Vincent is a student at De La Salle College, Caringbah where he likes to play soccer. He hopes to study at the Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi (the Milan Conservatory), the leading musical institution in Italy where Giacomo Puccini also studied
My Way
Mark Vincent Lyrics
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And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And I saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course,
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
Oh no, oh no, not me, I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
The song "My Way" is a powerful and reflective piece that speaks to taking control of your life and living it on your own terms. As the song begins, the singer acknowledges that the end is near, and he faces the final curtain with a clear and calm demeanor. He states his case, expressing his satisfaction with the way he has lived his life, which has been full and rich with experiences, as he has traveled down many different roads. Despite the challenges, he has navigated each highway, demonstrating that he truly has lived his life his way.
The song also acknowledges the presence of regrets, but the singer insists that they are too few to mention. In doing so, he has taken responsibility for his life and done what he had to do to see things through. He has planned each step of his journey carefully and has faced every obstacle head-on. Even when he knew he was in over his head, he persevered, rising to the challenge and surpassing his own expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
And now, the end is near
The end of my life is coming soon.
And so I face the final curtain
I'm facing the end with courage and acceptance.
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'm speaking truthfully to you.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I'm confident in the decisions I've made.
I've lived a life that's full
I've lived a life with many experiences.
I traveled each and every highway
I've explored many paths in life.
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
I did it all in my own unique way.
Regrets, I've had a few
There are a few things I would've done differently.
But then again, too few to mention
Overall, I'm happy with the choices I've made.
I did what I had to do
I did what was necessary to achieve my goals.
And I saw it through without exemption
I followed through on my commitments.
I planned each charted course,
I carefully mapped out my journey.
Each careful step along the byway
I took each step thoughtfully and intentionally.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I know you're aware that I faced challenges.
When I bit off more than I could chew
I took on more than I could handle.
But through it all, when there was doubt
Despite setbacks, I remained steadfast.
I ate it up and spit it out
I dealt with it and moved on.
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I faced every obstacle and overcame it on my own terms.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had many emotions throughout my life.
I've had my fill, my share of losing
I've experienced my fair share of defeats.
And now, as tears subside,
Now that I have time to reflect,
I find it all so amusing
I find it funny how life has unfolded.
To think I did all that
It's amazing to think about all that I've accomplished.
And may I say, not in a shy way,
I'm saying it proudly and confidently.
Oh no, oh no, not me, I did it my way
I accomplished everything according to my own principles.
For what is a man, what has he got?
What is the point of life and what do we really gain?
If not himself, then he has naught
If we don't stay true to ourselves, we gain nothing.
To say the things he truly feels
To speak honestly and openly about our true feelings.
And not the words of one who kneels
We should not speak what others want us to say.
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!
I've faced hardships and challenges, but I have overcome them all in my own way.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.