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(david lee murphy/jimbeau hinson)

Came out swingin' and a kickin' with my heels dug in
Puttin' up a fight like they ain't seen since
The doctor held me up looked me in the face
Said he didn't have to slap me but he did it anyway

I don't know why
Just born that way
No I don't know why
Just born that way

No I never had nothin' and I know I never will
All my daddy left me was a funeral bill
If something's too easy something's wrong I know
'cause I was born the gift of a hard way to go

I don't know why
Just born that way
No I don't know why
Just born that way

You know all in all it ain't such a bad lot
You learn to live with what little you got
Never had a job that didn't stink
Never really cared what anybody thinks

I don't know why
Just born that way




No I don't know why
Just born that way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Murphy and the Mob's song "Born That Way" delve into the singer's perspective on their life and how they perceive themselves. They start by describing their disposition from birth, coming into the world with a fighting spirit that hasn't been seen before. The line "Puttin' up a fight like they ain't seen since" implies that the singer has faced challenges and adversities head-on throughout their life.


The significance of the doctor slapping the singer at birth is mentioned, with the doctor stating that he didn't have to do it but did it anyway. This could be symbolic of the harshness and difficulties the singer has encountered in their life, implying that even though they had a tough start, they were resilient and determined to overcome obstacles.


The next part of the song reflects on the singer's upbringing and their awareness of their disadvantaged background. They highlight that they never had much and don't expect to in the future. The reference to their father leaving them with a funeral bill suggests a lack of financial stability in their family.


Despite their hardships, the singer acknowledges that they were blessed with the ability to endure and persevere through difficult circumstances. They recognize that their life may not be easy, but they have learned to make the most of what they have. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and acceptance of their circumstances, with lines like "You learn to live with what little you got" and "Never really cared what anybody thinks."


Overall, the song "Born That Way" captures the perspective of someone who has faced adversity from the beginning, acknowledging their challenging circumstances while finding strength in their resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

Came out swingin' and a kickin' with my heels dug in
I entered this world with determination and readiness to face any challenges.


Puttin' up a fight like they ain't seen since
I'm fiercely resisting and opposing obstacles like no one has witnessed before.


The doctor held me up looked me in the face
As the doctor lifted me and made eye contact, he recognized something in me.


Said he didn't have to slap me but he did it anyway
Although it wasn't necessary, the doctor decided to give me a little wake-up call.


I don't know why
I cannot explain the exact reason.


Just born that way
It's simply my innate nature.


No I never had nothin' and I know I never will
I have never possessed much, and I understand that I never will.


All my daddy left me was a funeral bill
The only inheritance from my father was a bill for his funeral expenses.


If something's too easy something's wrong I know
I firmly believe that if things come too easily in life, there must be something amiss.


'cause I was born the gift of a hard way to go
Since birth, I have been blessed with the challenge of a difficult path.


You know all in all it ain't such a bad lot
Considering everything, it isn't such a terrible situation overall.


You learn to live with what little you got
One learns to accept and make do with the limited resources available.


Never had a job that didn't stink
I have never experienced a job that hasn't been unpleasant or distasteful in some way.


Never really cared what anybody thinks
I have never attached importance to other people's opinions or judgments.


I don't know why
I cannot provide a definite explanation.


Just born that way
It is simply an inherent aspect of my being.




Lyrics © CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC, CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Written by: DAVID LEE MURPHY, JIMBEAU HINSON

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Comments from YouTube:

madi

I went to school with these cats. The bros. were serious about their music. They didn't know it but to me they were right up there with Mouse and The Traps as far as being a garage band.  Bergfield Park on Broadway....Yea Baby !

Dill Chives

Been my theme song for a couple decades now. One of my all-time favorites!

Cameron Baldwin

The drummer, Ron Cooper is my stepfather. this band was great. should've gone alot further than Tyler TX.

MDProdTV

Texas Flashbacks is one of my fav comps..Thats how I discovered Murphy & The Mob and all you Born Losers!!!

Linus O'Leary

Fu(kdamn, yeah,,,, West Texas, where we know how to have a good 'plosion' now & than. Bet these boys hit Baton Rouge (where I had my Punk Rock days) in da day. ! more mouth to feed.

Dragonno

story of my life

Alès Ville Fleurie Records

YEAH !!!!!!

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bardybeard

@Unalist why so casual?

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