It's My Life
No Doubt vs. Talk Talk Lyrics
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If I could buy my reasoning, I'd pay to lose
One half won't do
I've asked myself, how much do you
Commit yourself?
It's my life, don't you forget
It's my life, it never ends (it never ends)
Funny how I blind myself, I never knew
If I was sometimes played upon, afraid to lose
I'd tell myself, what good you do
Convince myself
It's my life, don't you forget
It's my life, it never ends (it never ends)
I've asked myself, how much do you
Commit yourself?
It's my life, don't you forget
Caught in the crowd, it never ends
It's my life, don't you forget
Caught in the crowd, it never ends
It's my life, don't you forget
Caught in the crowd, it never ends
The lyrics of No Doubt's "It's My Life" tell the story of someone who finds themselves falling in love with someone unexpectedly, and struggling with their own emotions and desires. The line "Funny how I find myself in love with you" sets the tone for the song and underscores the surprise and confusion the singer is feeling. They continue with "If I could buy my reasoning, I'd pay to lose," implying that they wish they could silence their own thoughts and emotions, but cannot. The line "One half won't do" suggests that they are searching for a complete and fulfilling love.
The next verse continues with the singer questioning themselves and their commitment to this new love. They ask "how much do you/Commit yourself?" indicating that they are unsure of how much they should give of themselves to this person. The repeated refrain of "It's my life, don't you forget/It's my life, it never ends" serves as a reminder to the singer and their love interest that ultimately, they are the ones in control of their own lives and decisions.
The final lines of the song, "Caught in the crowd, it never ends," add an interesting dimension to the song. Perhaps the singer feels like they are just another person in a sea of many, struggling to make their voice heard and their feelings known. Or maybe it refers to the idea that no matter what they do or how much they achieve, life will always continue on in its cyclical nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how I find myself in love with you
It's interesting how I ended up falling in love with you
If I could buy my reasoning, I'd pay to lose
If there was a way to forget about all logical reasons why I shouldn't love you, I would do it
One half won't do
I can't settle for half of your love, I need all of it
I've asked myself, how much do you Commit yourself?
I've been questioning how much you're willing to commit to me and this relationship
It's my life, don't you forget It's my life, it never ends (it never ends)
My life is mine to live and it will go on, don't forget that
Funny how I blind myself, I never knew
It's interesting how I didn't realize how much I cared for you
If I was sometimes played upon, afraid to lose
If I was ever in a situation where I might lose you, I would be scared
I'd tell myself, what good you do Convince myself
I remind myself of all the good things you bring to my life and convince myself that you're worth the risk
Caught in the crowd, it never ends
Being caught in the middle of everyone else's expectations and opinions feels endless and suffocating. But I won't let it control me, I still make my own choices
It's my life, don't you forget Caught in the crowd, it never ends
Even though I feel trapped, it's important to remember that I still have control over my own life
It's my life, don't you forget Caught in the crowd, it never ends
I may feel lost in the crowd, but I won't forget that my life is my own to live
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark David Hollis, Timothy Alan Friese-Greene
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@waynedunn1108
Bloody marvellous hearing both mixed together . I'm a talk talk fan . I bought the 12" when it came out . Most youngsters may be don't know talk talks version . Very underrated band . I'm also a big fan of Gwen & no doubt . Gwen did a bloody marvellous version . Both together top shit . Sydney Australia 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘 27/10/2023
@angelwrapper1003
Talk talk will always be the best! Nothing else beats it
@snowdjagha
Amazing work. Perfectly balanced out!
@charlesdada6434
Too bad they never did this as a duet. Now that the male singer has passed away, this remains as the next best thing.
@rotcivnula8393
This is a really underrated video
@Mon4rch
This is a hidden gem.
@susanedrington4878
Mark’s Knocks Gwen in the dirt. 😂
@djskeedledoo
Still the best from Mark Hollis (RIP) of Talk Talk.
@pfranchini1973
I talk talk meritano una hall of fame.
@marcelosedy4703
Bravo!!!!!!!!💙💙💙