Charmed Life
Mick Jagger Lyrics


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Yeah!

I'm livin' a charmed life
Whoo!
Yeah! I'm livin' a charmed life

When I walk out of my front door
I'm livin' a charmed life
Put my foot down in the fast lane... huh
And I'm livin' a charmed life

I move to the left
I move to the right
Watch out for the husband
Stay close to the wife

Yeah!
I'm livin' a charmed life (Charmed life)
Whoo! Yeah!
On edge of a nerve

When I step out on the dance floor
Charmed life (Charmed life)
I move to the left
I move to the right

Ahhhh
When I'm walkin' on the North edge
I'm livin' a charmed life
Yeah

Hangin' by a left-up tiny thread
Be a sacrifice

Look out...
Yeah!
I'm livin' a charmed life (Charmed life)
Whoo! Yeah!
I'm livin' a charmed life (Charmed life)
Whoo!

Mmmm... I like to keep my head way down in this town
Someday I like to stand up
I hope my body'll prowl-l-l
Come on. Charmed life. (Charmed life)
Go on, come on!
I'm livin' a charmed life. (Charmed life)
Yeah... yeah! Livin' a charmed life. (Charmed life)
Whooo! Yeah! Livin' a charmed life. (Charmed life)

Whoo! Yeah! Livin' a charmed life.
Whoo! Yeah! Livin' a charmed life.





[Echoed 9x...] Let's go...

Overall Meaning

The song "Charmed Life" by Mick Jagger is a celebration of the good things in life. The song opens with an energetic "Yeah!" and "Whoo!" that set the tone for the upbeat mood that follows. Jagger talks about living a charmed life, where he is free to do what he wants, and everything seems to go his way. He mentions stepping out of his front door and getting into the fast lane, where he belongs. He moves to the left and right, watching out for the husband and staying close to the wife, indicating his carefree attitude towards life.


The chorus of the song conveys a sense of living life on the edge, as Jagger says he is "hanging by a left-up tiny thread" and urges the listener to "look out." He feels that he is on the edge of a nerve, living on the brink of danger, but still he revels in it. The song suggests that life can be a gamble, but for the lucky few, it can be a charmed life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah!
Exclamation of excitement


I'm livin' a charmed life
I am extremely lucky and everything in my life seems to go well.


Whoo!
Exclamation of excitement


When I walk out of my front door
When I step out of my house


Put my foot down in the fast lane... huh
I rush out into the hustle-bustle of the city


And I'm livin' a charmed life
I'm still leading a fortunate life despite the chaos around me


I move to the left
I move my body towards left


I move to the right
I move my body towards right


Watch out for the husband
Beware of angry and possessive lovers or husbands of women around you


Stay close to the wife
Stay friendly with women around you and avoid getting into trouble with their respective partners


On edge of a nerve
I am very anxious and nervous, even though everything's going well


When I step out on the dance floor
When I step onto the dance floor


Charmed life (Charmed life)
Referring to the fortunate life that I lead


Ahhhh
Exclamation of excitement


When I'm walkin' on the North edge
When I'm walking on the northern boundary


Hangin' by a left-up tiny thread
Just a small margin of luck is keeping me alive, as if hanging by a thread


Be a sacrifice
I might have to make a big sacrifice to continue leading the charmed life


Look out...
Beware of any hazards lying ahead


Mmmm...
Exclamation of contemplation


I like to keep my head way down in this town
I prefer to keep a low profile and avoid being noticed in this town


Someday I like to stand up
I'd like to make a strong stand someday


I hope my body'll prowl-l-l
I hope I'll have the energy and vitality to do so


Come on. Charmed life. (Charmed life)
Encouraging myself to continue living the lucky life


Go on, come on!
Encouragement to self and reminiscent of the fortune I have had so far


Whooo! Yeah! Livin' a charmed life. (Charmed life)
Exclamation of excitement and acknowledgment that I am indeed living a charmed life


Whoo! Yeah! Livin' a charmed life.
Exclamation of excitement and albeit repetitive, confirmation that I am living a fortunate life


[Echoed 9x...] Let's go...
Repetition of phrase and increasing excitement




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@cindyinnew

He certainly is living a charmed life...what a life he has led. If only he would write his memoir. But he will never tell....he is really the ultimate rock star.

@MRBROWSER2012

There is not many people who deserve a larger Ego than Sir Michael Jagger. One of the reasons for his success is that he never let his ego interfere with his self actuating personality that is the core of his talent.

@fairygodmomma2313

So much energy!! Charming man. 🎶

@fairygodmomma2313

@2:00 Karis!!! Wonderful!!

@michiganrocker3979

Mick Jagger always positive energy and we live the charmed life ♡♡♡

@AndreJurado

Too many to envy his charmed life! The guy is a living legend and still kicks ass! Sir Mick Jagger, like an old ACDC song, I salute you!

@thelionheart7178

SIR MICK JAGGER FOREVER! LONG LIVE SIR MICK JAGGER!

@modelprisoner

Hey,he'sMick, there's no messin with himl I've been a fan of M and the lads since 1964. They continue to bring me joy and fun and reflection. I'm 65 and thanks, in great part to Mick,love and joy and sex and dreams are still survivin on the street, RAY, in MANHATTAN!

@graceezzz

0:41 omggggggg i just love his smile so so so so much!!!!! That full, Mick smile, that hasnt changed even from the 60s ahhhhhhh its just sooo cute!!!!!! i loveeee youuuu MICK!

@terasasanders8155

Mick Is The Greatest Frontman ! 2019 and after Heart Surgery The Stones are still touring. THEY LIVE THE CHARMED LIFE God Bless Each Rolling Stones.....

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