Attics of My Life
T Sisters Lyrics
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Every day of my life I promise I'll be true
I'll never make you cry, and as the years go by
I'll always try to do what pleases you
Every day of my life I'll need you close to me
And if I have my way that's where you'll always be
I'll prove how much I love you over and over again
Every day of my life (every day of my life), I'll need you close to me
And if I have my way (and if I have my way), that's where you'll always be
I'll prove how much I love you over and over again
Every moment I live, everyday of my life (ah ah ah ah)
The first verse of T Sisters’ song “Attics of My Life” speaks to a sense of empowerment and autonomy that the singer has embraced. The verse begins with a call to confrontation: “Now’s the time / To lay it on the line, boy / You better believe it.” The singer’s wording here has a clear challenge to it, an invitation to the one being addressed to either recognize the importance of what’s about to be said, or face the consequences of ignoring it. The singer then references a past opportunity for the other person to join in the joys of life, but notes that they “blew it.” The person in question had tried to tell the singer how to “run [their] life,” but this didn’t work. Instead, the singer insists that the person just “sit down and think it over” - the implication being that they might be able to join in the singer’s life if they can see beyond their own expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Now's the time
This is the moment to be honest
To lay it on the line, boy
To tell the truth, my friend
You better believe it
It's the reality, you have to accept it
You had your chance
You had an opportunity
To break it down and dance
To enjoy life
But you blew it
But you wasted it
By trying to tell me how to
By attempting to control
Run my life
Manage my own fate
Look at me
Observe me
Just sit down and think it over
Just take a moment to ponder
Can't you see
Don't you realize
That I wasn't born yesterday
That I'm not naive or foolish
Working girl
A woman who earns her living
In a world full of confusion
In a chaotic world
Far too cool
Much too composed
To be taken for a fool
To be tricked or deceived
This is my life
This is my existence
And I'm livin' like I'm walkin'
And I'm living with a free spirit
Crazy high life
An adventurous and exciting lifestyle
So you better learn how to play
So you need to adjust to this lifestyle
Doin' that fast life
Living that high-paced lifestyle
Got you going 'round in circles
Made you feel confused
This is my life
This is who I am
And I'm calling all the shots this time
And I'm in charge this time
Boys like you
Guys like you
I know the way you do
I know your strategies
Waiting something for nothing
Expecting something without doing anything
All talk, no work
All words, no action
Go ahead and do the jerk
Go ahead and act foolish
'Cause you blew it
Because you ruined it
You'll never hold me with your gangster love
Your aggressive attitude won't impress me
Look at me
Pay attention to me
It should be so elementary
It should be straightforward
Can't you see
Don't you perceive
You know that I'm no stranger to the street
You know that I'm street-smart
Mama said
My mother told me
In a world full of confusion
In a chaotic world
Take control
Be in charge
You were never born to lose
You were never meant to fail
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL JACOBS, JIMMIE CRANE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
wgtetz
Struggling to hold back the tears. Failing. That was absolutely magnificent.
Thank you!
TW1V
Wow. Simply incredible reading of Attics. Thank you!
Milo Bisconer
I've been to their concerts. A trio of very talented musicians.
danalogue
Beautifully done. Would’ve liked to hear the prolonged AH at the end tho. With that beautiful harmony it would’ve been stunning.
agussart
Beautiful Harmony. Perfect.
Jessica Z.
Beautiful!
wailinburnin
Heavenly! Hey T Sisters - "Birdsong" at Wavy Gravy 80th Birthday Bash was beyond phenomenal. All the best - like listening to Angels.
Debra Murray
beautiful!!!!
Cirimax G
Fabulous !
superrandom!. gamer
Far cry from seeing and hearing Jerry.
You have nice voices but no one can touch Jerry..I'd never try.