Life Is Life
Noah & The Whale Lyrics
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And now he's someone else
Took apart his old life
Left it on the shelf
Sick of being someone
He did not admire
Took up all his old things
Set em all on fire
He's gonna change
Gonna change his ways
Gonna change
Gonna change his ways
And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven
Left his house at midnight
Resolute and young
In search of something greater
Than the person he'd become
Threw his bags on to the back
Of his run down eighties car
Headed out to god knows where
The distance is too far
He's gonna change
Gonna change his ways
Gonna change
Gonna change his ways
And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven
And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven
(Your life is your life gotta live like it's your life)
And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven
And it feels like his new life can start
And it feels like heaven
The song Life Is Life by Noah & The Whale depicts a man who is dissatisfied with his life and decides to make a change. The first verse describes how the man used to be someone else, someone he did not admire, and how he took apart his old life and set it on fire in order to move on. He resolves to change his ways and start anew. The chorus, "And it feels like his new life can start, and it feels like heaven," suggests that he is finally finding happiness and fulfillment in his new path.
In the second verse, the man leaves his house at midnight in search of something greater than the person he had become. He puts his bags in his old car and heads out towards an unknown destination, driven by his desire for change. The repetition of the chorus reinforces his newfound sense of freedom and happiness.
The overall message of the song is that life is short and we should live it in a way that makes us happy. Sometimes this means making difficult choices and leaving the past behind, but the reward is a fresh start and a new sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he used to be somebody
There was a time when he had an identity he was proud of.
And now he's someone else
But that's not who he is anymore.
Took apart his old life
He dismantled the life he used to know.
Left it on the shelf
He left it behind and moved on.
Sick of being someone
He was tired of being a person he didn't admire.
He did not admire
Someone he didn't like and didn't want to be.
Took up all his old things
He picked up everything he had accumulated in his old life.
Set em all on fire
And burned them all down to the ground.
He's gonna change
He's determined to transform himself into a better version.
Gonna change his ways
And change the path he's been on for so long.
Left his house at midnight
He left his house in secret, at night.
Resolute and young
With a strong will and youthful energy.
In search of something greater
Looking for something grander and more meaningful.
Than the person he'd become
Than the person he was dissatisfied with.
Threw his bags on to the back
He packed his essentials and threw them in the back of his car.
Of his run down eighties car
His car was old and battered.
Headed out to god knows where
He had no specific destination in mind.
The distance is too far
And the journey ahead was long and uncertain.
And it feels like his new life can start
But it feels like now he can begin a fresh new life.
And it feels like heaven
It feels like a blissful and peaceful experience.
And it feels like his new life can start
Again, it feels like a new start and a new beginning.
And it feels like heaven
Again, it feels like a fulfilling and serene experience.
(Your life is your life gotta live like it's your life)
A reminder that you are in control of your own life.
And it feels like his new life can start
And again, it feels like he can finally start his new life.
And it feels like heaven
And it still feels like a beautiful and gratifying sensation.
And it feels like his new life can start
And one more time, he senses that he can now begin anew.
And it feels like heaven
And once again, this sensation is like nothing else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES FINK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nelsonr32
I miss this band. Wish they’d come back.
@jes8253
I miss them too!
@Liz72472
Such an underrated band. Love them!
@rexavgvsta5671
That's what I thought mate!
@kiraanimerawr1
Seriously. If you have never been to a live concert, let alone have seen Charlie dance like that in front of you... you.. have.. not.. lived. Best band in the world.
@82914Yingying
damn now im sad ill probably never get to see them live ;(
@annafilipo7897
Who’s reminiscing this song in the middle of COVID-19 quarantine in 2020? - ME
@agu3798
me too.this was a song i immediately fell in love with the instant i heard it 3 years ago.
@crweirdo8961
i couldnt remember what song this was, but i knew i had to find this vidio again! i need to listen to these guys more
@qwertytastatur8398
Thats the best song they ever made. They deserve more