Living Colour - This Is The Life Lyrics






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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  1. T.... P....

    The best song there is. Message and music

  2. T.... ....

    saw them live last year. This song completely went off! Awesome

  3. V.... V....

    Such a powerful and positive song, by a powerful and positive band!

  4. K.... H....

    Epic......

  5. J.... R....

    " I listen to this in my car man feeling sorry for the tree i'm gonna hit! Crazy, right!"
    Jack is dead
    Good for Jack. Good for Trees.
    Thanks you Jack.

  6. C.... ....

    no 1 band in the world.

  7. b.... c....

    Fucking BIG THE SONG🙏

  8. P.... P....

    living colour ...the best band in this life that i have

  9. R.... G....

    the best chorus that i ever heard in my life..."thiiiiiiissss is the liiiiiife you háave"...damn

  10. D.... M....

    as I'd listened to this album from the begin to end, I thought "Solace of You" was the pinnacle of this masterpiece. But I was not prepared for the epic, final song.

  11. G.... V....

    1 HELL....OF....A....SONG!!!!!

  12. R.... ....

    You know why a Living Colour are so cool? Because they spell colour the correct way!

  13. c.... j....

    wow,man.Twenty years on this song still puts my hair on end,gives me goosebumps and makes me so happy I had a band round the time these guys were about,with alice in Chains,Soundgarden,Pearl Jam Stone Temple Pilots, Metallica,what a life!

  14. L.... Y....

    The way he belts out the last line of the song... Perfect!

  15. B.... ....

    Will Calhoun's skill and imagination on the kit inspired me to play outside the box as a young drummer. Love how he explores different avenues in the groove.

  16. G.... ....

    Will a los 2:30...

  17. C.... T....

    Most underated band in history....

  18. E.... G....

    tha last 25 seconds of this song are the best. the triangle and all...

  19. H.... M....

    A rarity to find a band that release an album that is better than their debut long player. Times Up is up there with the classic rock albums in my lifetime such as Nirvana's 'nevermind'

  20. J.... M....

    The best band in the World

  21. T.... L....

    Love these guys. The last verse of this song means so much to me. I am closing in on 60 and these guys seem to transcend time with some of their songs and messages.

  22. T.... D....

    i bought this cd on it's release date and i have to admit i slept on this particular gem a bit... powerful message and still relevant to this day

  23. E.... 4....

    This is by far my favorite LC song, I can not hear this loud enough!!! The beat dropping at 0:59 is flawless!! One thing Ive noticed about LC is that you can hear every word Glover sings in their songs! Only band from the genre that Im aware of, that I can say that!

  24. A.... o....

    Muy buena musica

  25. c.... ....

    Maintenant on doit se taper Bieber, Drake, Taylor Swift, Young Thug, Luis Fonsi et toute les pisseuses qui croient que hurler c'est chanter...

  26. b.... ....

    The best ending track to an album ever, next to Eclipse off of dark side of the moon. Awesome stuff!

  27. L.... E....

    Face melting Vernon.

  28. G.... E....

    Solamente GENIAL!!

  29. R.... G....

    This is music

  30. J.... L....

    After almost 3 decades......this is still one of my favorite songs ever.

  31. c.... c....

    The intro alone is amazing!!!!

  32. W.... B....

    Very powerful song about the way we all must face life and be our best!

  33. J.... M....

    Yo este disco le tengo en vinilo y hace años que no lo escuchaba. Me sigue gustando tanto como el primer dia. Nunca me cansare de escuchar a Living Colour.

  34. w.... s....

    Popped in my head on my way to work this morning wondering if it was really great or was it just the time I was living... You know nostalgia. But no the song is greatness even here in 2018

    w.... s....

    william scruggs This song will be greatness in 3018.

  35. R.... S....

    What a perfect song. 'Time's up' changed my conception of music, real masterpiece, played it so many times I consumed the cd!

    R.... S....

    The tape-cassette also.

  36. M.... W....

    In another life no one ever hurt you

  37. A.... C....

    They were just in Nashville last month I wanted to see them but I was out of town on vacation, maybe next time!

  38. B.... ....

    Vernon. Reid. That is all.

  39. T.... ....

    This song has been my base for so long, always appreciate what you’ve earned!

  40. E.... Y....

    one of favorite songs

  41. T.... A....

    Phenomenal Song!! I have loved Living Colour since '88.

  42. P.... W....

    Incredible Song in it's entirety

  43. M.... L....

    This is therapy for all those in denial, for all those afraid to become who they are, for all those hoping for an afterlife "where the last are first and the first are last." this song helped me through some heavy depression during my midlife crises, THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ADULT!!! The first time through I wept. Then I went through ten years of transformation. Now, there is only one word: "YES!" OMG my life is so perfect now. Thank you Living Color for helping me get here. Why is everybody in 2017 copying your hair style!!!!

  44. L.... T....

    Worked at CBS with first two albums; best band ever. Today I listen to this when I need to know I'm not alone.

  45. J.... W....

    ONE OF THEIR best albums

  46. a.... ....

    From 5:06 onwards: EPIC. Will's drums are absolutely immense, completely in keeping with the climax of the song and album.

  47. s.... ....

    Treat it like it's special.
    so much we take for granted and yet, it's all that we have.
    This album is special for me. I take it out only when I need it.

  48. d.... G....

    Well it makes everyone equally to struggle and change some opinions.

  49. S.... D....

    3:14 saw this tour 8th row center

  50. F.... ....

    Absolutely amazing song. I've been listening to these guys since middle school in the late 80s.

