Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
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Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say.
Some things in life are bad,
They can really make you mad.
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle,
Don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best
And

Always look on the bright side of life!

Always look on the bright side of life
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten!
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing,

When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps,
Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing!
And always look on the bright side of life

Come on!

Always look on the bright side of life

For life is quite absurd,
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow!
Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin,
Enjoy it, it's the last chance anyhow!

So always look on the bright side of death!
Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it.

Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true,
You'll see it's all a show,
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you!

And always look on the bright side of life

Always look on the bright side of life

Come on guys, cheer up

Always look on the bright side of life

Always look on the bright side of life

Worse things happen at sea you know

Always look on the bright side of life

I mean, what have you got to lose?
you know, you come from nothing
you're going back to nothing
what have you lost? Nothing!





Always look on the bright side of life

Overall Meaning

The song "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" is a satirical and humorous take on the meaninglessness and absurdity of life itself. The lyrics advise the listener to not let life's difficulties get them down and instead to look on the bright side of things. The chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping a positive attitude and finding humor in life's challenges.


The song's upbeat tone and catchy melody are in contrast to the darker themes of death and the futility of life. The lyrics are full of tongue-in-cheek humor and wordplay, with lines like "life's a piece of shit, when you look at it" and "worse things happen at sea, you know." The song's message is ultimately one of resilience and acceptance, advocating for finding joy and humor even in life's most difficult moments.


Line by Line Meaning

Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say.
Things might seem tough, but don't worry! As the saying goes, 'always look on the bright side of life.'


Some things in life are bad,
Life can be tough and unpleasant at times.


They can really make you mad.
These unpleasant experiences can make you feel angry and frustrated.


Other things just make you swear and curse.
Sometimes, the frustrations of life can make you express yourself in ways that you wouldn't otherwise.


When you're chewing on life's gristle,
When you're going through a tough time in life,


Don't grumble, give a whistle!
Don't complain or get bogged down in negative thoughts. Instead, try to find a way to be positive and optimistic about the future.


And this'll help things turn out for the best
By keeping a positive attitude, you increase the chances that things will eventually work out in your favor.


And always look on the bright side of life!
Remember to always be optimistic and look for the positive aspects of life.


If life seems jolly rotten,
If life seems like a complete mess or disaster,


There's something you've forgotten!
There's always something that you can do to improve your situation or outlook.


And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing,
One simple way to improve your outlook? Laugh, smile, dance, sing – embrace the joyful aspects of life.


When you're feeling in the dumps,
When you're feeling down or depressed,


Don't be silly chumps,
Don't give up or wallow in negativity.


Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing!
Instead, try to find a way to be positive – even if you have to force yourself – to lift your spirits up.


And always look on the bright side of life
Always try to find the positive in every situation, no matter how tough it may seem.


Come on!
Keep up that positive attitude! You can do it.


For life is quite absurd,
Let's face it – life can be pretty nonsensical sometimes.


And death's the final word.
In the end, the one certainty we all face is death.


You must always face the curtain with a bow!
Despite the nonsense of life, you should always try to face things gracefully and with a sense of humor.


Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin,
Don't sweat the small stuff in life – try to enjoy the moment and find reasons to smile.


Enjoy it, it's the last chance anyhow!
Life is short and fleeting – you might as well enjoy it while you can.


So always look on the bright side of death!
Even death can have its positive aspects, if you look for them.


Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Even in death, you might still find something to be positive about – if you look hard enough.


Life's a piece of shit,
While life can certainly be difficult, unpleasant or unfair at times, it's important to keep things in perspective.


When you look at it.
Take a step back and look at the bigger picture – often, this can help you find the positive aspects of life.


Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true,
At the end of the day, life and death are both things to be taken lightly and approached with a sense of humor.


You'll see it's all a show,
Life is like a play or other form of entertainment – full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and ultimately, a conclusion.


Keep 'em laughing as you go.
As you navigate through life, try to keep those around you smiling and happy – it'll make the journey all the more enjoyable.


Just remember that the last laugh is on you!
At the very end of the journey, remember that all you can really do is laugh – even if it might be at your own expense.


And always look on the bright side of life
Once again, remember to always be optimistic and look for the positive aspects of life!


Come on guys, cheer up
Don't give in to negativity or despair – instead, try to find reasons to be happy and optimistic.


Worse things happen at sea you know
Even when things seem bad, remember that there are always people out there dealing with much worse situations.


I mean, what have you got to lose?
When it comes down to it, there's really nothing to lose by trying to be more positive and optimistic about life.


you know, you come from nothing
When we're born, we start off with nothing – but that doesn't mean our lives can't be full of joy and purpose.


you're going back to nothing
Similarly, when we die, we'll return to the void – but that doesn't mean we can't find fulfillment and meaning in the time that we have.


what have you lost? Nothing!
Ultimately, there's nothing to lose by embracing a positive outlook on life – it can only make things better.


Always look on the bright side of life
Once again, remember to always be optimistic and look for the positive aspects of life!




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