She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
This is my life
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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What good is my life
Funny how a breaking heart, can make me start to say
What good is my life
Funny how I often seem, to think I'll find never another dream
In my life
Till I look around and see, this great big world is part of me
And my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
Sometime when I feel afraid, I think of what a mess I've made
Of my life
Crying over my mistakes, forgetting all the breaks I've had
In my life
I was put on earth to be, a part of this great world is me
And my life
Guess I'll just add up the score, and count the things I'm grateful for
In my life
This Is my life
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
But that's the way that I was born to be
This is me
This is me
This is my life
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
Let me live
Let me live
This is my life
This is my life
This is my life
The lyrics to Shirley Bassey's song "This Is My Life" reflect a powerful message of self-acceptance, resilience, and gratitude. The song speaks to the emotions and thoughts that many people go through when they experience pain, self-doubt, and fear. In the first verse, Bassey sings about how a lonely day or a breaking heart can make her question the worth of her life. She admits that she often feels that she will never find another dream. However, in the chorus, she affirms that this is her life and the way she was born to be. She acknowledges that love will come and find her, but she is content with who she is.
In the second verse, Bassey shares that sometimes she feels afraid of the mistakes she has made in her life. She cries over her mistakes and forgets the breaks she has had. However, she states that she was put on earth to be a part of this great world and adds up the score to count the things she is grateful for. The song's lyrics are a testimony to how one can overcome adversity and find meaning, purpose, and joy in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how a lonely day, can make a person say
It amuses me how just one day of loneliness can bring a person to ponder the purpose of their life.
What good is my life
What good is the existence of my being?
Funny how a breaking heart, can make me start to say
It's interesting how a heartbreak can influence me to question my life's value.
Funny how I often seem, to think I'll find never another dream
It's curious how I believe I won't acquire new aspirations again in my life.
In my life
In the time given to me.
Till I look around and see, this great big world is part of me
Until I observe and acknowledge that I am an integral component of this vast universe.
And my life
And that realization reignites my appreciation for my time on this planet.
This is my life
My existence and the way I choose to lead it is unique to me alone.
Today, tomorrow, love will come and find me
The affection I crave will discover me either today or tomorrow, but either way, it will find me if it's meant to be.
But that's the way that I was born to be
However I love or express myself is simply how I was designed to be by fate.
This is me
This is the real me, the one that's genuine and honest, regardless of what might transpire.
And I don't give a damn for lost emotions
I don't care about the sentiments I've misplaced and cannot retrieve.
I've such a lot of love I've got to give
I have enormous affection to offer, and that's what matters most to me.
Let me live
Just let me be who I am and live my life on my own terms.
Sometime when I feel afraid, I think of what a mess I've made
At times, when I'm afraid, I reflect on the chaos I've created.
Of my life
Of the existence bestowed upon me.
Crying over my mistakes, forgetting all the breaks I've had
Grieving over the errors I've made and neglecting to appreciate the opportunities I've been given.
Guess I'll just add up the score, and count the things I'm grateful for
Perhaps I should evaluate my achievements and count the items I'm thankful for.
This is my life
This is the existence I've been given, and regardless of its difficulties, I'll never give up on it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH, KANE BRETT ROBINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deanne Loiacono
Still listening to Dame Shirley in 2021
She has the most powerful voice of any artist .
Hail the Queen 💗💗💗
Kim Taylor
The Queen indeed ❤
JSH
I agree, still listening in 2022
Cobby Barzillai-Vandapuye
🙇🏿 👑
Reden3 Sarmiento
indeed She is a Queen..love the song very much
Ulice Acosta
She is soooooo beautiful, she’s perfect. Her voice, master interpretation and charisma is a piece of art. Shirley is unique.
Zeeteah Massiah
Without question. There’s only one Shirley Bassey. I love her ❤️❤️❤️
Diane Cuccaro
Great singer no one like her
Steve Nelson
I am 74 yrs old and just discovered SB. Wow, I can’t get enough of her music!
serge De Velaer
Enjoy 😘🤞🍀