A Lot of Livin' to Do
Jesse Pearson Ann-Margret Bobby Rydell Lyrics
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And I mean to kiss me a few!
Oh, those girls don't know what they're missin'
I've got a lot of livin' to do!
And there's wine all ready for tastin'
And there's Cadillacs all shiny and new!
Got to move, 'cause time is a wastin'
There's music to play, places to go, people to see!
Everything for you and me!
Life's a ball, if only you know it!
And it's all just waiting for you!
You're alive, so go on and show it!
There's such a lot of livin' to do!
Such a lot of livin' to do!
What a lot of livin' to do!
In "A Lot of Livin' To Do," the singer is excited about the endless possibilities life has to offer. The first stanza mentions his desire to kiss girls who are "ripe for some kissin'," indicating that he is young and inexperienced. He acknowledges that the girls do not understand what they are missing out on, but he does, and he aims to live his life to the fullest. In the second stanza, he mentions wine, Cadillacs, and the need to move quickly because time is running out. The singer understands that there are so many opportunities available to him, and he is not going to let them pass him by. The third stanza further supports his claim, as he lists music to be played, places to go, and people to see. He concludes the song by telling himself to go out and show the world he is alive, as there is a lot of livin' to do.
The message of the song is simple, but it rings true. Life is full of opportunities, and it is up to us to seize them. The singer understands this, and he is eager to live his life to the fullest. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy tune further reinforce the notion of living life joyously. It serves as a reminder to everyone that there is always something to be excited about, something to be motivated by, and something to strive for.
Line by Line Meaning
There are girls just ripe for some kissin'
There are attractive women around that I want to kiss.
And I mean to kiss me a few!
I plan on taking advantage of these opportunities and kissing some of these women.
Oh, those girls don't know what they're missin'
These women don't realize what they're missing by not being with me.
I've got a lot of livin' to do!
I'm young and full of energy, and I want to experience as much as I can in life.
And there's wine all ready for tastin'
There's good wine waiting for me to try.
And there's Cadillacs all shiny and new!
There are brand new, shiny Cadillacs that I can drive.
Got to move, 'cause time is a wastin'
I need to act quickly because time is short and I don't want to waste any opportunities.
There's such a lot of livin' to do!
There are so many experiences to have in life, and I want to have as many as I can.
There's music to play, places to go, people to see!
There's so much to explore in the world - music to create, places to visit, people to meet.
Everything for you and me!
All of these opportunities are available to everyone, and we should take advantage of them.
Life's a ball, if only you know it!
Life can be amazing if you approach it with the right attitude.
And it's all just waiting for you!
There are so many opportunities waiting for anyone who is willing to take them.
You're alive, so go on and show it!
You only have one life, so don't waste it - live it to the fullest!
Such a lot of livin' to do!
There are endless opportunities for experiences in life, and we should all take advantage of them.
What a lot of livin' to do!
Wow, there really is so much to experience in life!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: FRANK BJORN, JACK HARLEN
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