I Love the Life I Live
Willie Dixon Lyrics


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See you watching me like a hawk
I don't mind the way you talk
But if you touch me somethin's got to give
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

So if you see me and think I'm wrong
Don't worry 'bout me just let me go
My sweet life ain't nothing but a thrill
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

My diamond ring and my money too
Tomorrow night could belong to you
The girls move me at their will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

I may bet a thousand on a bet this time
One minute later I can't cover your dime
Tomorrow night I might be over the hill
I just want you to know baby the way I feel

You see me walkin' as I pass you by
Don't talk about me 'cause I could be high




Just forgive me if you will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

Overall Meaning

In Willie Dixon’s song “I Love the Life I Live”, the lyrics reveal the songwriter's love for his life and how he enjoys it. The song is a blues number that talks about how the writer’s life is fulfilling and he enjoys it to the fullest. The opening lyrics "see you watchin’ me like a hawk," implies that someone is paying close attention to the writer, but he welcomes it because he is confident and proud of his lifestyle. He boasts of his lavish lifestyle, including his diamond ring and money, and how he does not worry about the future because it is uncertain. Thus, he takes each day as it comes, enjoying every moment.


The writer is open and honest about his life, admitting that he is not perfect and does not mind people talking about him. He is not afraid to take risks, as evident when he says he may bet a thousand on a bet one minute and not be able to cover a dime the next minute. Despite the uncertainty of his future, he is happy with his life and asks for forgiveness if anyone is offended by his actions. The overall message is that the writer is content and happy with his choices in life.


Line by Line Meaning

See you watching me like a hawk
I am aware of your watchful eye


I don't mind the way you talk
I am not bothered by your words


But if you touch me somethin's got to give
If you cross the line and physically interfere with me, there will be consequences


I life the life I love and I love the life I live
I am happy with my current lifestyle and enjoy every day of it


So if you see me and think I'm wrong
If you judge me and think I am mistaken


Don't worry 'bout me just let me go
Please do not interfere, just let me be


My sweet life ain't nothing but a thrill
Life is exciting and exhilarating for me


My diamond ring and my money too
I have material wealth and possessions


Tomorrow night could belong to you
Anything can happen in the future, it is unpredictable


The girls move me at their will
Women can affect me deeply


I may bet a thousand on a bet this time
I am willing to take risks with my money


One minute later I can't cover your dime
I may quickly find myself unable to pay


Tomorrow night I might be over the hill
My luck may run out and I may become unsuccessful


I just want you to know baby the way I feel
I want to express my emotions to you


You see me walkin' as I pass you by
As I go about my business, walking past you


Don't talk about me 'cause I could be high
Please do not gossip about me, as I may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol


Just forgive me if you will
Please pardon me for any wrongdoing




Writer(s): WILLIE DIXON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paul Kalac

MUDDY WATERS,from ANTHOLOGY(disc 2)

lyrics:

See you watching me like a hawk
I don't mind the way you talk
But if you touch me somethin's got to give
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

So if you see me and think I'm wrong
Don't worry 'bout me just let me go
My sweet life ain't nothing but a thrill
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

My diamond ring and my money too
Tomorrow night could belong to you
The girls move me at their will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

I may bet a thousand on a bet this time
One minute later I can't cover your dime
Tomorrow night I might be over the hill
I just want you to know baby the way I feel

You see me walkin' as I pass you by
Don't talk about me 'cause I could be high
Just forgive me if you will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live



All comments from YouTube:

Elly Kiley

The best blues writer in the world.

Craig McCauley

Great blues!

Mifol Free

Soul touching music. Every song is so important. Every album so great.

Mifol Free

You hear this and put your instruments down. Straight from heaven.

James Wilkes

A true Legend

Paul Kalac

MUDDY WATERS,from ANTHOLOGY(disc 2)

lyrics:

See you watching me like a hawk
I don't mind the way you talk
But if you touch me somethin's got to give
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

So if you see me and think I'm wrong
Don't worry 'bout me just let me go
My sweet life ain't nothing but a thrill
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

My diamond ring and my money too
Tomorrow night could belong to you
The girls move me at their will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

I may bet a thousand on a bet this time
One minute later I can't cover your dime
Tomorrow night I might be over the hill
I just want you to know baby the way I feel

You see me walkin' as I pass you by
Don't talk about me 'cause I could be high
Just forgive me if you will
I life the life I love and I love the life I live

Cora Visser

Super good love it.

Potnios Demetros

thank u Mister Willie Dixon the Great!!!! respect and admire for ever...

gilconida ambat

yes

Mary Brown

i love the song i hear,and i hear the song i love

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