This Is the Life
Phillips Craig & Dean Lyrics


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This life is the life that I've chosen
Nobody made me do it
Feels right, givin' all my devotion
Take it from a man who's had a taste of both sides
There's no sweeter freedom than a godly life
I just want to testify

[Chorus]
This is the life
I'm where I want to be
Livin' from the center of a heart that's free
Oh, I'm feelin' alright
Day or night, rain or shine
This is the life

You think it's a dull life I'm livin'
Yeah, you say it's such a pity
So weak, to need a crutch of religion
Pardon me a minute but I think I need to say
I don't need your sympathy so don't be talkin' that way
You will see the light some day

[Chorus]

Now I'm not sayin' that I never had a bad day




But since I've been livin' for Jesus
This is what I have to say

Overall Meaning

The song "This is the Life" by Phillips Craig & Dean is an ode to a positive and fulfilling life lived in devotion to the Christian faith. The song begins with the lyrics "This life is the life that I've chosen, nobody made me do it." This statement implies that the songwriter has chosen to live his life according to his faith and is fully responsible for his actions. He goes on to proclaim that a godly life is the sweetest freedom, emphasizing that he feels joy and fulfillment in living the life he has chosen.


The chorus is a celebration of the songwriter's contentment with his life. He sings, "This is the life, I'm where I want to be. Livin' from the center of a heart that's free. Oh, I'm feelin' alright. Day or night, rain or shine, this is the life." These lyrics express his gratitude for his faith and the peace it brings him.


The second verse responds to criticism of the Christian faith, specifically arguments that it is a crutch or that it limits one's experiences in life. The songwriter confidently states that he doesn't need anyone's sympathy and that non-believers will see the light someday.


Overall, "This is the Life" is a song of personal testament to the joys of a life lived with faith. It encourages listeners to embrace their beliefs and find contentment in their choices.


Line by Line Meaning

This life is the life that I've chosen
I deliberately chose to live this life.


Nobody made me do it
No one forced me into this life.


Feels right, givin' all my devotion
I feel fulfilled and satisfied by dedicating my life to this cause.


Take it from a man who's had a taste of both sides
Trust me when I say that I've experienced the alternative lifestyle as well.


There's no sweeter freedom than a godly life
Living a life devoted to God is the most liberating experience I've ever had.


I just want to testify
I want to share my experiences and encourage others to live this way too.


This is the life
This lifestyle is the one I have chosen and am satisfied with.


I'm where I want to be
This is the path I have chosen for myself and I am content with it.


Livin' from the center of a heart that's free
By living according to my faith, I feel free and at peace with myself.


Oh, I'm feelin' alright
I am content and satisfied with this life.


Day or night, rain or shine
Regardless of the circumstances, I am happy with my life.


You think it's a dull life I'm livin'
You may believe my life is boring and lacking excitement.


Yeah, you say it's such a pity
You express your condolences for how I am living.


So weak, to need a crutch of religion
You view religious faith as a sign of weakness.


Pardon me a minute but I think I need to say
I respectfully disagree with your opinion and would like to express my own.


I don't need your sympathy so don't be talkin' that way
I do not require or desire your pity and would prefer if you didn't speak ill of my lifestyle.


You will see the light some day
I believe that one day you will understand and come to appreciate my way of life.


Now I'm not sayin' that I never had a bad day
I'm not implying that my life is perfect and without struggles.


But since I've been livin' for Jesus
However, my faith has helped me through difficult times.


This is what I have to say
And this is my testament to the power of living with religious conviction.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: LEONARD AHLSTROM, ANDREW SHAWN CRAIG

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Comments from YouTube:

irvinetustin

I love this song! Thanks for posting!

Thelby1

Another Beautiful song from my Spiritual youth!

Disciple

I love My KING he mean's so much to me that I trust in his Justice I know we're I'm going..... to Praise and worship my friend...my Lord...my there whenever...in the dark... THANK you JESUS

amanda pulido

sooo old school! love it!!

ROBERTVANJOVI

Dan Dean Dean pastors The Heartland Church in Irving, Texas. Dean's wife, Becky, was in a near-fatal car accident on New Year’s Eve 2002. Dan was with her throughout every step of her recovery. Randy Phillips Phillips is the pastor at Austin, Texas-based Promiseland West Church. Phillips hosts a weekly local TV show titled Awakening which airs on five stations in the Austin, Texas area, as well as nationwide.

Jason Gibson

Back in 1992, I remember my mother and I visited Word Records in Irving, Texas. It was an amazing experience. I think Word Records closed their label and moved Word to Nashville.

Rebekah_ Joy

If your watching this during quarantine in 2020 then you ar a legend

Don Kingery

WoW I never seen this and I had been a fan since 99!

Jason Gibson

This is the Phillips, Craig, and Dean I came to know and love. They dressed in slacks and have their shirts tucked in and they are looking so neat. Now, they wear baggy jeans without tucking in their shirts. They now look like alternative secular Christian music rock band. I wish they had stayed Contemporary Christian old school. I love 1980's and 1990's Christian Music where everybody dressed with class. Ashamed those days are gone.

madkinski

Yep, if you un-tuck your shirt... secular!

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