It's My Life
Yoon Mi Rae Lyrics
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for the brokenhearted
No silent prayer
for the faithdeparted
I ain't gonna be just a face
in the crowd
When I shout it out loud
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live
while I'm alive
It's my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live
while I'm alive
It's my life
This is for the ones
who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina
who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder
make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks
It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live
while I'm alive
It's my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live
while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life
Better stand tall
when they're calling you out
Don't bend don't break
baby don't back down
It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live
while I'm alive
It's my life
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said
I did it my way
I just want to live
while I'm alive
It's my life
In Yoon Mi Rae's song "It's My Life," she sings about living life on one's own terms, without regard for the expectations or judgment of others. She begins by proclaiming that this is not a song for the brokenhearted or those who have lost faith. Rather, it is a song for those who refuse to be just a face in the crowd and who will make their voices heard. This sentiment is echoed throughout the song as she emphasizes that it is her life and she will live it her way.
The lyrics continue with a reference to Bon Jovi's "It's My Life," as Yoon Mi Rae declares that she wants to live while she's alive. She compares her heart to an open highway, once again emphasizing her desire to live freely and fully. Yoon Mi Rae also pays tribute to those who do not back down in the face of hardship, naming "Tommy and Gina" as examples of those who stand their ground. She acknowledges that life can be hard but insists that one must make their own luck and not rely on chance.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that she wants to live her life on her own terms and that she will not live forever. She refuses to be cowed by others and tells the listener to stand tall and not back down. The song ends on a hopeful note as Yoon Mi Rae affirms that it is indeed her life and she will live it as she sees fit.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't a song for the brokenhearted
This song is not meant to be for those who have suffered from heartbreak
No silent prayer for the faithdeparted
No prayers will be offered for those who have lost faith
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
I refuse to just blend in with everyone else
You're gonna hear my voice When I shout it out loud
I will use my voice to make sure I am heard
It's my life
I have control over my own life
It's now or never
I must act now before it's too late
I ain't gonna live forever
I am not immortal and will eventually die
I just want to live while I'm alive
I want to enjoy my life while I still can
My heart is like an open highway
My heart is open to new experiences and opportunities
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I will do things my own way, just like Frank Sinatra did
This is for the ones who stood their ground
This song is dedicated to those who have stood up for themselves and their beliefs
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
This is also dedicated to those named Tommy and Gina who refused to back down
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
The future will only become more difficult
Luck ain't even lucky got to make your own breaks
Luck alone will not lead to success; one must create their own opportunities
Better stand tall when they're calling you out
One must remain strong when they are being criticized
Don't bend don't break baby don't back down
Do not give in to pressure and stay committed to your beliefs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S. Sambora, Max Martin
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