He formed the group in 1985 and they were soon after signed to CBS records. Deacon Blue have to date released five studio albums plus six compilation albums. After splitting up in 1994 they re-formed in 1999 and have since released new material and continue to tour when band members commitments allow.
Ricky Ross released his first solo record 'So Long Ago' in 1984 on Scottish independent label Sticky Music. In 1996 he returned to his solo recording with an album entitled 'What You Are' on Epic Records. This was followed by 'New Recording' on his own Internazionale label in 1997, 'This Is The Life' on Papillon Records in 2002 and his latest offering 'Pale Rider' which was released by P3 Music in 2005.
Ricky spends much of his time these days writing for and with other artists, most notably James Blunt, Ronan Keating, Gareth Gates, Emma Bunton and Cathy Burton.
This Is the Life
Ricky Ross Lyrics
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I'm unchangeable
That's a difference
We have to recognize
Some folks never row
Their ways seem like paradise
But inside we all know
That this is the life
You're the greatest
Thing I've ever seen
You make my eyes bleed
And others turn to green
Make the road open
The future all gold
Make my world spin
When I open the door
This is the life
You'd better get used to
You know you don't choose it, but
This is the life
This is the life
Anything goes
Oh if anything goes
You can wave it away
This thing won't come back again
And take me round
And let me see
What was I thinking about
Cause now is the time
For you to see me
We can walk away, darling
Or we can say
This s the life
The best thing yet
You'd better not change
Cause this is the life
This is the life
Anything goes
Oh if everything goes
You can wave it away
The song "This Is the Life" by Ricky Ross speaks about the difference between two people in a relationship who have different perspectives on life. The first verse emphasizes their contrasting nature despite their love for each other. One person is seen as unchanging while the other is unchangeable, which seems like a subtle difference, but it is a significant one as it sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second verse talks about the greatness that one person brings to their life and how it makes everything else seem insignificant. The person in question makes the world spin, and it's easy to imagine that they have become the center of the singer's universe.
The chorus repeats the title "This Is the Life," implying that they are content with what they have, and the cause and effect of their life is not by their choosing. They are accepting of their situation, and everything seems to go their way. At the end of the song, the singer encourages his partner to take a chance and be with him or leave, but he believes that everything is going according to plan, and it's the best life he has had.
Line by Line Meaning
You're unchanging
You are consistent and never changing
I'm unchangeable
I am set in my ways and unmovable
That's a difference
Our different approaches to life sets us apart
We have to recognize
It is important for us to acknowledge and understand these differences
Some folks never row
Some people choose to take the easy path in life
Their ways seem like paradise
To outsiders, their choice to avoid challenges may seem perfect
But inside we all know
Deep down, we all understand that challenges are necessary for personal growth
That this is the life
This is the reality of life
You're the greatest
You are the best thing I have ever encountered
Thing I've ever seen
You are something truly remarkable
You make my eyes bleed
You are so amazing that it is overwhelming
And others turn to green
Others may become jealous of what we have
Make the road open
Clear a path for us to follow
The future all gold
The future holds great promise and potential for us
Make my world spin
You bring excitement and energy into my life
When I open the door
Whenever I am with you or start a new endeavor, great things happen
This is the life
This is the reality of our current situation
You'd better get used to
You need to accept and embrace this reality
You know you don't choose it, but
Even if we didn't expect this situation, it is what we have
Anything goes
Anything can happen
Oh if anything goes
If anything can happen, who knows what will happen next
You can wave it away
You can choose to ignore or dismiss the unexpected
This thing won't come back again
This moment in our lives will not be repeated
And take me round
This moment will take us on a journey
And let me see
This moment will allow me to truly see and understand things
What was I thinking about
I will realize what was truly important and valuable to me
Cause now is the time
This is the moment to act and embrace our reality
For you to see me
I want you to truly see and understand who I am
We can walk away, darling
We have the option to leave this situation
Or we can say
Alternatively, we can stay and embrace this reality
The best thing yet
This is the greatest experience or situation so far
You'd better not change
Please don't change and continue to be the amazing person you are
Oh if everything goes
If everything can change or go wrong, we need to be prepared
You can wave it away
We can choose to ignore or dismiss these unexpected or negative events
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICKY ROSS
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Tameeka Thompson
I remember feeling this good…. I miss these days and pray I can one day feel this great again
Hector Castillo
Mann I remember jammin this song hard in high school when I thought I had it all figured then reality hit, hoping I feel like that soon 💪🏽☝️
Party Myrtle
Even through all the pain and the loss THIS IS THE LIFE
leroy jinkins
Ride that rollercoaster
Tmac Jackson
This CD was just 🔥🔥 I know every song word for word..smh I 😍 love reminiscing on GREAT music..
TFM Ramses
Nostalgic
David mbuvi
Same here🔥🔥🔥....My God bless you to the expectations of what you desire
Party Myrtle
I invested in Trilla realla than you could even imagine 👁
FPxis094
2022 e eu n paro de ouvir essa relíquia 🔥🔥🔥
Halison rock n roll🤘🏾
desse jeito.
as vezes entro pra ouvir uns sons dessa época