My Way
Roger Cicero & Paul Anka Lyrics
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And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.
I've lived a life that's full.
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this,
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway,
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.
To think I did all that
And may I say - not in a shy way,
Oh no, oh no not me,
I did it my way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!
Yes, it was my way
The song My Way by Roger Cicero & Paul Anka is a powerful tribute to individualism and self-determination. The lyrics talk about the singer's journey through life and the various challenges that he faced along the way. The opening line of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer acknowledging that the end is near and that he is about to face the final curtain. However, rather than being afraid or unsure, the singer declares that he did everything his way and he has no regrets.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about his life experiences, both good and bad. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes, but he always stayed true to himself and did what he felt was right. He planned his life carefully, taking each step along the byway with purpose and determination, and never once letting doubt or fear get in the way of his progress. He faced every challenge head-on and emerged victorious, always staying true to his own values and beliefs.
The most powerful message of the song is that each person's life belongs to them and they are responsible for their own successes and failures. The singer reminds us that we must stay true to ourselves and our own values, even when it is difficult or unpopular. In the end, the record of our life is all that matters, and if we can look back and say that we did it our way, then we can be proud of ourselves and the life we have lived.
Line by Line Meaning
And now, the end is near
I am approaching the end of my life.
And so I face the final curtain.
I am about to face death and everything that comes with it.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I will be honest about my thoughts and feelings.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.
I will share with others what I know to be true.
I've lived a life that's full.
I have lived a life filled with experiences.
I traveled each and every highway
I have experienced everything life has to offer.
And more, much more than this,
I have experienced more beyond just traveling on different paths in life.
I did it my way.
I have lived my life exactly the way I wanted to.
Regrets, I've had a few
I do have regrets but very few of them.
But then again, too few to mention.
Those regrets are so few that they do not even deserve mentioning.
I did what I had to do
I did whatever it took to live life as I wanted to.
And saw it through without exemption.
I have seen it all through right to the very end and have never given up.
I planned each charted course
I have taken the time to carefully plan out the direction I wanted my life to take.
Each careful step along the byway,
I made sure to take every step of my journey with great care and consideration.
And more, much more than this,
And beyond just that, I took additional precautions in my journey.
I did it my way.
I lived my life on my own terms.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I know you are aware of the fact that there were times when I struggled.
When I bit off more than I could chew.
I overestimated my abilities and took on more than I could handle.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
However, I persevered through everything even when I was uncertain of my decisions.
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced whatever came my way and handled it with ease.
I faced it all and I stood tall
I stood up to every challenge that came my way with great courage.
And did it my way.
I did everything on my own terms.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I have experienced a range of emotions in my life.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
I have had my fair share of defeats in life.
And now, as tears subside,
Now, as I come to the end, I am no longer filled with sorrow.
I find it all so amusing.
I find it all funny and am at peace with everything.
To think I did all that
To consider everything I have accomplished.
And may I say - not in a shy way,
And I can confidently say this, without any hesitation or fear.
Oh no, oh no not me,
Unlike others, I did not just go along with the crowd.
I did it my way.
I did everything on my own terms.
For what is a man, what has he got?
When it comes down to it, what truly defines a person?
If not himself, then he has naught.
If a person does not hold on to their own identity, then they have nothing.
To say the things he truly feels;
To express one's true emotions and thoughts.
And not the words of one who kneels.
And not to just follow the opinions of others blindly.
The record shows I took the blows -
My legacy is a history of me weathering the difficulties and still coming out on top.
And did it my way!
And I accomplished all of this on my own terms!
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SuryaPanduperdana
And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
But more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do, Isaw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
And yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
But now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows, I took the blows and did it my way
Yes, this was my way
@Fledermaus1212
Und als einer von Millionen
Steh ich hier und schau nach oben
Frag mich wo du gerade bist
Und wie es da wohl ist
Und als einer von Millionen
Der an Erinnerungen hängt
Fühl ich dass du gerade hier bist
In diesem Moment.......
R.I.P. Roger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djsf5wnWliY
@carlosparrabosenberg4540
Yes, Roger, you did it your way!! THX for your musik, helped a lot in a time of my life. Vor 11 Jahre hatte ich zu viel und Rogers CD kamm um mein Leben zu retten! DANKE, Man, vielleicht bist du beim Gott und feiert Ihr einige male!!! Danke, Danke!
@mertschmidtbusinessandmind5920
Roger ist und wird immer in unseren Herzen bleiben. Ich höre seine Musik jeden Tag und sie hat mir über eine Ganz schlimme zeit geholfen. Danke Roger Für deine Musik RIP und du bist und bleibst eine Legende Leider zu Früh gegangen!
@monikafradorf2280
Leider ist er zu früh gegangen aber seine Musik immer bei uns bleiben ❤️
@klausmoeller5077
Wie bewegend und schön! Schade das ein so gewinnenderem und positiv motivierender wahrer Künstler uns verlassen musste ohne seinen Weg beenden zu können!!!
@torstenschmidt1057
Ich vermisse dich so sehr
Deine Musik wird immer in unseren Herzen bleiben ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@hedwiglessnigg9163
Super ❤ Ruhe in Frieden lieber Roger Cicero 🙏👍💯
@kerstinwoyke104
My way von Roger cicero finde ich total gut wenn ich diesen Song höre bekomme ich richtig gänsehaut ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tanniVanni
2020 we miss you and your music
@myrthe66
Aber wirklich. Komme gerade von Angelina Jordan und Fly me to the Moon hier rüber und bin ganz traurig, dass er nicht mehr da ist. Was für ein Verlust.
@ingagraeber4099
Wir vermissen dich! Deine Musik hat mir in den verschiedensten Momenten Trost, Kraft, Halt gegeben. Fast scheint es mir, als hättest du der Soundtrack zu meinem Leben geliefert... Danke für alles, Roger!