2) Lift was a '90s "truly-alternative-rock" band with Molly Bancroft (vocals, guitar), Simone Simonton (drums) and Julie Clark (bass). They released two LPs: Lifelike (1997) and Stellar (1996). Their last release was the September EP (1999). Simone and Molly are both still playing music. Look here for more information http://www.orangestar.com/lift/band.html
3) The Lift psychedelic rock combo from Krsko, Slovenia.
http://www.myspace.com/theliftmusic
4) The Lift was a Turkish-German soft rock band with only one album released: Under the Moon (1992). Four years later the band emerged with a new sound and a brand new album sung in Turkish under the name Ünlü (www.last.fm/music/Ünlü).
It Is What It Is
The Lift Lyrics
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Life is not perfect it is perfectly what it is.
Sometimes it goes pop
Sometimes it's gonna sink and fizz.
Feeling that I'm on to something
Placing all my bets and wondering
Chorus 1
It is what it is what it what it is what it is. (Repeat)
Running late, why is everybody in my way?
Doesn't matter what I do, doesn't matter what the hell I say
Angry and I fucking know it
Burning face can't hide but show it.
This heaviness has really got me down.
Chorus 2
It is what it is what it what it is what it is. (Repeat)
Life is not perfect it is perfectly what it is.
Life is not perfect it is perfectly this
Attitude may need some dusting
Everything's not all or nothing
I may be stuck but will I stick it out?
Chorus 3
It is What it is what it is what it is what it is.
The Lift's song "It Is What It Is" encapsulates the idea of accepting things as they are and making the best out of challenging situations. The lyrics convey the message that life is not perfect, and that it can be unpredictable in its highs and lows. The opening lines emphasize this point, stating that "life is not perfect it is perfectly what it is" and suggesting that we cannot change the inherent nature of life itself.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the struggles and setbacks that one might experience in everyday life. The second verse describes the frustration of running late and feeling as though others are getting in the way. The singer is angry and overwhelmed but acknowledges that the "heaviness has really got me down." The third verse speaks to the idea that attitude can be changed, and that one can find ways to cope with challenges by reframing their perspective. Despite feeling stuck, the singer still wonders whether they will "stick it out."
Overall, the repeated line "It is what it is" becomes a mantra of sorts, representing the idea of accepting the good with the bad and finding a way to persevere through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is not perfect it is perfectly what it is.
Life is not ideal; however, it's exactly what it should be.
Sometimes it goes pop, Sometimes it's gonna sink and fizz.
Life has its ups and downs, and things don't always go as planned.
Feeling that I'm on to something, Placing all my bets and wondering, Will I win it all or lose the house?
I have a sense that I'm onto something good, but I'm uncertain if it will pay off in the end.
Chorus 1, It is what it is what it what it is what it is. (Repeat)
This is the song's refrain, emphasizing the message that life is what it is and that we must accept it.
Running late, why is everybody in my way? Doesn't matter what I do, doesn't matter what the hell I say
I'm in a hurry, and everyone seems to be blocking my path, and nothing I do or say can change it.
Angry and I fucking know it, Burning face can't hide but show it. This heaviness has really got me down.
I'm furious, and it's apparent on my face, and I feel weighed down and discouraged by my feelings.
Chorus 2, It is what it is what it what it is what it is. (Repeat)
The refrain repeats, emphasizing the message that life has its ups and downs and that we must accept it.
Attitude may need some dusting, Everything's not all or nothing, I may be stuck but will I stick it out?
Perhaps I need to change my mindset, and life isn't always black or white; I may feel trapped,but I'll persevere.
Chorus 3, It is What it is what it is what it is what it is.
The final repetition of the refrain drives home the message that life is what it is, and we must make the best of it.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.