I am 38, and I've loved music all my life. For some reason I am discovering Billy Joel now. It is the same wonderful and special feeling as when I discovered the Beatles, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Elton John, Stevie Wonder... Each new song I find is a gem of music, feellings and styles. It's a wonderful experience that doesn't happen many times in life and I didn't expect it to have at this age. Thank you Billy Joel.
I first knew of this from the Tom Hanks show Bosom Buddies. And even when it first came out, apparently it was a smash hit in the Philippines because the same year in the Philippines this Filipino movie was playing it in the background. I thought that’s pretty cool that this music was that so well received.
A song dedicated to finding yourself and not letting people tell you how to live your life. Perfect meaning, and such a catchy song. Billy Joel is definitely a genius
Just bought 38 acres and plan to build a log house. I’m 70 and my hubby 73. All our friends think we’re crazy but it’s OUR life! This song is so appropriate! Don’t listen to the nay-sayers!! 😄👍
Sounds great!! I have 7.5 acres. I'm turning mine into pasture of wildflowers!! Do what I want. My husband died 2017 after being married for almost 50 years!! 💜✌️☮️
I feel the same. This is the theme of my freedom and independence. Every time I sing this song I am singing to all the people who wanted to dictate how I should live my life, to the ones that they wanted to impose their limiting beliefs on me, to the ones that bullied me, to the ones that hurt me. It’s my life.
Been there, done that. By 30 I had been to 29 countries. Joined the Army after college and never looked back. As Sinatra then later Jay-Z said, I did it my way.
Idk about depression, but I'm actually listening to this right now to help get over my social anxiety long enough to go into the kitchen and microwave some leftovers in front of my roommate. I think about this song every time I have to force myself to do something that makes me anxious and it actually kinda helps.
When I was eight years old I heard this song on my daddy's radio. Now I'm 45, and a few days ago, I heard it again in my car and absolutely caught fire again!! Can't stop listening to it right now! Thank you, Billy Joel, for bringing back good old memories and for writing this first class song!!
I have written a song called This is my life. It’s about deciding what you want in life and going after it! th-cam.com/video/GoYLxG1LMiw/w-d-xo.html it would be amazing if you could give it a listen and comment your thoughts on the comments of my TH-cam videos 💕🎶💃
1978 /18 just married this album played at my reception hahaha 1988 /divorced 2024 / 64 a great grandma and still SINGLE!! Living my best panther life!! Retired and can play all day, and prowl all night! Live your life for you!!!
Same a me married 1980 at 20 divorced at 54 with someone for 10 yrs, splitup felt depressed but remembered this song and after playing it again its like the clouds have lifted I feel so much better
Don't give advice about what you don''t know. Not all mothers (or fathers) are good people. If being a parent made you a good person, child protective services wouldn't need to exist.
Good ol Billy and "My Life." Telling people to take a hike and mind their own damn business for over 46 years and still going strong. "Go ahead with your own life. LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!" Thanks a million Billy
I have written a song called This is my life. It’s about deciding what you want in life and going after it! th-cam.com/video/GoYLxG1LMiw/w-d-xo.html it would be amazing if you could give it a listen and comment your thoughts on the comments of my TH-cam videos 💕🎶💃
In any sort of relationship also,especially when your with someone who's the complete opposite of you,in my case. It's ok though,divorce is on the horizon😊
Got a call from an old friend We used to be real close Said he couldn't go on the American way Closed the shop, sold the house Bought a ticket to the West Coast Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A. I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time They will tell you you can't sleep alone In a strange place Then they'll tell you you can't sleep With somebody else Ah, but sooner or later you sleep In your own space Either way it's okay You wake up with yourself I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone
I thank Alan for introducing me to this song , whenever someone tells I can't do something I just sing the hook to them and I feel at peace. Thanks Alan 😀
My life by Billy Joel made it to number 1 on 11/16/1978 in the nation and I was on my way to duty in the Philippines in the Navy at the Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay, the very best tour of duty I ever had when I was in the Navy. A few months later my late wife & I got married on April 5, 1979 and we stayed married up to March 6, 2010 when she passed away a month shy of being married 31 years. It was my theme song for years. My life by Billy Joel is my favorite Billy Joel song, my other favorite Billy Joel song is She's always a woman to me which was played a lot on radio stations in the Philippines in April & May of 1979.
