A New Life
Jekyll & Hyde [Original Studio Cast] Lyrics
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To have a new life
One thing I have learned as I go through life:
Nothing is for free along the way.
A new start, that's the thing I need
To give me new heart,
Have a chance in life to find a new part,
A new hope,
Something to convince me
To renew hope,
A new day, bright enough to help me
Find my way.
A new chance, one that maybe has
A touch of romance.
Where can it be
a chance for me?
A new dream, I have one I know
That very few dream,
I would like to see that overdue dream
Even though it never may come true.
A new love, though I know
There's no such thing as true love;
Even so although I never knew love,
Still I feel that one dream is my due.
A new world, this one thing I want
To ask of you world
Once before it's time to say adieu, world
One sweet chance to prove the cynics wrong.
A new life more and more I'm sure
As I go through life,
Just to play the game
And to pursue life,
Just to share it's pleasures and belong.
That's what I've been here for all along.
Each day's a brand new life.
The song "A New Life" from Jekyll & Hyde [Original Studio Cast] is a powerful ballad about the main character's desire to start anew and have a chance at happiness. The song begins with the singer expressing their longing for a fresh start, wishing for a new life without any of the struggles and pain from their past experiences. They have come to realize that nothing in life comes for free, and they are willing to work for a chance to truly live.
The singer is in search of a new beginning that will give them the hope and motivation they need to keep moving forward. They want a new role in life, something simple that they can excel in and find fulfillment. They long for a touch of romance and dream of finding true love, despite understanding that it does not exist. They desire a new world, a chance to prove the cynics wrong and to belong.
Overall, "A New Life" is a plea for a fresh start, for the chance to pursue happiness and share life's pleasures. The song portrays a deep understanding of the challenges and trials of life while expressing hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
A new life, what I wouldn't give
I desire a new life so strongly that I would do anything for it.
To have a new life
I wish to leave my current life behind and start anew.
One thing I have learned as I go through life:
Through my experiences, I have gained knowledge that I can apply in the future.
Nothing is for free along the way.
I understand that achieving my dreams will take hard work and sacrifices.
A new start, that's the thing I need
I require a fresh beginning to improve my life.
To give me new heart,
A new start will renew my spirit and give me hope.
Have a chance in life to find a new part,
I want the opportunity to discover my true purpose in life.
Just a simple role that I can play.
I am content with a humble position, as long as it satisfies me personally.
A new hope,
I yearn for a fresh outlook on life.
Something to convince me
I need something to persuade me to keep going.
To renew hope,
I require a push to restore my faith in the future.
A new day, bright enough to help me
I need a promising day that will inspire me.
Find my way.
I want to discover the path that is right for me.
A new chance, one that maybe has
I desire a second chance that provides
A touch of romance.
the excitement and unpredictability of romance.
Where can it be
I wonder where such a chance might present itself.
a chance for me?
I am searching for an opportunity that is tailored to my needs.
A new dream, I have one I know
I possess a dream that I am certain of.
That very few dream,
My dream is unique and original.
I would like to see that overdue dream
I hope to finally see my long-awaited dream come true.
Even though it never may come true.
Despite the possibility that my dream may never come to fruition, I still cling onto hope.
A new love, though I know
I am aware that
There's no such thing as true love;
true love may not exist.
Even so although I never knew love,
Despite never experiencing it before,
Still I feel that one dream is my due.
I feel that I deserve to experience love at least once in my life.
A new world, this one thing I want
I desire one thing above all else:
To ask of you world
I request from the world a way to fulfill my dreams.
Once before it's time to say adieu, world
Before I move on from this world, I hope to have this one wish granted.
One sweet chance to prove the cynics wrong.
I desire one opportunity to prove those who doubt me wrong.
A new life more and more I'm sure
I am increasingly certain that a new life is what I need.
As I go through life,
As I gain more life experience,
Just to play the game
I simply want to participate in life
And to pursue life,
To chase after and achieve my aspirations,
Just to share its pleasures and belong.
So that I can enjoy the rewards and find my place in the world.
That's what I've been here for all along.
That's been the meaning of my entire existence.
Each day's a brand new life.
Every day presents an opportunity to live a new and different life experience.
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@georgieag
Here are the lyrics:
LUCY:
A New Life -
What I wouldn't give
To have a new life!
One thing I have learned
As I go through life:
Nothing is for free
Along the way!
A new start -
That's the thing I need,
To give me new heart -
Half a chance in life
To find a new part,
Just a simple role
That I can play.
A new hope -
Something to convince me
To renew hope!
A new day,
Bright enough
To help me find my way!
