Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
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Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life

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
This will help things turn out for the best
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the right 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

So, always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath

Life's a counterfeit and when you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's the joke, it's true
You see, it's all a show, keep them laughing as you go
Just remember the last laugh is on you

Always look on the bright side of life
And always look on the right side of life




Always look on the bright side of life
And always look on the right side of life

Overall Meaning

"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is a popular funeral song sung by actor Eric Idle in the 1979 film "Monty Python's Life of Brian." It is a song that encourages positivity in the face of adversity, encouraging listeners to always remain optimistic and hopeful.


The beginning of the song talks about the inevitability of struggles in life. It acknowledges that things can be difficult and frustrating, but encourages positivity regardless. The lyrics "when you're chewing on life's gristle, don't grumble, give a whistle, this will help things turn out for the best" invites listeners to take a pause from their problems, and find ways to laugh, smile and enjoy life.


Line by Line Meaning

Always look on the bright side of life
Optimism is crucial in life


Some things in life are bad, they can really make you mad
Life can sometimes be difficult and frustrating


Other things just make you swear and curse
Other times, life can make you angry and upset


When you're chewing on life's gristle, don't grumble give a whistle
Rather than complaining about your problems, find a reason to be hopeful and optimistic


This will help things turn out for the best
Positivity can help improve any situation


If life seems jolly rotten, there's something you've forgotten
Even in the worst of times, there is something to be happy and grateful for


And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
Humor, joy and music can be powerful tools to deal with life's hardships


When you're feeling in the dumps, don't be silly, chumps
When life gets you down, don't give up or act foolishly


Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing
Instead, try to stay positive and hopeful by whistling a happy tune


So, always look on the bright side of death
Even in the face of death, try to find hope and positivity


Just before you draw your terminal breath
Until your last moment, keep looking towards the good in life


Life's a counterfeit and when you look at it
Life can be deceiving and difficult to understand


Life's a laugh and death's the joke, it's true
But ultimately, life is meant to be enjoyed, while death is the final destination for all


You see, it's all a show, keep them laughing as you go
Life is like a performance, so make the most of it and make others happy along the way


Just remember the last laugh is on you
But in the end, you are the one in control of your own happiness


And always look on the right side of life
Finally, remember to always stay positive and hopeful throughout your life's journey.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric Idle

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[Intro]
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...

[Chorus]
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle)
Always look on the light side of life
(Whistle)

[Verse 1]
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...

[Chorus]
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle) (Come on!)
Always look on the right side of life
(Whistle)

[Verse 2]
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 your last chance anyhow

[Chorus]
So always look on the bright side of death
(Whistle)
A-Just before you draw your terminal breath
(Whistle)

[Verse 3]
Life's a piece of shit (Oooh)
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's the joke, it's true (Oooh)
You'll see it's all a show (Oooh)
Keep 'em laughin' as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you (Oooh)
And...

[Chorus]
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle)
Always look on the right side of life
(Whistle) (C'mon Brian, cheer up!)

[Outro]
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle)
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle)
(Worse things happen at sea, you know?)
Always look on the bright side of life
(Whistle) (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
(Whistle)
(Nothing will come from nothing
You know what they say?)
Always look on the bright side of life
(Cheer up, ya old bugger
C'mon, give us a grin!
There y'are, see?) (Whistle)
(It's the end of the film)
(Incidentally, this record is available in the foyer)
Always look on the bright side of life
(Some of us got to live as well, you know?) (Whistle)
(All right, that's the lot, let's get this place knocked down
The whole show's dismantled in three weeks
Who do you think pays for all this rubbish?)
Always look on the bright side of life
(They'll never make their money back, you know
I told 'im, I said to 'im, "Bernie," I said, "they'll never make their money back.") (Whistle)
Always look on the bright side of life



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@speciald3

Imagine calling a suicide hotline and they put you on the waiting list with this song on the phone.

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I would be cured immediately

@clementiuspoplicola5825

@@alexrieger9510 same ere

@thebuckmasters2233

yeah hi i don't need counseling anymore :)

@Bozito6

Omg you’re a genius

@GoldherzClevermax3

that would be great :D

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@istealwaifus8526

A minute of silence for those who can't whistle.

@iamnumfive

Thank you, I am one of those who can't whistle.

@philiphockenbury6563

@@iamnumfive Even if you can't whistle, you can laugh and dance and sing. There is always something you can do to make yourself happy.

@iamnumfive

@@philiphockenbury6563 I can sing lalalalala....:D

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