  51. X.... N....

    all out

  52. J.... H....

    mooier kan niet

  53. S.... ....

    Never heard this track before. So good!

  54. J.... P....

    Awesome song. Awesome band. Part of America was so blinded by skin color than actually listening and appreciating the musical genius. A shame.

  55. R.... N....

    my all time favourite band. i saw this 1990 in finland ruisrock festival. i was 16 and i knew all the lyrics, i sang like crazy and was so exited😀

  56. P.... E....

    mmmmm.......

  57. R.... D....

    I LOVE THIS SONG

  58. R.... D....

    I LOVE THIS SONG

  59. 1.... ....

    This band had it all: Musical genius, lyrical sanity and an amazing presence. I'm glad they're back, and even though they (and I) are much older than my first listening in the 80's, I'd love to see them live.

  60. J.... D....

    One of THEE best bands of the 90's. Reminds me of Bad Brains. These cats should have been way bigger and HUGE NOW!

  61. C.... C....

    if salvador Dalí played guitar.. it would sound a bit like this...or Rene magritte..or..god?

  62. K.... A....

    I find living color a band I would actually watch live performances and their music is inspiration to listen more.

  63. K.... H....

    Timeless words to this song

  64. R.... B....

    The most underrated band of 20th century?

    R.... B....

    absolutely

    R.... B....

    Budgie, but yeah Living Colour's up there too

    R.... B....

    Living Colour and King's X

    R.... B....

    no shit

    R.... B....

    with the song that should be played in shool at least once every year

  65. K.... R....

    This is probably my single most influential track of the 90s - ahead of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Radiohead and all those giants.

  66. S.... o....

    Musical genius with a message ALL of us can learn from.

  67. A.... L....

    lovely lyrics! great song

  68. j.... ....

    WOW. Why was this band not bigger. Vernon Reid!

    j.... ....

    Take a wild guess "why".....America has a serious problem with skin colour!

  69. t.... ....

    Super underrated album....near perfection!

  70. P.... D....

    this lyric is a slap on the face! Great band!

  71. R.... F....

    Well this music , says everything.

  72. K.... P....

    Love the guitar solo.

  73. J.... ....

    Gods of music!

  74. R.... m....

    How in the world this isn't in their best of album "Everything is Possible" is beyond me.

  75. B.... o....

    Most fave Living Colour track ever. Consoled me as a "break up tune" in '90, now I'm watching my kids running around to it. Funny how things work out,.... This is the Life we have indeed.

  76. B.... L....

    Vernon Reid guitar GOD!

  77. d.... ....

    My favorite Living Colour song. Great band & I can't wait for the new album :)

  78. C.... ....

    what a great song.

  79. m.... ....

    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

    THIS IS THE LIFE YOU HAVE

  80. s.... ....

    Hands down my favourite Living Colour track of ALL TIME! Lyrically, musically, it is just off the chart. Corey's vocal on this not human! God himself is singing this joint!

    s.... ....

    Ah, but the beauty of it is exactly how HUMAN it is. ;)

  81. H.... M....

    Does my heart good to hear others feel this song like I do. 
    And the way Corey bends his very last vocal note up.....ahh god, man.  Combine that with the lyrics - bliss. 

  82. T.... C....

    sad thing is if u were to tell everyone u know only 10% would give it a go

  83. D.... F....

    deep lyrics, explosive riff, strong and agile voice !!! thks

  84. H.... 8....

    Funk metal :D

  85. M.... B....

    fookin spank me sideways, what a tune, just about blew me kok off!! wickedly perfect!

    M.... B....

    @Marty Birkinshaw spank me sideways! hehehe

  86. D.... ....

    i was around 15 when i got this record. felt like the first grown up purchase i ever made, before that i used to get mc hammer and stuff. after that the grunge bands came out ... a truly incredible era for music. haven't heard this song in years but the music and the message still slays me, just like it did a quarter of a century ago

    D.... ....

    Wishing the best Patrick !

    D.... ....

    i was in middle school when i got this... same!

    D.... ....

    i relate to that a lot. I was 14. first purchase too. cassette. it was transparent, i thought that made it even more special. i lived in a pension and had two posters of them on the wall by my bed. Every other guy was into Metallica G n R and the old stuff Hendrix etc.

    D.... ....

    Dave-O This is the truth.

    D.... ....

    I know what you mean MC hammer still slays me too (joke :-)

  87. s.... b....

    Of all places, Parramatta , Sydney. 2006. LEGEND.

  88. s.... b....

    As far as I am concerned. "Time's Up" is the greatest {Rock Funk Pop Fusion} Album of all time and the day I saw them was the day I gave in.  :} 

    s.... b....

    This is 1 BADASS BAND!!!!
    PERIOD!!!!!

  89. M.... R....

    one of the best

  90. B.... ....

    Just EPIC from start to finish.

  91. C.... ....

    A hidden gem, this. Let´s stay hidden and let the tube´s seeker find it!

  92. B.... V....

    beautiful and poignant, with one of Vernon's best solos to boot.

  93. 0.... ....

    why the fuck when i type the name of this it gets me to someone's called amy mcdonald song

  94. H.... M....

    me too, bro.

  95. H.... M....

    Good music does that.

    Peace and best to you.

  96. H.... B....

    I can only agree with even more agreeance. (sp?)

  97. H.... B....

    I am so glad to your chokes....I now know I am not alone...this song made SUCH a difference in my entire life.

  98. H.... B....

    Goosebumps. EVERY time.

  99. H.... M....

    The way Corey bends that note up at 6:07....damn....such feeling.