A new chance -
One that maybe has
A touch of romance.
Where can it be,
The chance for me?
A new dream -
I have one I know
That very few dream!
I would like to see
That overdue dream -
Even though
It never may come true!
A new love -
Though I know there's no
Such thing as true love -
Even so,
Although I never knew love,
Still I feel that
One dream is my due!
A new world -
This one thing I want
To ask of you, world -
Once! - Before it's time
To say adieu, world!
One sweet chance to
Prove the cynics wrong!
A new life -
More and more, I'm sure,
As I go through life,
Just to play the game -,
And to pursue life -
Just to share its pleasures,
And belong! -
That's what I've been here for,
All along!
Each day's
A brand new life!
@chinitanz
A new life, what I wouldn't give
To have a new life
One thing I have learned as I go through life
Nothing is for free along the way
A new start, that's the thing I need
To give me new heart
Half a chance in life to find a new part
Just a simple role that I can play
A new hope, something to convince me
To renew hope
A new day, bright enough to help me
Find my way
A new chance, one that maybe has
A touch of romance
Where can it be
The chance for me?
A new dream, I have one I know
That very few dream
I would like to see that overdue dream
Even though it never may come true
A new love though I know
There's no such thing as true love
Even so although I never knew love
Still I feel that one dream is my due
A new world, this one thing I want
To ask of you world
Once before it's time to say adieu, world
One sweet chance to prove the cynics wrong
A new life more and more I'm sure
As I go through life, just to play the game
And to pursue life, just to share it's pleasures and belong
That's what I've been here for all along
Each day's a brand new life
@Singyourstyle
A new life, what I wouldn't give
To have a new life
One thing I have learned as I go through life
Nothing is for free along the way
A new start, that's the thing I need
To give me new heart
Half a chance in life to find a new part
Just a simple role that I can play
A new hope, something to convince me
To renew hope
A new day, bright enough to help me
Find my way
A new chance, one that maybe has
A touch of romance
Where can it be
The chance for me?
A new dream, I have one I know
That very few dream
I would like to see that overdue dream
Even though it never may come true
A new love though I know
There's no such thing as true love
Even so although I never knew love
Still I feel that one dream is my due
A new world, this one thing I want
To ask of you world
Once before it's time to say adieu, world
One sweet chance to prove the cynics wrong
A new life more and more I'm sure
As I go through life, just to play the game
And to pursue life, just to share it's pleasures and belong
That's what I've been here for all along
Each day's a brand new life
@LittleLotteWanders
I haven't listened to this in years and now I'm ugly crying. We performed this my senior year of high school in 2010 and I had the privilege of playing Lucy. So many wonderful memories that keep me going to this day.
@nd6316
frank wildhorn get bad rep from critics because his cheesy lines in musicals but, let’s be honest they are good songs. he’s a genius
@wincubs1
100 percent agree! Definitely a genius and highly underrated!!!
@BlindGrrl
This song is amazing! I'm playing Lucy in a production of Jekyll and Hyde at our school, and I'm way excited! This is by far one of Lucy's best songs.
@Colleggirl
This song hits home. I've been hurt so many times to the point where I fight with insecurity when it comes to my relationship with my fiance. I just wish I could break free. Start my new life without the past haunting me.
@AtomizedSound
I hope you’ve found your freedom from your past and have begun a better life for yourself.
@Colleggirl
@@AtomizedSound - Thankfully I did. Married since December 2018. Now living a much better life together.
@patrickblake123
Hugs
@georgieag
Here are the lyrics:
LUCY:
A New Life -
What I wouldn't give
To have a new life!
One thing I have learned
As I go through life:
Nothing is for free
Along the way!
A new start -
That's the thing I need,
To give me new heart -
Half a chance in life
To find a new part,
Just a simple role
That I can play.
A new hope -
Something to convince me
To renew hope!
A new day,
Bright enough
To help me find my way!
A new chance -
One that maybe has
A touch of romance.
Where can it be,
The chance for me?
A new dream -
I have one I know
That very few dream!
I would like to see
That overdue dream -
Even though
It never may come true!
A new love -
Though I know there's no
Such thing as true love -
Even so,
Although I never knew love,
Still I feel that
One dream is my due!
A new world -
This one thing I want
To ask of you, world -
Once! - Before it's time
To say adieu, world!
One sweet chance to
Prove the cynics wrong!
A new life -
More and more, I'm sure,
As I go through life,
Just to play the game -,
And to pursue life -
Just to share its pleasures,
And belong! -
That's what I've been here for,
All along!
Each day's
A brand new life!
@SpicyForg
And then she's •:*.°murdered°.*:•