I came across this song on a reel on FB. FB lead me here and this is my FIRST time hearing this!!! This track is singing straight FACTS!!! When you distance yourself from toxic people and their behaviors, you get a sense of “I don’t give a f*** attitude” and this is the BEST VERSION of yourself and being at peace. This song speaks so many volumes
Baby, what you just said has been my anthem since the early 90’s…. and after ‘coming out’, this song says more than I ever knew it could.. I’m glad you found it👍👍🏳️🌈👍
I first heard this song around 40 years ago and it was always a favorite as a kid and young teen. Glad to hear you've discovered it now all these years later. So cool that good music is timeless and cross generational
I'm sure you've checked out more of his stuff by now, but if you haven't, you should check out "I'm movin' out". Very similar vibe- old school, lively, upbeat, one truth bomb after another.
My mother's favorite song. She introduced this song to me as a kid, and I'm forever grateful. Not only does this song also apply to me, but also, further, to people who I know. In a twisted sense, I'm the cause of others to feel this song to be applied to, as well. Yes, this song may be a testament to the philosophy, "Friends come and go", but we all need to go on our own path, eventually. Either way, this is a timeless classic.
I'm 47 and finally cutting off my toxic mother after almost 50 years of abuse. It's taken this long to even work out how abusive she is and what she's done to my head. There's actually nothing wrong with my head but my body is so full of tension (and a bit wrecked from drugs & alcohol, trying to cope). It's her who needs a team of psychiatrists. Covert emotional abuse can be worse than obvious abuse and go on for a lot longer. I hope this helps someone ❣️
I also cut off my toxic mother when I hit 43, I decided that I could no longer tip toe around her constant criticism and demeaning me in front of others because she is a mother. Her ego is such that she admits no wrong and expects her children to acquiesce to her always. I had fucking had it and have not spoken with her for over a decade. Do I miss her, not at all. Do I love her, not sure. However, I refused to live the remaining possible half of my life unhappy. All the best.
proud of you. i feel you so much. people always say oh you have to love your mother don't matter what. fuck that. we must choose ourselves and being happy at all costs
@@zoe5154 thats the road to more depression i think.you must forgive her.the fact that you realise what mistakes she had done makes you emotionally smart.and when you see her parents and their mistakes on your mother you will understand why she was acting that way.understand,forgive,move on without hate.that feeling really can eat a healthy man alive by its own.
My parents are being stressful right now, mainly my dad, but I couldn’t handle it and went outside to my car and turned the radio on. After just two songs this came on and I turned the volume up so loudly, it was like a sign from the universe that eventually everything would be fine ❤️ came here to listen again and comment ❤️ Have faith loves, things will get better I promise and never feel bad for taking time for yourself
its crazy how everyone in the comments have entirely different reason why this song speaks to them - from toxic parents, shitty friends and relationships, to pursuing careers and lifestyles those around you disapprove of. it takes a great songwriter to be able to tie so many experiences together
My dad was more dominating than strict. It took me a long time and couch sessions to get me through most of it, but a lot still comes back to haunt me from time to time.
My mom was kind of strict. More of a sensitive soul but getting her pissed off wasn’t a great idea. My dad was the strict one. He had a tone that would make the hairs on the back of the neck stand up. He was pretty good with a boot in the ass or a belt on the ass but that was for rare occasions. Could tell he was from German ancestry, very much his way or no way.
Although not intended, this is one of the most emotional songs for me. I remember listening to this song on the way to visit my grandad in hospital not thinking much of it at the time. After he passed, I was having a really bad day missing him and as I was walking home put my music on shuffle and this was the first song that came on. When I actually stopped to listen to the lyrics, in particular the chorus, I started crying it was like my grandad was telling me he was okay where he was and he didn’t want to come ‘home’. It comforts me listening to it as I feel like it’s my grandad telling me that he’s okay and that he wants me to move on and live my life to the fullest.
I went to his (probably the last) concert at Tokyo yesterday. This song was the opening song, and soon after he started playing the prelude, the audience got pumped up! It was one of the greatest night in my life and their lives who were there!! I’ll never forget the moment of the live forever.
How can this song have only 9.5M views. I don't care what you say, this song deserves second chance on billboards #1. Either way it's okay, we know it's a great tune and it's alright.
This song is awsome. The lyrics is so contemporary and the piano is just a ton of fun. Everytime I hear this song after a long time I go on a binge and spend a week listening. This week a dude at work was humming it and it stuck in my head. This was wednesday. Today is sunday and I've listened to it more times than I remember. It's always like this.
