C'est La Vie
Paul Carrack/Ace Lyrics
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I'm always 21, I am always 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie, c'est la vie
I'm always 21 at heart
Now listen to me
I need somebody to stay beside me 'cause I gotta hungry heart
Baby, with or without love, I'm gonna get a man who can fulfill my dream
No, no, no not me
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
Love is good for you, oh when you're 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on my own tonight
Love will come to you, you are always 21
AHHH love is a liar but I will try it, give it another go
I know you have another, yes I've seen her, I wonder who she is
Does she kiss you the way that I used to kiss you?
I bet she wonders who I am
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight...
C'est la vie, yeah
I get older everyday, but I will fight it 'til the end
There's a man for me to have and to hold
Easy come and easy go. once bitten but not for long
I'm as young as I'm feeling, yes I am
C'est la vie, c'est vie on my own tonight
Love will come to you, you are always 21
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
You are always 21
Oh oh oh yeah, love's good
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Remember, you're always 21
The song "C'est La Vie" by Paul Carrack (formerly of Ace) is an upbeat and catchy tune that speaks of the perpetual feeling of youthfulness and how love and relationships can come and go but the spirit remains the same. The song's chorus features the repeated lyrics "C'est la vie," which is a French expression that translates to "that's life" or "such is life."
The first verse speaks of the singer's mentality towards life - they always feel young and are "always 21 at heart." This is further emphasized by the use of the word "always" being repeated multiple times. The second verse deals with the singer's longing for a partner to fulfill their desires and dreams. The bridge appears to be the singer speaking to a former lover, asking if someone else has taken their place and if they're still thought of the same way the singer thinks of them.
The main message of the song is about embracing life and living it to the fullest, regardless of age. It also touches on the impermanence of love and relationships and how one's mentality towards life can make all the difference. Despite the ups and downs, the chorus reminds us to simply accept life's circumstances as they are with a sense of nonchalance.
Line by Line Meaning
I am as young as I'm feeling
I feel youthful and full of energy, regardless of my actual age
I'm always 21, I am always 21
I feel and behave like a 21-year-old, no matter how old I actually am
C'est la vie, c'est la vie, c'est la vie
That's life, that's life, that's life (accepting things as they are)
I'm always 21 at heart
I have a young and spirited outlook on life
Now listen to me
Pay attention to what I have to say
I need somebody to stay beside me 'cause I gotta hungry heart
I desire companionship to satisfy my emotional needs
Baby, with or without love, I'm gonna get a man who can fulfill my dream
I am determined to find someone to make my dreams come true, even if it means not being in love
From the top of the world, I don't wanna be alone
I feel like I'm on top of the world and want to share my happiness with someone
No, no, no not me
I'm not the type of person who wants to be alone
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight
That's life, that's life, I'm living it up tonight
Love is good for you, oh when you're 21
Being in love is especially wonderful when you're young and carefree
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on my own tonight
That's life, that's life, I'm on my own tonight
Love will come to you, you are always 21
Love will find you eventually, as age is just a number
AHHH love is a liar but I will try it, give it another go
Love can be deceptive, but I am willing to give it another chance
I know you have another, yes I've seen her, I wonder who she is
I suspect that you are seeing someone else, and I'm curious to know who she is
Does she kiss you the way that I used to kiss you?
I wonder if the other woman kisses you as passionately as I did
I bet she wonders who I am
I assume that the other woman knows about me and is curious to know who I am
C'est la vie, c'est la vie on the road tonight...
That's life, that's life, I'm enjoying myself on the road tonight
C'est la vie, yeah
That's life, yeah
I get older everyday, but I will fight it 'til the end
I am aware of my aging process, but refuse to give up or give in to it
There's a man for me to have and to hold
I believe that there is someone out there who is right for me
Easy come and easy go. once bitten but not for long
I acknowledge that things can be easily gained or lost, but I won't stay down for long after a setback
I'm as young as I'm feeling, yes I am
I genuinely feel youthful and lively, regardless of my numerical age
C'est la vie, c'est vie on my own tonight
That's life, that's life, I'm alone tonight
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Life is carefree and wonderful when you're young
You are always 21
You can always feel youthful and vibrant, no matter how old you are
Oh oh oh yeah, love's good
Oh yeah, love is wonderful
Life is good for you, oh when you're 21
Life is especially pleasurable when you're young and unencumbered
Remember, you're always 21
Don't forget that you can always feel youthful and spirited, regardless of your age
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Written by: Paul Carrack
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