower limbs that allow me to stand and walk
I got my feet
I have the ends of my legs used for standing and walking
I got my toes
I have the digits on the ends of my feet
I got my liver
I have an organ that filters blood and produces bile
Got my blood
I have blood coursing through my veins
I got my guts
I have internal organs inside my abdomen
(I got my guts)
I have the courage and determination to face difficult situations
I got my muscles
I have tissue that can contract and produce movement
(I got my muscles)
I have physical strength and power
I got life
I am alive and filled with all the experiences it has to offer
(Life)
Life is an essential and powerful force for everyone
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
StLennyBruce
This is so one of my favorite all time frickin' ever songs (and versions of it). Man, it's fantastic.
Ursula
The most underrated song in the musical theater world. And my go-to “don’t sweat the small stuff” song.
Prividjenje
AAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Kosu sam gledao 20-ak puta, odlepio sam na taj film. Gledaću ga i večeras, keve mi! Pesma? Šta reći. Bunt do kraja!
karenina56
Best musical ever.
Lisa Harmon
I remember when this came out.
HotVoodooWitch
Ah, the hippy-dippy days. I always thought the Beats were cooler.
Nady Look
J'adoreeeeeee....
John Delmos
I remember around there maybe even 1970 when sabbath came out 1st album...
Mackel Dune
You can tell they spent a lot of time thinking about the details of the lyrics of this song.
Shannon Delaney
I got😁😁😁😊🤦😜