Lately those high piano key notes at the end of the song were coming up in my memory so here I am. Even though I never bought an album of his, I grew up with Billy Joel on morning radio in Philadelphia. Billy’s music was a huge part of my world growing up, and songs like this one and Allentown defined the mood of everything in my environment. The 90s was a total departure, and his presence waned, but he’s always going to be there. Captain Jack was another one that hit me at work the other day. I’ve got to tell you these are definitely young, restless songs about youth and the aversion to sacrifice without meaning, but I work a tough job now and I promise you it’s nothing like Billy’s songs if you’ve found your center and your life has yielded you some things. It doesn’t have to be a ‘dead end.’ That said, Billy’s songs serve more to me now, not as a cynical disdain for labor, but as a warning not to succumb to your narcissism - they’re more like examples of what happens when you lose the plot for a self-centered lack of imagination, which I’m happy to say is not caused by hard work and sacrifice, as long as you know what you’re serving.
Amazing Song, it gave me a perspective on looking at my situation I’m going through with my daughter a different light, I feel free and less stressed about her now ❤️
I was 11 when I first heard this song. I remember it was and still is the most life affirming song ever recorded. This song and Movin’ Out(Anthony’s Song), another life affirming song. I’m 59 and I still listen to these great songs.
I dedicate this song to a toxic online friend group who constantly stalks me after I wanted to cut ties with them. "I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone"
When I'm complainin' 'bout life & someone says (sarcastically) "poor you, you're a victim of circumstances", I automatically reply "I never said that" :D Thank you, Billy Joel!!
Thanks for my uncle to love music and played this when I was a kid! I can see myself at that moment I first heard it! I was jumping around enjoying it. Hanging out with my freshly out of the Army uncle. He hadn’t married yet! Not a miserable man back then. Bought his new camaro and dating his first wife. I remember they taking me to the park and being on the swings! I’m glad my aunts and uncle letting me Tagalog on their dates.
If anyone is reading this: You aren't "too" fat. You aren't "too" skinny. you aren't "too" ugly. you aren't "too" annoying . you are perfect the way you are. Just dont listen to anyone else. This is you. This will forever be you. And i hope you are as proud of you as i am!❤️ i love you!
@Jack Bergman many people are telling other people they should change their Lifestyle. and the Song says "this is my life" thats why i wanted to spread some positivity!
@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 i'm sorry, ofc there are people who have weight Problems wich could cause death, but many people are also "normal weigh" but get upset bc people telling them their not good enough. i just wanted to spread some positiv words for people who have to hear stuff like "you are ugly" "you are too fat" (even of their in a perfect weigh). sorry if that bothered you!💗 also sorry for my bad english! i'm from germany
I moved to Calgary in 1978 with my brothers and mom. I remember we played this song once we got our stereo back from getting fixed. cranked it up. I was 17.
Born in 81. Bosom Buddies introduced me to Billy Joel at a very young age. 43 now and I still listen to Billy on the daily and so do my fuckn neighbors!!!! It’s still just rock n roll to me
Heard it tonight in the film Very bad trip. Made me want to listen to it again. Brought back all the memories. Great song❤ and say the right things to all those overpowering people. This song is so liberating
This song inspired me to learn English. I heard it on the radio in the US the first time I heard it, and I wanted to know what the song was about. I just love it!
Always been a big favorites of mine from Billy Joel. idk how people could not like this kind of music The Beatles inspired so many popular bands to get to where they are now. Billy Joel can still sing amazingly ❤❤❤
Billy never lets me down. He delivers a wonderfully crafted song which always lifts the spirit. Worked today, will work tomorrow... Thanks for the music Bill.
During the 80's, I had this Walkman and cassette tapes of Billy Joel, so it becomes one of my favorite singer along with Elton John, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears and Spandau Ballet. 80's is the era of great music and until now it became a classic.
These words always relevant......wish I could have said these words to those controlling ex family members when I was young......be strong y'all.......well done Billy Joel!!!! Bless❤
I’ve been to dozens of concerts in my life. I’ve seen DMB 15 or more times, which incidentally is not much considering some people see DMB 15 times a tour. However, when i see Billy Joel, it takes a month or longer to get his music out of my head. I saw him a week ago on 4/23/22 in CLT and he was amazing. I had his LPs and 8 tracks (and cassettes) when I was a kid.
