I Love Life
Pulp Lyrics


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Here comes your bedtime story: Mum & Dad have sentenced you to life.
Don't think twice; it's the only reason I'm alive.
I feel alright as long as I don't forget to breathe.
Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Look at all these buildings & houses
I love my life. I love my life.
Hey now, slow down a minute.
Take my arms & fill them full of life.
Don't think twice.
Does it ease the pain of being alive?
Or is it why - why you keep nodding out on me?
Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Another day, another major disaster
I love my life. I love my life.
You got a problem.
I lost my keys when I stayed at your place.
On the floor of your living room, you made the scene but it'll never get shown on TV.
So tonight prepare to kiss goodbye to my lovelife.
So get this right- I love my life; it's the only reason I'm alive.
It's mine, all mine - as long as I don't forget to breathe.
Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Corny I know, but you had better believe it
I love my life. I love my life. I love my life. God, how I love my life.
That's right: you've got to fight to the death for the right to live your life.
Alright: I'm gonna fight to the death 'til they give me back my life.
That's right: you're in the land of the living but there's so few signs of life.




Alright.
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe out.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pulp's song "I Love Life" seem to explore the paradoxical nature of being alive - how it can sometimes feel like a sentence and other times like a blessing. The opening line "Here comes your bedtime story: Mum & Dad have sentenced you to life" sets the tone for the rest of the song, implying that life is something we're forced into without our consent. However, the following lines suggest that there's still something worth living for - "Don't think twice; it's the only reason I'm alive". The repeated refrain "I love my life" seems to reinforce this sentiment, as though the singer is convincing themselves that life is worth living even in the face of hardship.


The middle section of the song acknowledges the difficulty of staying positive in the face of adversity. The line "Does it ease the pain of being alive?" suggests that the pursuit of pleasure is ultimately unsatisfying, and that there's a deeper sense of existential unease that comes with being human. However, the chorus reiterates that life is still something to be cherished - "I love my life. I love my life".


The song ends with a sense of defiance - "That's right: you've got to fight to the death for the right to live your life". This seems to suggest that although life can be difficult and painful, it's still worth fighting for. The final refrain "Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe out." is a reminder that even when things seem overwhelming, the act of breathing is a simple but vital reminder that we're still alive.


Overall, "I Love Life" seems to be a meditation on the ups and downs of existence, and the importance of finding something to hold onto even in the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

Here comes your bedtime story: Mum & Dad have sentenced you to life.
Life is something people are given without their consent; it's like being put to bed—a story you have no control over.


Don't think twice; it's the only reason I'm alive.
Life is difficult but one must smile through the pain because it's all they've got.


I feel alright as long as I don't forget to breathe.
Life is worth living as long as one remembers to breathe and take things one day at a time.


Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Breathing (metaphorically or not) is the basic function that one must practice in order to survive.


Look at all these buildings & houses I love my life. I love my life.
Life is made up of tangible structures that persist despite the chaos that exists within them; one must never forget how much they love this life.


Hey now, slow down a minute. Take my arms & fill them full of life. Don't think twice.
Life is fleeting and moments should be savored as they come, never to be taken for granted.


Does it ease the pain of being alive? Or is it why - why you keep nodding out on me? Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Life is full of struggles that cause people to seek escape through drugs, but breathing (whether the act itself or a metaphor for coping techniques) is the only way to stay calm and focused.


Another day, another major disaster I love my life. I love my life.
Life involves a lot of bad days and unforeseen events, but one must still love it despite all the tragedies.


You got a problem. I lost my keys when I stayed at your place. On the floor of your living room, you made the scene but it'll never get shown on TV. So tonight prepare to kiss goodbye to my lovelife.
Life is full of problems that are sometimes caused by external parties, but one shouldn't let that ruin their love life or enjoyment of life itself.


So get this right- I love my life; it's the only reason I'm alive. It's mine, all mine - as long as I don't forget to breathe. Breathe in, breathe in, breathe out.
Life is something that everyone must fight for; it's theirs to enjoy and cherish as long as they remember to breathe and never give up.


Corny I know, but you had better believe it I love my life. I love my life. I love my life. God, how I love my life.
Love of life might seem cliché or uncool, but it's what gives one the strength to keep going and find beauty in every moment.


That's right: you've got to fight to the death for the right to live your life. Alright: I'm gonna fight to the death 'til they give me back my life. That's right: you're in the land of the living but there's so few signs of life. Alright. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe out.
Life is worth fighting for, even if it means a battle to the death. In a world that can be so bleak and unfeeling, one must remember to keep breathing and keep fighting.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CANDIDA DOYLE, JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, MARK ANDREW WEBBER, NICK BANKS, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY

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