It's My Life
Talk Talk [www.hugoteacher.blogspot.com] Lyrics
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Another sideways glance
I thought that love could be real
I thought of taking a chance
I didn't talk to you
And oh I turned away
I can't be love could be through
That we'd throw it away
And if you didn't really want
How come
It's your memory that haunts me
You - are not alone
No matter where - where you go
And if you leave here - leave in the morning light
And in the day - you will see clearly
Then I was walking through
The park the other day
I thought of all of the things
I'd forgotten to say
Will I be taking down
The story of my life
Appalled at all of the words
I'd forgotten to write
Like if you didn't really need me
And if you didn't really want
How come (how come)
Well it's your memory that haunts me
You - are not alone
No matter where - where you go
And if you leave me - leave in the morning light
And in the day - you will see clearly
Cause if you didn't really need me
And if you didn't really want
How come? (how come)
Well it's your memory that haunts me
Instead of sentimental long nights
Let's come together with the lights on
The sun (the sun)
Light on my bed will know where I've gone
The lyrics to Talk Talk's "It's My Life" express a sense of individuality and self-determination. The singer realizes his love for another person but also acknowledges the importance of being true to himself. He admits that he sometimes "blinds" himself and is "afraid to lose," but ultimately he knows that he must commit himself fully and make his own choices in order to live an authentic life.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "It's my life, don't you forget," further emphasizes this idea of self-assertion. The singer refuses to be swayed by anyone else's expectations or opinions, and he is willing to stand out from the "crowd" in order to stay true to himself.
Overall, "It's My Life" is a powerful anthem of individuality and self-expression, urging listeners to stay true to themselves and never forget that their life is their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how I find myself
It's strange how I discovered that I'm in love with you.
In love with you
I have strong feelings of affection towards you.
If I could buy my reasoning
If I could purchase rational decisions and actions.
I'd pay to lose
I would willingly accept failure or disappointment.
One half won't do
Only partial success or partially committing oneself is insufficient.
I've asked myself
I have questioned myself.
How much do you
To what extent do you
Commit yourself?
Are you willing to fully commit or dedicate yourself?
It's my life
I am in control of my own life.
Don't you forget
Remember that.
Caught in the crowd
Being constrained or influenced by the opinions and actions of others around me.
It never ends
It will continue indefinitely.
Funny how I blind myself
It's ironic how I deceive myself.
I never knew
I was unaware.
If I was sometimes played upon
If I was manipulated or taken advantage of at times.
Afraid to lose
Scared to experience failure or disappointment.
I'd tell myself
I would convince myself.
What good you do
Everything is going well.
It never ends
It will continue indefinitely.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gavin Snider, Jacob Simanowitz
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0:16 Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor
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1:23 Northern Gannet Morus bassanus
1:27 Sea Lion Otariidae family
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2:17 Reticulated Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
2:18 Grant's Zebra Equus quagga boehmi
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2:57 Flying Squirrel Pteromyini tribe
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3:25 Pongo pygmaeus
3:29 American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber
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3:37 African Bush Elephant Loxodonta africana
3:39 Northern Gannet Morus bassanus
3:41 Kangaroo, probably Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus
@DJAshTheBash4321
For those not in the know:
Mark Hollis was a Co Founder of the band Talk Talk, he was a lead singer, song writer, Guitarist, played the Piano too, born in Tottenham North London U.K.
Died February 2019 of Cancer.
A sad loss.
Thank you Mark for the great lyrics created…great music and for the fond memories you made and gave too.
❤It!
@leecromer3289
I’m 67 sat with a tinnie and whiskey chaser watching this on iPad and headphones remembering better times with a tear in my eyes..
@user-nf3vi1hp3v
let go bro move on and love the past
@martinhenderson316
You watch this for some escapism to remember the good times, and just realise just how crap this world is now.
@eivisch
life is a cruel mistress
@nereidapabon2904
I just wrote something similar, ❤
@diwamoto9237
I'm also 67🙋♀️💪
@callmewheels4806
I’m grateful that I grew up in the 80’s. This is such good music.
@deejaypat1
The best years in music !!!
@Veritas.0
The neon decade. Source for today's cyberpunk revival.
@kevinbouchard3906
@@Cookie-Taylor the woke brigade embraced it cause it was inclusive...duh!