PHIL OCHS
- My Life Lyrics / with translationsMy life was once a joy to me
Never knowing, I was growing, every day
My life was once a toy to me
And I wound it and I found it, ran away
So, I raced through the night with a face at my feet
Like a God I would write, all the melodies were sweet
And the women were white, it was easy to survive
My life was so alive
My life was once a flag to me
And I waved it and behaved like I was told
My life was once a drag to me
And I loudly and I proudly lost control
I was drawn by a dream, I was loved by a lie
Every serf on the scene begged me to buy
But I slipped through the scheme, so lucky to fail
My life was not for sale
My life is now a myth to me
Like the drifter, with his laughter in the dawn
My life is now a death to me
So, I'll mold it and I'll hold it till I'm born
So, I turned to the land where I'm so out of place
Throw a curse on the plan in return for the grace
To know where I stand, take everything I own
Take your tap from my bone and leave my life alone
My life alone
Never knowing, I was growing, every day
My life was once a toy to me
And I wound it and I found it, ran away
So, I raced through the night with a face at my feet
Like a God I would write, all the melodies were sweet
And the women were white, it was easy to survive
My life was so alive
My life was once a flag to me
And I waved it and behaved like I was told
My life was once a drag to me
And I loudly and I proudly lost control
I was drawn by a dream, I was loved by a lie
But I slipped through the scheme, so lucky to fail
My life was not for sale
My life is now a myth to me
Like the drifter, with his laughter in the dawn
My life is now a death to me
So, I'll mold it and I'll hold it till I'm born
So, I turned to the land where I'm so out of place
Throw a curse on the plan in return for the grace
To know where I stand, take everything I own
Take your tap from my bone and leave my life alone
My life alone
Facts about My Life
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My Life is written and performed by Phil Ochs.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Phil Ochs's album "Rehearsals for Retirement" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Phil Ochs's 'My Life' shows how people progress through their entire life journey between birth and death. The lyrics of my life mainly show different emotional states which include reflection, angst, joy, despair and solitude. The song shows how important it is to lose your innocence while you discover yourself and realize your dreams and rebel against society and search for purpose and need to be alone. The lyrics show mature content which includes strong language that might be unsuitable for younger listeners. The content displays intricate emotional and life experiences which only older teens and adults can comprehend.
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My Life falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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My Life song length is 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Who wrote My Life lyrics?
My Life is written and performed by Phil Ochs.
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When was My Life released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Phil Ochs's album "Rehearsals for Retirement" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind My Life lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Phil Ochs's 'My Life' shows how people progress through their entire life journey between birth and death. The lyrics of my life mainly show different emotional states which include reflection, angst, joy, despair and solitude. The song shows how important it is to lose your innocence while you discover yourself and realize your dreams and rebel against society and search for purpose and need to be alone. The lyrics show mature content which includes strong language that might be unsuitable for younger listeners. The content displays intricate emotional and life experiences which only older teens and adults can comprehend.
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Which genre is My Life?
My Life falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song My Life?
My Life song length is 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Phil OchsRecord Label(s): 2007 A&M Records
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