2. U.S. Hardcore punk group
It's My Life
Whitecross Lyrics
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The cards you're dealing fell on the floor
What′s this you gave me? I can't believe
With the shuffle of life I'm torn
It′s all right this too will pass
I′m as sharp as broken glass
No need to worry, no need to fear
Feelings are like the wind
They come and they go
Ooh, don't you know?
It′s my life and I'll do what I want
It′s my life go on and leave me alone
It's my life and I know what I need
Ya hear me devil? I said it′s my life
And now this morning, you come along
And you're singing the same old song
I will not worry I will not fear
I'm gonna make this ooh so clear
Feelings are like the wind
They come and they go
Ooh, don′t you know?
It′s my life and I'll do what I want
It′s my life go on and leave me alone
It's my life and I know what I need
Ya hear me devil? I said it′s my life
You better listen up close
I will not follow you
I'm gonna stand with Christ
Don′t wanna end up with you
Feelings are like the wind
They come and they go
Ooh, don't you know?
It's my life and I′ll do what I want
It′s my life go on and leave me alone
It's my life and I know what I need
Ya hear me devil? I said it′s my life
The lyrics of Whitecross's song "It's My Life" is about taking ownership of one's life and not allowing others to dictate what happens in it. The song's opening lines convey a sense of confusion and frustration over the unpredictability of life. The singer questions the cards he has been dealt with and the challenges he is facing. However, he is confident that he will make it through, and his resolve is strengthened by the belief that "this too will pass."
The chorus proclaims the theme of the song, which is that the singer is in control of his life, and he will do as he pleases. He asks the devil, who symbolizes everything that tries to pull him down, if he hears him. The bridge of the song states that feelings are fleeting, and they come and go like wind. The singer has a clear understanding of this, reinforcing the message that he will not let anything or anyone control him.
The song's final verse speaks out against following someone who has a negative influence and leads to a path that is against the singer's goals. Instead, he will stand with Christ and make his own choices, even if that means standing alone.
Overall, "It's My Life" is a powerful message about taking control and ownership of one's life and not allowing outside forces to bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate this feeling, I just don't know
I dislike my current emotions and I don't understand them
The cards you're dealing fell on the floor
The problems/life circumstances given to me have left me feeling helpless
What's this you gave me? I can't believe
I'm surprised and disappointed at the situation that I'm in
With the shuffle of life I'm torn
The ups and downs of life have left me confused and unsure
It's all right this too will pass
I realize that this situation won't last forever and everything will eventually be okay
I'm as sharp as broken glass
I'm very aware and alert
No need to worry, no need to fear
I don't need to be afraid or anxious
I wanna make just one thing clear
I want to emphasize and clarify something important
Feelings are like the wind
Emotions can change or move quickly
They come and they go
Feelings are temporary
It's my life and I'll do what I want
I have the freedom to make my own choices and live my life as I see fit
It's my life go on and leave me alone
I want to be left alone to live my life on my own terms
It's my life and I know what I need
I am confident in my ability to make decisions for my own life
Ya hear me devil? I said it's my life
I am addressing any negativity or temptation in my life and taking control of my own destiny
And now this morning, you come along
Someone or something has entered my life recently
And you're singing the same old song
This person or thing is causing me to experience the same issues or problems over and over again
I will not worry I will not fear
I won't allow myself to be anxious or afraid
I'm gonna make this ooh so clear
I am going to be very clear and direct about something important
You better listen up close
I am warning the other person to pay attention to what I am saying
I will not follow you
I won't be influenced or led astray by this person or thing
I'm gonna stand with Christ
I will remain steadfast in my faith
Don't wanna end up with you
I don't want to be associated with this person or thing in the long run
Writer(s): Katrina Ruth Elam, Jimmie Lee Sloas, Christi Dannemiller
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bruce M. Axtens
on No Way I'm Goin' Down
"thought the fight was fixed" rather than "thought the light was fixed". The imagery in the song is all about fighting in a ring and a fixed fight is not a fair one.