My Way
Setback ( N.Y.H.C.) 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've traveled each and every highway
Oh, 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
But 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
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
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
The lyrics to Setback's song "My Way" follow the classic theme of taking ownership and pride in one's actions and decisions in life. The song starts with the acknowledgment of the end of a journey, and the singer admits to facing the "final curtain." However, the singer is not fearful, for he is confident in his accomplishments and is ready to share the story of his life.
He reflects on a life that was full and how he traveled through each and every highway, doing things his way. He admits to having regrets, but he also knew he did what he had to do to see everything through till the end. The singer planned each charted course and took careful steps along the byway, but even more, he did things his way.
As the song progresses, the singer admits to biting off more than he could chew, and he faced disbelief and doubt. However, he did not let it deter him, and he stood tall and faced everything head-on, ultimately doing it his way. The song emphasizes that a person's life is truly their own, and if they are not true to themselves, they have nothing to show. Ultimately, the record the singer leaves behind shows that he took all the blows, but still did things his way.
Line by Line Meaning
And now, the end is near
The end of my life is coming soon.
And so I face the final curtain
I am ready to face whatever is coming next.
My friend, I'll say it clear
Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I am completely confident in my choices and my actions.
I've lived a life that's full
I have experienced many things in my life.
I've traveled each and every highway
I have explored many paths and opportunities in my life.
Oh, and more, much more than this
In addition to everything I have mentioned, there is even more to my life.
I did it my way
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
Regrets, I've had a few
There are some things I wish I had done differently.
But then again, too few to mention
Overall, I am satisfied with the choices I have made.
I did what I had to do
I made difficult choices and took necessary actions to achieve my goals.
And saw it through without exemption
I followed through with my choices and actions, regardless of any obstacles or opposition I faced.
I planned each charted course
I carefully thought out and prepared for each step I took.
Each careful step along the byway
I took deliberate and cautious actions to achieve my goals.
But more, much more than this
In addition to my careful planning and actions, there is even more to my life.
I did it my way
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I experienced some difficult times that were not easy to overcome.
When I bit off more than I could chew
I took on challenges or responsibilities that were beyond my capabilities.
But through it all, when there was doubt
Even when I was uncertain or questioning my choices, I remained committed to them.
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced my challenges head-on and overcame them.
I faced it all and I stood tall
I confronted all of my challenges with confidence and resilience.
And did it my way
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I have experienced a range of emotions throughout my life, including love, joy, and sadness.
Had my fill, my share of losing
I have also experienced disappointment and loss in my life.
And now, as tears subside
As I reflect on my life, my sadness has largely faded away.
I find it all so amusing
I can now look back at my struggles with a sense of humor and perspective.
To think I did all that
It is amazing to me that I accomplished so much in my life.
And may I say, not in a shy way
I say this with confidence and pride.
"Oh no, oh no not me
I did not let anyone else dictate my choices or actions.
I did it my way"
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
For what is a man, what has he got?
What truly defines a person and their life accomplishments?
If not himself, then he has naught
If a person does not have the freedom to make their own choices and live their own life, then they have nothing.
To say the things he truly feels
A person should have the freedom to express their own beliefs and emotions.
And not the words of one who kneels
A person should not let others dictate their choices or actions.
The record shows I took the blows
Even though I faced challenges and setbacks in my life, I persevered.
And did it my way
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
The record shows I took the blows
Even though I faced challenges and setbacks in my life, I persevered.
And did it my way
I made the choices and decisions in my life based on my own desires and beliefs.
Lyrics © WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
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