Lyrics
And now the end is near
Expressing awareness that the end of life is approaching.
And so I face the final curtain
Facing the final moments or challenges of life.
My friend, I'll say it clear
Addressing a friend, conveying a clear message.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
Presenting one's case or life story with confidence and certainty.
I've lived, a life that's full
Reflecting on a full and rich life.
I travelled each and every highway
Having experienced and explored various paths in life.
And more, much more than this
Acknowledging a life that exceeds conventional norms.
I did it my way
Emphasizing the commitment to living life on one's own terms.
Regrets, I've had a few
Admitting to some regrets but asserting their scarcity.
But then again, too few to mention
Highlighting the limited number of regrets.
I did what I had to do
Stating the necessity of doing what had to be done.
I saw it through, without exemption
Successfully completing tasks without exemptions.
I planned each chartered course
Carefully planning and navigating life's courses.
Each careful step along the by-way
Taking deliberate and cautious steps along the way.
And more, much more than this
Reiterating a life that surpasses conventional experiences.
I did it, my way
Affirming the commitment to doing things in one's own way.
Yes, there were times
Acknowledging challenging moments in the past.
I'm sure you knew
Assuming that others were aware of personal challenges.
When I bit off, more than I could chew
Admitting to taking on more than one could handle.
And through it all, when there was doubt
Facing doubt and challenges head-on.
I ate it up and spit it out
Confronting difficulties and overcoming them.
I faced it all, and I stood tall
Facing challenges with resilience and pride.
And did it my way
Reiterating the commitment to doing things one's own way.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
Experiencing the various emotions of love, laughter, and tears.
I've had my fill, my share of losing
Acknowledging both victories and losses in life.
And now, as tears subside
Reflecting on the fading of emotional turmoil.
I find it all so amusing
Finding amusement in the overall journey of life.
To think I did all that
Contemplating the magnitude of past achievements.
And may I say, not in a shy way
Asserting that achievements were not downplayed or modestly stated.
Oh no, oh no not me
Rejecting humility and stating that the speaker did things boldly.
I did it my way
Reiterating the commitment to doing things one's own way.
For what is a man, what has he got?
Reflecting on the essence of a man's identity.
If not himself, then he has naught
Emphasizing the importance of individuality.
To say the things he truly feels
Advocating for genuine self-expression.
And not the word of one who kneels
Contrasting authentic expression with submissive compliance.
The record shows, I took the blows
Referring to facing challenges and criticism boldly.
And did it my way
Reiterating the commitment to doing things one's own way.
The record shows, I took the blows
Repeating the acknowledgment of facing challenges boldly.
And did it my way
Affirming the commitment to doing things one's own way.
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