Life's Too Short
J. Walker and The Pedestrians Lyrics
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Lately I'm feeling lousy all the time
I picked up my pants sat down tried to figure out why
I had it whittled down to a page or two
And the paper trail led me straight to you
I see life's too short to put up with the things you do
Call me now baby while you stickin' them pins in me
But I figure if I'm finally over you
Cause I see right through that little 'doo you do
When life's too short to be involved with a witch like you
Life's too short to get in a rut
Life's too short to get a bad haircut
Life's too short to be this long
Life's too short to admit that you're wrong
Life's too short to wear tight shoes
Life's too short to be blue
Life's too short to be involved with a girl like you
When I walk out I'll be free as a man can be
As funky as a monkey swinging high in the jungle tree
And if that lion asks for you or the monkey asks or the elephant too
I'll send you back home there caged up in your zoo
Life's too short for cheap guitars
Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars
Get your kicks from dead beat chicks
For chewing gum down at the end of the bar
Life's too short for steamship cruise
Life's too short to be blue
Life's too short to be involved with someone like you
Yeah, life's too short to brush and floss
Life's too short to sleep with the boss
Six way lights or disco bars
Or trying to pick up chicks in a compact car
Life's too short for a bad tattoo
Life's too short to be blue
Life's too short to be involved with a girl like you
Yeah, life's too short to be involved with someone like you
Yeah, life's too short to be involved with someone like you
The song "Life's Too Short" by J. Walker and The Pedestrians is a fun and upbeat tune with a message about not wasting time on things and people that don't matter. The lyrics talk about the feeling of being in a rut and realizing that sometimes, the reason for that is because of someone else who is not worth the time and energy. The singer talks about being in a relationship with a woman who is casting spells and playing mind games with him, but he realizes that he is better off without her. Life is too short to be involved with someone like her.
The verses of the song showcase different examples of things that are not worth spending time on. Bad haircuts, tight shoes, cheap cigars, and even bad tattoos are all mentioned. The singer even jokes about getting kicks from deadbeat chicks at the end of the bar. The chorus reinforces the theme of the song, that life is too short to be involved with things and people who are not worth it. The singer promises to walk away from the woman in his life and be free like a monkey swinging in a jungle tree.
Overall, "Life's Too Short" is a fun and catchy song with a relatable message about not wasting time on things and people who don't matter. The upbeat rhythm and lively lyrics make it a great tune to listen to when you want to feel empowered to walk away from something toxic and start fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I'm feeling lousy all the time
Recently, I have been feeling miserable all the time
I picked up my pants sat down tried to figure out why
I contemplated and tried to figure out the reason behind my misery
I had it whittled down to a page or two
I narrowed it down to a short list
And the paper trail led me straight to you
After investigation, I have found that you are the source of my misery
I see life's too short to put up with the things you do
I have come to realize that life is too precious to tolerate your actions
Spell you cast been messing with my sanity
The curse that you cast has been affecting my mental health
Call me now baby while you stickin' them pins in me
You continue to harm me while pretending to care for me
But I figure if I'm finally over you
I believe that once I'm over you
Cause I see right through that little 'doo you do
I can easily see through the deception you put forward
When life's too short to be involved with a witch like you
I am unwilling to waste my life by being with someone like you
Life's too short to get in a rut
One should live life to the fullest and avoid being stuck in a monotonous routine
Life's too short to get a bad haircut
Haircuts should be good and not detract from the shortness of life
Life's too short to be this long
Life should not feel stretched or unending
Life's too short to admit that you're wrong
You should quickly admit when you are wrong and not waste time and life in being stubborn
Life's too short to wear tight shoes
Uncomfortable clothing should be avoided to live life to the fullest
Life's too short to be blue
One should be happy and avoid being sad
Life's too short to be involved with a girl like you
Being with someone like you is not worth the shortness of life
When I walk out I'll be free as a man can be
When I leave, I'll be as liberated and free as possible
As funky as a monkey swinging high in the jungle tree
I'll leave with gusto, feeling free like a monkey swinging high in a jungle
And if that lion asks for you or the monkey asks or the elephant too
If wild animals inquire about you, I won't hesitate to send you back home
I'll send you back home there caged up in your zoo
You'll return to being caged in and trapped like an animal in a zoo
Life's too short for cheap guitars
One should invest in good quality rather than cheap, lifeless materials
Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars
One should avoid low-quality cigars that could affect your health
Get your kicks from deadbeat chicks
Engaging with low-life people won't positively impact or enhance one's life
For chewing gum down at the end of the bar
Associating with people who indulge in meaningless activities is a waste of life
Life's too short for steamship cruise
One should not use their limited time for cheap thrills like an uninspiring steamship cruise
Yeah, life's too short to brush and floss
Taking basic care of one's teeth should not consume too much time
Life's too short to sleep with the boss
Engaging in a romantic relationship with one's boss might backfire due to limited time
Six-way lights or disco bars
Spending time in unsavory or unstimulating places is not worth the time spent in life
Or trying to pick up chicks in a compact car
Trying to pick up companions in cramped spaces is not worth the shortness of life
Life's too short for a bad tattoo
One should not get low-quality tattoos which will stick around for a lifetime
Yeah, life's too short to be involved with someone like you
Being with someone like you is not worth the shortness of life
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not the"Life's too short" I know by the Lafayettes