A friend of mine recently ?reminded me of the band, Living Colour. They were a punk funk band that received best new artist in 1989, then disappearred. While I was reviewing their songs, I remembered this song. This song literally changed my life.?
I had always lived with the idea that things would change or get better. I thought that when (fill in the blank) happened, I would be happy. ?Listening to this song over and over again while working out, I realized this is the life I have. It was a gentle, or not so gentle, reminder to get on with things.?
I left my long term boyfriend, enrolled in graduate school and never looked back.?
Today, I wanted to share with you the lyrics to this song. ?I don’t think I could say this any better. The link will take to you listen to the song.
This Is The Life?
Living Colour?
In another life
You might have been a genius
In another life
You might have been a star
In another life
Your face might have been perfect
In another life
You’d drive a better car
In another life
All your jokes are funny
In another life
Your heart is free from fear
In another life
You make a lot of money
In this other life
Everything is clear
In another life
You’re always the hero
In another life
You always win the game
In another life
No one ever cheats you
In another life
You never have to change
In another life
Your friends never desert you
In another life
You never have to cry
In another life
No one ever hurts you
In this other life
Your loved-ones never die
But this is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life
In another life
You’re always the victim
In another life
You’re always the thief
In another life
You are always lonely
In this other life
There is no relief
In your real life
Treat it like it’s special
In your real life
Try to be more kind
In your real life
Think of those that love you
In this real life
Try to be less blind
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This is a great song. I haven’t heard it in quite some time. Happy Trails on this journey we call life.
I love this song but I have never stopped to read the lyrics before. More people should take them to heart.
XOXOXO
I think I thought that, but I am getting sidetracked. Thanks for the reminder and for the visit.
To be treasured. Thanks for being part of the moment.
You have inspired me to do a post this week, thanks. Click on my name.
Those lyrics are great, Claudia. It’s a better way of saying, “Bloom where you’re planted.”