Story Behind The Song
Fist recorded for Avenue of America in 1972. Was a top forty hit in Canada and number one in two breakout markets. Rerecorded in 2007 for my CD It's a Beautiful World.
Song Description
Notes on the validity of being a bit of both which can apply to race, religion or sexuality or being in two states of mind at the same time
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool |
Subject |
Life, Existence |
| Similar Artists |
Lou Reed |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Bit of Both
I happened to be born with a bit of both
One foot in one land the other on another coast
The sides never listen when I say I'm happy where I stand
It's not that I'm uncertain but they say I'm bound to lose
If I don't take a stand. They both want me to choose
But I'm happy to be born with a bit of both
Happy to be born with a bit of both.
Well they lock me up and strap me down
Send me away and throw me in another town
It's fight to eat and fight to breathe. Yeah.
It's not that I'm uncertain but they say I'm bound to lose
If I don't take a stand. They both want me to choose
But I'm happy to be born with a bit of both
Happy to be born with a bit of both.
Look to the right a bit of both
Look to the left a bit of both
Move on down look around
A bit of both, a bit of both
I happened to be born with a traveling sign
One half tied to a railroad line
One foot in the sky one foot in the grave. Yeah
It's not that I'm uncertain and I couldn't say I'm bored
But there's no chance when they're doin' it in the name of the Lord
But I'm happy to be born with a bit of both
Happy to be born with a bit of both.
Solo to fade.