Story Behind The Song
This song is actually semi-autobiographical, borne out of an experience I had at a beach one day. At one point in time, I had very long hair - typical "rocker" style shag. I was far-removed from any sense of being rebellious or connected with any 60's ide
Song Description
A song about coming to terms with being far too worried about what other people think of you.
| Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Uptight, Jovial |
Subject |
Judgement, Life |
| Similar Artists |
A-Ha, The Fixx |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
So optimistic that my car won?t fall apart
As I take on this curve
Still, would I be here if I hadn?t gone too far
And let ?em question my nerve?
There?s always something to prove
So much to lose
Hey, it?s an average day in my shallow life
Hey, a typical day in my shallow life
Hey, this is everyday in my shallow life
That?s right!
Down on the boardwalk like a lion in the sun
Long hair, torn jeans
?Got any sheets, man? Hey you know you look the part?
I didn?t know what it means
I could have just walked away
What role did I play?
Hey, it?s an average day in my shallow life
Hey, just a typical day in my shallow life
Hey, this is everyday in my shallow life
That?s right!
In the vain game of life, I score
I pay the price then I?m back for more
Until it?s over
There?s always something to prove
So much to lose
Hey, it?s an average day in my shallow life
Hey, a typical day in my shallow life
Hey, this is everyday in my shallow life
Hey, I don?t want to stay in my shallow life
That?s right!