This Is The Life
Embrace the Chaos: Defying Judgments and Living Your Truth
Lyrics
And when they tell you that you don't know what you're doing now
Facing criticism about not understanding current actions.
And when they tell you that you're not the one to live your life
Being told that one is not fit to lead their own life.
And when they tell you that they think that you're just marking time
Accused of merely passing time without purpose.
And when they tell you that they think that you're in trouble now
Suggested trouble or difficulties in the current situation.
And when they tell you that you're wasting the best years of your life
Being told that the best years are being wasted.
And when they tell you that you'll never get a single thing right
Criticized for a perceived inability to do anything right.
Well, put up a fight
Encouragement to resist and stand up against criticism.
But this is the life
Despite challenges, the current life situation is acknowledged.
No matter what they say, you know that
Affirmation that the current situation is one's chosen life.
This is the life
Reiteration that the present circumstances constitute life.
For better or worse, it'll stay that way
Acceptance that life, whether good or bad, is consistent.
And when they tell you that they think they've got you figured out
Others claim to understand one's personality or motives.
And when they tell you that they think they know what makes you tick
Assumption that others think they know what motivates the person.
And when they step with their 12-point program for being like them
Critique of a prescribed program for conformity.
And when they tell you that you're blowing every chance you get
Accused of squandering opportunities presented.
And when they tell you that you're setting up a life of regret
Suggested creation of a life filled with remorse.
And when they tell you that you just can't get a single thing straight
Claiming inability to do anything correctly according to others.
Well, it's too late
Recognition that change is no longer possible.
But this is the life
Reiteration that the current situation is life.
No matter what they say, you know that
Affirmation despite external opinions.
This is the life
Life, whether positive or negative, is acknowledged.
For better or worse, it'll stay that way
Acceptance that life remains constant despite judgments.
And when they gather ‘round like a covey of witches with their sneering pity
Describing others gathering to criticize with disdain.
Tell them sons of bitches
An assertive response to those who criticize.
Tell them sons of bitches
Repetition emphasizing a strong response to criticism.
Tell them sons of bitches
Continued emphasis on a strong response to criticism.
And this is the life
Affirmation that the current situation is life.
And this is the life
Reiteration that the present circumstances constitute life.
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