My Way
The Liptones Lyrics
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My mother said to me, son
You better get a hold on yourself
'Cause there are things expected from you
You must go to school
And then get a job
At the local factory
But I will never be the way they want me to be
'Cause I will never see the things they want me to see
I do it my way
They try to watch my every step
But I take one step beside
I'm going further and further away
I'm going out for a ride
Oh mom, I know you've been weeping
Oh mom, I know you've been sad
But I will not regret my life when I get old
For the times I've never had
The Liptones's song "My way" talks about the struggle of living up to the expectations of society and the people around us. The song starts off with the singer reminiscing about the advice his mother gave him when he was young. She tells him that there are certain things expected from him, such as going to school, getting a job, and making his father proud. However, the singer rejects this notion and declares that he will never conform to society's expectations. He states that he will do things his way and will not see the things that others want him to see.
The next verse talks about how others try to control the singer's life, but he refuses to be held down. He takes a step away from their expectations and goes out for a ride, symbolizing his desire for freedom and independence. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to live his life on his terms, even if it disappoints those around him. He acknowledges his mother's sadness but promises that he will not regret his life when he gets older because he will live it his way.
Overall, "My way" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped by society's expectations. The song encourages us to follow our own path and not be held back by the opinions of others. It reminds us that we are the masters of our destiny and that our lives should be lived on our terms.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
Reflecting on their youth
My mother said to me, son
Recalling advice from their mother
You better get a hold on yourself
Encouragement to stay in control
'Cause there are things expected from you
Reminding of societal pressures
You must go to school
Expectation of education
And then get a job
Expectation of employment
At the local factory
Suggesting a specific type of job
Think of your father, how proud he would be
Using familial pride to motivate
But I will never be the way they want me to be
Rejecting societal norms
'Cause I will never see the things they want me to see
Rejecting prescribed expectations
I do it my way
Celebrating personal autonomy
They try to watch my every step
Feeling monitored by societal norms
But I take one step beside
Choosing to deviate from expectations
I'm going further and further away
Emphasizing distance from societal pressure
I'm going out for a ride
Exploring personal freedom
Oh mom, I know you've been weeping
Acknowledging parental disappointment
Oh mom, I know you've been sad
Acknowledging impact on loved ones
But I will not regret my life when I get old
Choosing to live for oneself
For the times I've never had
Celebrating personal experiences
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Larz Gustafsson
Mycket bra! Kul att det finns en svensk ska-scen! One, two!
wowfornoobs
Såg detta band ikv på pub bastun. sjukt bra spelning!
Assan Manneh
sjukt bra.. har lyssnat på specials och liknande band länge, men liksom aldrig tänkt på att det kan finnas en svensk scen. Det här lovar gott!
Svenskochstolt1
De är mer SKA än va du nånsin kommer va/bli ;)
Hugh Jass
dated the girl that did the sound for these guys. god i miss her...
Glenn Tard
så jalla najs
Svenskochstolt1
Mmh, älskar Liptones =]
tindramatata
en av dem är med i min släkt ;)
Catrambi
Man blir lite trött när detta får kallas för ska. Men okej då.
Don82CZ
2Tone revolution now!! >)