Takin' It As It Comes
Randall King Lyrics
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Outrun the rain
I′ve gotta weather it
Can't hide, can't duck
Under every punch
I′ve gotta roll with it
I could bitch and moan
Takin′ it as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can′t hold on to somethin' that′s outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin′ it as it comes
I've spent a lotta time
Tryna rewind life or fast-forward it
Wishin' I could hit, pause and take in
A little more of it
It′s all said and done
I can′t do either one, so I'm
Takin′ it as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can′t hold on to somethin' that′s outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin' it as it comes
I′m takin′ it as it comes
Learnin' as I go
I′m takin' it as it comes, learnin′ as I go
Can't hold on to somethin′ that's outta my control
Takin' it as it comes, learnin′ as I go
Can′t hold on to somethin' that′s outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin′ it as it comes
I'm takin′ it as it comes
Randall King's "Takin' It As It Comes" is a song about accepting the unpredictability of life and making the most out of it. The artist sings about the inevitability of facing difficult situations, as he cannot avoid the rain, and his only option is to weather it. Similarly, life brings punches that he can't duck, and he must roll with them. The artist is trying to convey that he can choose to lament about his misfortunes or embrace them and learn from them, and he is taking the latter route. King sings that he has spent too much time trying to change his past or control his future, which is not possible. Therefore, he is going to take life as it comes, learn from it, and let each day roll into another one.
The lyric's message is both a philosophical and practical one that many listeners can relate to. The songwriter tries to convey a lesson that life may be uncontrollable, but how we deal with it is within our control. The challenges that we encounter on our journey shape us and make us resilient. Randall's voice and delivery in the song give an impression that he has come to the realization of the song's message, and it positively impacts his listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried and I can't
Outrun the rain
I've gotta weather it
I have attempted to avoid difficult situations without success, so now I must face them head-on.
Can't hide, can't duck
Under every punch
I′ve gotta roll with it
I cannot avoid every obstacle, so I must learn to adapt and persevere.
I could bitch and moan
Or get up and go on
I have a choice to wallow in self-pity or continue moving forward despite the hardships.
Takin′ it as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can′t hold on to somethin' that′s outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin′ it as it comes
I am accepting the unpredictability of life and using each experience as a lesson to grow from. I cannot hold onto things I cannot change and must let each day progress as it will.
I′ve spent a lotta time
Tryna rewind life or fast-forward it
Wishin' I could hit, pause and take in
A little more of it
I have wasted too much time dwelling on the past or anticipating the future, wishing I could savor each moment a bit longer.
It′s all said and done
I can′t do either one, so I'm
There is nothing I can do to change what has already happened or what is to come, so I must focus on the present moment and continue forward.
I'm takin′ it as it comes
I am embracing whatever comes my way, without trying to control everything, and living in the present moment.
Writer(s): Tony Martin, Mark Eugene Nesler, Randall King
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cedric Compin
I've tried and I can't
Outrun the rain
I've gotta weather it
Can't hide, can't duck
Under every punch
I've gotta roll with it
I could bitch and moan
Or get up and go on
Takin' as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can't hold on to somethin' that's outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin' it as it comes
I've spent a lotta time
Tryna rewind life
Or fast forward it
Wishin' I could hit
Pause and take in
A little more of it
It's all said and done
I can't do either one, so I'm
Takin' as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can't hold on to somethin' that's outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin' it as it comes
I'm takin' it as it comes
Lеarnin' as I go
I'm takin' as it comes, learnin' as I go
Can't hold on to somethin' that's outta my control
Takin' as it comеs, learnin' as I go
Can't hold on to somethin' that's outta my control
Gonna let the day roll, roll into another one
I'm takin' it as it comes
I'm takin' it as it comes
Marly
Randall is saving Country Music for sure😍
Austin Seehausen
@Jager1007 I’ll
Justin Barrow
Amen yes
Garrett Randall
Thanks
Kimberly Cook
This is a life lesson and theme song for 2020... congrats, Randall on hanging in there and making damn good music in the process.
Tom Wilson
Hello Kimberly , how are you doing, I hope you're doing good? Am Tom from Denver Colorado, Where are you from?
Please_be Caring
Hi Kimberly
Shaneey1972
Pretty okay to look at, too! :) Yowwwww!
trevor tomah
He's got the sound, He's also got that classic country voice.
Jessica Bennett
That he does