It's My Life
The Animals
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It's a hard world to get a break in All the good things have been taken But girl there are ways to make certain things pay Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable some day Hear what I say I'm gonna ride the serpent No more time spent sweatin' rent Hear my command I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use Holdin' me down, stick around But baby (baby) Remember (remember) It's my life and I'll do what I want It's my mind and I'll think what I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day I'll treat you real fine There'll be women and their fortunes Who just want to mother orphans Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' the rye Takin' all I can get, no regrets When I, openly lie And leave only money Believe me honey, that money Can you believe, I ain't no saint No complaints So girl go out Hand it out And baby (baby) Remember (remember) It's my life and I'll do what I want It's my mind and I'll think what I want Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime But some day I'll treat you real fine (It's my life and I'll do what I want) Don't push me (It's my mind and I'll think what I want) It's my life (It's my life and I'll do what I want) And I can do what I want (It's my mind and I'll think what I want) You can't tell me (It's my life and I'll do what I want) I'll do what I want
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Written by: JIMMY COLETTE, ROB KABULA, ROGER MIRET, VINNIE CAPPUCCHIO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Animals" originated from Newcastle, England. They were inspired by various music genres such as R&B and Blues, and emerged during the British invasion period, where British bands started gaining popularity in the U.S.
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Song Release"It's My Life" was released in October 1965 in the UK and the U.S.
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Song PerformanceThe song quickly became a hit, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of "It's My Life" were the work of Roger Atkins and Carl D'Errico. The song vividly expresses themes of defiance and independence, following the common narrative of many of The Animals' songs.
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Lead VocalistEric Burdon, the lead vocalist of "The Animals", is often remembered for the dramatic delivery of this song. He also contributed to the band's other hits, such as "The House of the Rising Sun."
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Music GenreThe song falls under the genre of British Blues Rock.
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Band BreakupDespite the song's success, the band found themselves struggling with internal disputes and managerial issues. This led to "The Animals" disbanding in 1966, a year after the release of "It's My Life".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, notably by pop singer Bruce Springsteen during his live performances.
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Film Appearance"It's My Life" featured in many films, including Martin Scorsese's 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street."
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LegacyEven though "The Animals" didn't have an extensive lifespan, their music, including "It's My Life", continues to be regarded as one of the most noteworthy UK contributions to rock music.
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