It's My Life
The Allstars Lyrics


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Every night I go to bed
And take a trip inside my head
And I wonder exactly what my purpose is
Do I live to see one hundred
Am I rich
Or am I poor
What's the score
I don't wanna be surprised

I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
Am I loved
Am I hated
In your face
Or understated
How old will I be when I die
Do I turn out alright

Is my fate up to me
Or is it run by a computer
Will my kids go to school or stay at home
In the future
Is there peace
Is there war
What's the score
I don't wanna be surprised

I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
Am I loved
Am I hated
In your face
Or understated
How old will I be when I die
Do I turn out alright

I just wanna see what goes on
A chance to put it right before it goes wrong
Certain things I say that I regret
And erase them all
Erase them all
Save my friends so they don't get hurt
Get the mustard stain off my favorite shirt
Have more vision than a crystal ball
That tells me all
A crystal ball

I don't wanna be surprised
I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
Am I loved
Am I hated
In your face
Or understated
How old will I be when I die

I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
Am I loved
Am I hated
In your face
Or understated
How old will I be when I die

I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
Am I loved
Am I hated
In your face
Or understated




How old will I be when I die
Do I turn out alright

Overall Meaning

The Allstars' song "It's My Life" is a poignant obsession with the end of life in the writer's perspective. The lyrics portray the thoughts and worries that go through a person's mind as they try to picture themselves at the end of their life - what will they have accomplished, who will be with them, how will they be remembered? The lyrics show a sense of regret, wondering whether they could have done more to ensure their memories of the final days are pleasant.


The lyrics question the notion of whether fate is predetermined by a higher power or if we have the power to make our path. It questions the uncertainty of the future and whether everything that happens is beyond our control. The idea of existence and purpose of life is prevalent throughout the song.


The final verses of the song reveal a desire to put things right, erase the mistakes that were made, and the wish to have more control and clarity over life's events. The lyrics paint an image of someone who acknowledges that there are things they could have done differently, but they can still change their present towards a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I go to bed
At the end of each day, I try to understand my purpose in life through introspection.


And take a trip inside my head
I think deeply about my life, the choices I make, and the consequences they may bring.


And I wonder exactly what my purpose is
I question whether I have a specific role in this world and what that could be.


Do I live to see one hundred
I contemplate whether I will have a long life and the experiences that come with it.


Am I rich
I ponder whether wealth will play a significant role in my life and whether I will have enough.


Or am I poor
I contemplate whether I will have enough money to satisfy my basic requirements.


What's the score
I question whether I am winning or losing when it comes to life and whether I am on the right track.


I don't wanna be surprised
I desire to be prepared for the future so that I can make decisions that will benefit me.


I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
I want to understand what my life will be like when it comes to an end.


'Cause I just wanna see what it's like
I am curious about the experiences and emotions that will come with the end of my life.


Is my fate up to me
I question whether I have control over the path my life takes.


Or is it run by a computer
I consider whether my life's events are predetermined by a divine force or coincidence.


Will my kids go to school or stay at home
I am curious about the future of my family and whether my children will have access to education.


In the future
I think about the prospects and possibilities of what might happen next.


Is there peace
I question whether the world will find a way to resolve conflicts and promote stability.


Is there war
I wonder whether conflicts will intensify and lead to devastating wars.


I just wanna see what goes on
I am interested in understanding the events that take place in my lifetime.


A chance to put it right before it goes wrong
I desire a second chance to make amends and correct any mistakes I have made.


Certain things I say that I regret
I feel remorse for things I have said in the past that I wish I could take back.


And erase them all
I wish to delete those mistakes or potential offenses to others.


Save my friends so they don't get hurt
I want to protect my loved ones from any harm that may befall them.


Get the mustard stain off my favorite shirt
I seek to fix minor problems that cause discomfort, such as a stain on my favorite shirt.


Have more vision than a crystal ball
I desire to have a clear understanding of the future, beyond any uncertainty.


That tells me all
I want to have a clear understanding of the future, beyond any uncertainty, like a crystal ball.


I wanna take a journey to the end of my life
I want to reflect on my life, choices, and experiences as it comes to an end.


Am I loved
I question whether I have left a positive impact on the people who I have loved and have loved me in return.


Am I hated
I question whether there are people who dislike or resent me for any reason.


In your face
I contemplate whether my actions and words are too aggressive or too assertive.


Or understated
I contemplate whether my actions and words are too ambiguous or too subdued.


How old will I be when I die
I wonder whether I will live a long life or whether I will face an untimely death.


Do I turn out alright
I reflect on the overall quality of my life and whether it has been satisfactory or disappointing.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES BOURNE, NATHAN DARMONDY, THOMAS NORRIS, ZACHARY PORTER

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