It's My Life
Marny Kennedy Lyrics
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Im trying to decide how to live my life cause its always
been up to me
If i reach up too high will i fall from the sky and
then everyone will see
There are some things in life that you do with a smile
and then others get you down
Im just waiting for the sound
I dont need explanations
And i dont want complications
I just want my life to be free and right for me!
Yeah!
No textbooks, no rewrites
No one can tell me what to do
Ill be friends with who i want to
No one can tell me what to do
Cause its my life
If i could start everyday
With a fresh open page
I would never get depressed
When my parents complain
It just all sounds the same
I wish they'd just give it a rest
I dont need explanations
And i dont want complications
I just want my life to be free and right for me!
YEAH!
No textbooks
No rewrites
No one can tell me what to do
No heartbreaks, no goodbyes
No one can tell me what to do
Break free when i want to
No one can tell me what to do
Cause its my life
Sometimes it gets so hard
And your needing a shoulder to cry on
Ill be there, like you'll be there for me too
Its my life x4
Im alone in my room when it all gets too much
Thats were i can find some peace
And i wish for the day
I can scream out and say
This is who i wanna be!
I dont need explanations
And i dont want complications
I just want my life to be free and right
For me! YEAH!
No textbooks
No rewrites
No one can tell me what to do
Ill be friends with
Who i want to
No one can tell me, tell me!
No heartbreaks, no goodbyes
No one can tell me what to do
Ill break free when i want to
No one can tell me, tell me!
Cause its my life, cause its my life, its my life
Cause its my life, cause its my life
The lyrics in Marny Kennedy's "It's My Life" emphasize individuality and personal freedom. Kennedy expresses her desire to be in control of her life and make her own choices. Moreover, she recognizes that it comes with the challenge of dealing with both positive and negative outcomes of her decisions. She projects confidence in her ability to handle these consequences by stating that she does not need any explanations or complications from anyone.
Kennedy's song also explores the need for privacy and peace of mind. She believes that her location at home, where she is by herself, provides her with the ability to recharge and feel comfortable. It is also in this private space where Kennedy wishes to declare her true self without reservations. By the end of the song, the listener realizes that Kennedy is not denying herself the feeling of companionship and support from others. As she sings, "Sometimes it gets so hard, And you're needing a shoulder to cry on, I'll be there, like you'll be there for me too." Kennedy is not afraid to ask for help, but she still wants to maintain control over her freedom in her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Im trying to decide how to live my life cause its always been up to me
I am taking charge of my life and making decisions that will affect me
If i reach up too high will i fall from the sky and then everyone will see
I sometimes worry about what others will think if I make mistakes or fail
There are some things in life that you do with a smile and then others get you down
Some things in life bring joy, while others can bring sadness
Dont text to my phone gotta do this alone Im just waiting for the sound
I don't want others to distract me from doing what I need to do, but I do need encouragement from time to time
No textbooks, no rewrites No one can tell me what to do
I am not bound by what others expect or teach me. I make my own choices
Ill be friends with who i want to
I choose my own friends and don't let others dictate who I should associate with
If i could start everyday With a fresh open page I would never get depressed
I believe in starting each day anew and leaving behind past difficulties
When my parents complain It just all sounds the same I wish they'd just give it a rest
I sometimes feel frustrated with my parents telling me what to do and wish they would give me some space
Sometimes it gets so hard And your needing a shoulder to cry on
I acknowledge that life can be tough and it's okay to seek comfort and support from others
Im alone in my room when it all gets too much Thats were i can find some peace
I sometimes turn to solitude as a way to find calmness and clarity
And i wish for the day I can scream out and say This is who i wanna be!
I look forward to the day where I can fully express myself and be who I truly want to be
Cause its my life x7
I am the master of my life, and nobody else is responsible for its direction but me
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