03 The Way I Live My Life
Iris Lyrics


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Distant world are you the home I have?
My orbit has me thrown
To the boundaries of the mind

We're pulling in on every rope we're thrown
And crossing to the time
When direction leads the willing to the light
I lose every bit of my heart
But the words don't speak for the feelings under
Tune into the program over the seas of my heart
To the way I live my life

Sophisticated love surrounding us
And though it grows undear
Holds the silver in the end
It makes the most of the final years we have my friend

I lose every bit of my heart
But the words don't speak for the feelings under




Tune into the program over the seas of my heart
To the way I live my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iris's song "The Way I Live My Life" seem to speak of a sense of displacement and a search for a home, perhaps even one beyond this world. The opening lines, "Distant world are you the home I have?/My orbit has me thrown/To the boundaries of the mind," suggest a feeling of being lost and disconnected from earthly reality. The repetition of "I lose every bit of my heart/But the words don't speak for the feelings under" seems to hint at a yearning for something deeper and more meaningful that cannot be easily expressed in words.


Yet despite this sense of disconnection, there is also a spirit of determination and perseverance in the lyrics as well. The lines "We're pulling in on every rope we're thrown/And crossing to the time/When direction leads the willing to the light" suggest a willingness to take on whatever challenges come their way and to strive towards a brighter future. And even in the face of uncertainty and the passage of time, the lyrics hold out hope for "the final years we have" and the possibility of finding love and beauty in unexpected places.


Overall, "The Way I Live My Life" is a complex and introspective song that seems to speak to a deep desire for meaning and connection in a world that can often feel alien and unforgiving.


Line by Line Meaning

Distant world are you the home I have?
Is there a place out there where I truly belong?


My orbit has me thrown
I feel lost and out of control


To the boundaries of the mind
My thoughts and feelings are scattered


We're pulling in on every rope we're thrown
We're trying our best to succeed in every situation


And crossing to the time
We're moving forward towards the future


When direction leads the willing to the light
If we're open to new opportunities, we can find our way


I lose every bit of my heart
I put my all into everything I do


But the words don't speak for the feelings under
My actions speak louder than my words


Tune into the program over the seas of my heart
Listen to my innermost thoughts and feelings


To the way I live my life
Understand how I choose to live and navigate the world


Sophisticated love surrounding us
We're surrounded by complex emotions and relationships


And though it grows undear
Even though it's not always easy


Holds the silver in the end
It's all worth it in the long run


It makes the most of the final years we have my friend
We should appreciate and cherish the time we have left




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