My Way
Shane Mac Gowan Lyrics

And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain,
Knowing the end of his life is approaching, he faces it head-on and accepts it.

My friend, I'll say it clear,
He addresses the listener as a friend, and speaks straightforwardly.

I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.
He will present his perspective, which he believes to be true and valid.

I've lived a life that's full, I traveled each and every highway,
He has led a fulfilling life, experiencing everything that life has to offer.

And more, much more than this, I did it my way.
Everything he has accomplished, he has done so on his own terms, with his own approach.

Regrets I have a few, but then again, too few to mention,
He admits to having made some mistakes but doesn't dwell on them, as they are minor compared to his accomplishments.

I did what I had to do, and saw it through' without exception,
He did what he needed to do, and remained committed to his goals until they were achieved.

I planned each chartered course, Each careful step along the by-way.
He took a strategic approach to life, and made calculated decisions to get where he is now.

Yes there were times, I'm sure you knew, When I bit off more than I could chew,
He acknowledges having taken on more than he could handle at times.

But through' it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up, and spit it out.
Despite moments of uncertainty or fear, he pushed through it and overcame the obstacles.

I faced it all and I stood tall, and did it my way.
He remained steadfast in his approach, and is proud of how he handled life's challenges.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried, I've had my fill,
He has experienced the full range of emotions and experiences that life has to offer.

My share of losing, and now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing.
Despite setbacks or losses, he now looks back and finds it all to be a part of what makes life interesting and worth living.

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.
He emphasizes that everything he has accomplished, he has done so boldly and confidently, without any shame or hesitation.

For what is a man, what has he got, If not himself, then he has not To say the things he truly feels, And not the words of one who kneels,
He believes that a person's true worth lies in their ability to express themselves honestly, and not simply parrot ideas or beliefs that they don't sincerely hold.

The record shows I took the blows, and did it my way
He reiterates that he has faced hardships and persevered through them, doing so on his own terms.