Fine Life
cordovas Lyrics
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But certainly not where the action is.
It's just me and my wife and my kids and my friends stop by sometimes
It′s a fine life, fine as I ever known
I wake up in the morning, make a little coffee
Shake and I cough and I'm lost in my songs again
It's just me and my wife and my kids, god damn, I′m a full grown man
It′s a fine life
A fine life, fine as I ever known
I ain't trying to spend a minute of my short existence
On hating and fighting, good lord knows
I ain′t that proud
But I can still get loud
It's a fine life,
It′s a fine life
Just as fine as I ever known,
Just as fine as I ever known
As fine as I ever known,
Just as fine as I ever known
The lyrics of Cordovas’ song “Fine Life” convey a sense of contentment and acceptance with one’s circumstances. The singer describes living on the outskirts of the city, not quite in the suburbs and certainly not where the action is. Despite this, he finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, like making coffee in the morning and getting lost in his music. He revels in the company of his wife, kids, and occasional visits from friends. The repetition of the phrase “fine life” throughout the song emphasizes the singer’s satisfaction with his lot in life, and his refusal to dwell on negativity or conflict.
The final lines of the song provide a contrast to the singer’s earlier statements, as he proclaims that he does not want to spend his life “hating and fighting,” although he admits he can still get loud. This suggests that he has come to a place of acceptance not only with his external circumstances but also with his internal struggles. The lyrics overall express a kind of simple optimism, emphasizing that life can be enjoyable even in its ordinary moments, and that inner peace is possible even in the midst of chaos and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
I live out on the edge of the city, ain?t quite the suburbs, But certainly not where the action is.
I reside in a location that is not exactly suburban, but also not situated in the hub of the city's activity.
It's just me and my wife and my kids and my friends stop by sometimes, It's a fine life, fine as I ever known
My family is all I need, and occasionally my friends visit too. Life may not be fancy, but it's all I could ever ask for.
I wake up in the morning, make a little coffee, Shake and I cough and I'm lost in my songs again, It's just me and my wife and my kids, god damn, I'm a full grown man
Every morning starts with coffee and music, and I am proud to be a grown man with my wife and children by my side.
I ain't trying to spend a minute of my short existence, On hating and fighting, good lord knows, I ain't that proud, But I can still get loud
Life is too short to waste time on negativity and aggression, although I have my moments of strong emotions.
It's a fine life, It's a fine life, Just as fine as I ever known, Just as fine as I ever known, As fine as I ever known, Just as fine as I ever known
Overall, life is great and I wouldn't want it any other way. It's just as fine as it has always been.
Writer(s): Joe Firstman, Brian Wright
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