I Got Life
Nina Simone vs. Groovefinder Lyrics
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Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schoolin
Ain't got no worth, ain't got no job
Ain't got no mind
What have I got?
Why am I alive anyway?
Nobody can take away
I got my hair, I got my head
I got my brains, I got my ears
I got my eyes, I got my nose
I got my mouth, I got my smile
I got my tongue, I got my chin
I got my neck, I got my booties
I got my heart, I got my soul
I got my back, I got my sex
Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother
Ain't got no children, ain't got no faith
Ain't got no earth, ain't got no water
Ain't got no ticket, ain't got no token
Ain't got no love
What have I got?
Why am I alive anyway?
Yeah, what have I got?
Nobody can take away
I got my hair, I got my head
I got my brains, I got my ears
I got my eyes, I got my nose
I got my mouth, I got my smile
I got my tongue, I got my chin
I got my neck, I got my booties
I got my heart, I got my soul
I got my back, I got my sex
I got my arms, I got my hands
I got my fingers, Got my legs
I got my feet, I got my toes
I got my liver, Got my blood
I've got life, I've got my freedom
I've got the life
The lyrics to "I Got Life" by Nina Simone and Groovefinder explore the idea of gratitude and resilience in the face of adversity. The verses describe a person who lacks many of the basic necessities and privileges society deems necessary, such as a home, shoes, money, education, and social status. However, the chorus asserts that there are still things that no one can take away: the physical and emotional aspects of oneself, like the body, the senses, the heart, the soul, and the ability to experience life.
The song's message is not only about finding joy in the simple things in life but also about rising above the hardships that can come with the lack of certain advantages. Nina Simone's interpretation of the song adds a layer of spiritual depth, as her distinctive voice and expression convey a sense of hope and determination that transcend the lyrics' literal meaning. The Groovefinder's remix of the song adds an upbeat, danceable quality to the track, making it a popular song in clubs and parties.
Overall, "I Got Life" is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, we all have something to be grateful for and that our worth and our right to live fully come from within.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
I don't have a place to live and I don't even have shoes.
Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
I am broke and I have no social standing.
Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schoolin
I have no social circle and no education.
Ain't got no worth, ain't got no job
I feel worthless and I am unemployed.
Ain't got no mind
I feel like I don't have any sense or intelligence.
What have I got?
I am questioning what I actually have in my life.
Why am I alive anyway?
I am questioning the reason for my existence.
Yeah, what have I got?
I am questioning once again what I actually have in my life.
Nobody can take away
No one can take away the things I possess.
I got my hair, I got my head
I still have my physical body parts like my hair and my head.
I got my brains, I got my ears
I still possess my intellectual abilities and my sense of hearing.
I got my eyes, I got my nose
I still have my sense of sight and my sense of smell.
I got my mouth, I got my smile
I still have the ability to speak and to smile.
I got my tongue, I got my chin
I still have my sense of taste and my chin as physical features.
I got my neck, I got my booties
I still have my neck and my butt as physical features.
I got my heart, I got my soul
I still have emotional and spiritual aspects to myself.
I got my back, I got my sex
I still have my back and my sexual identity.
Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother
I don't have parents or any family support.
Ain't got no children, ain't got no faith
I don't have any kids and I don't have any religious beliefs.
Ain't got no earth, ain't got no water
I feel completely disconnected from nature.
Ain't got no ticket, ain't got no token
I don't have any access to transportation or resources.
Ain't got no love
I feel like I have no love in my life.
I've got life, I've got my freedom
But I still have my life and my freedom to live it as I choose.
I've got the life
Overall, though I may not have much else, I have my life to live.
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