This is all-time favorite song from Billy Joel.😀 It's vivacious and soporific at the same time.😀 In contrast, it's my life, too!😊 The part from 3:40-ending lights me up like a bank of stadium lights!😊😀
Such a great song. I'm glad I got to grow up in the time I did, to be able to discover all of these amazing songs on the radio and MTV. Growing up in the 80's was truly amazing.
i have always loved billy joel's music. that new york coolness he exudes. italiano also. i consider him an american icon and treasure. love from new zealand billy.
I bought this CD from HMV when I was a student. I listened hard until got tired of it. I lost it due to the move, so I'm happy listening to it again. Thank you for uploading.
In 1978 when My Life was released as part of the 52nd Street album i was 32 with a 4 year old & a 3 year old & totally trapped in what June Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver would call domestic bliss. My Life was an escape then & it continues to be an escape but more now of a song I listen to when I need encouragement to do what i want to do regardless of what the June Cleavers of the world tell me I "should" be doing. Thank you Billy Joel.
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I am 38, and I've loved music all my life. For some reason I am discovering Billy Joel now. It is the same wonderful and special feeling as when I discovered the Beatles, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Elton John, Stevie Wonder... Each new song I find is a gem of music, feellings and styles. It's a wonderful experience that doesn't happen many times in life and I didn't expect it to have at this age. Thank you Billy Joel.
Please listen to Don't Ask Me Why? Such a brilliant song and stands the test!!!!
It's not digital, it's analog and so much more warm (tube amps).
@@charlottegregory3082😊😅😅😅oooooi
I am so sorry that you've missed out on Billy for so long, but hey atleast you're here now.🎉👍👍
I first knew of this from the Tom Hanks show Bosom Buddies. And even when it first came out, apparently it was a smash hit in the Philippines because the same year in the Philippines this Filipino movie was playing it in the background. I thought that’s pretty cool that this music was that so well received.
A song dedicated to finding yourself and not letting people tell you how to live your life. Perfect meaning, and such a catchy song. Billy Joel is definitely a genius
Hello
Are you a fan?
@@BillyJoel-tw1gnyes
This, The Stranger, Love you just the way you are, Anthony's Song all good lyrics to reflect on for that
I’m 31. This song bring me back my childhood. My parents listened to this song.
Your parents were listening to the oldies station.. this song came out 46 years ago
@@chrisfarnan4426 Classics never die
@@chrisfarnan4426 insane...my parents were babies
Grew up on this song. Came out in 1978. I was 7.
I sure do miss those days.
This should be the anthem of every American!
I really appreciate your support ❤️
Released in 1978. Can't believe that 45 years have passed so quickly.
Time flies quickly when you're having fun.
I really appreciate your support
This is actually one of my favorite Billy Joel songs.
+Brett Koeshall
Actually!
@@nickbrown6875 necessary?
me to
Sameeeee
Just bought 38 acres and plan to build a log house. I’m 70 and my hubby 73. All our friends think we’re crazy but it’s OUR life! This song is so appropriate! Don’t listen to the nay-sayers!! 😄👍
Thanks for the love and support my great fan ❤ 💕
@@billyjoel4332 bacot
Sounds great!! I have 7.5 acres. I'm turning mine into pasture of wildflowers!! Do what I want. My husband died 2017 after being married for almost 50 years!! 💜✌️☮️
You have many years to live my friends, enjoy !
GOOD LUCK!
Get er done
Why does this song not have a billion views?
Close tho
So you finally found the song wow
lol why do i see the same people I legit saw beatles fan some where
oh bro try this song see if u like it th-cam.com/video/g1OdC28Dkvk/w-d-xo.html
Because everyone else has the cd
As a 25 year old man, this song is the theme song of my independence. Living my own life I set the rules, and don't have to answer to anyone.
Couldn't go on the American way?
I feel the same. This is the theme of my freedom and independence. Every time I sing this song I am singing to all the people who wanted to dictate how I should live my life, to the ones that they wanted to impose their limiting beliefs on me, to the ones that bullied me, to the ones that hurt me. It’s my life.
Been there, done that. By 30 I had been to 29 countries. Joined the Army after college and never looked back. As Sinatra then later Jay-Z said, I did it my way.
Well said son 🎉🎉
@@TomboyRespector Nice lol, but to be honest that is kind of THE American ideology.
That cinematography in joker, the car scene was beautifully shot, with this song playing👍🏻 Brilliant.
Good film. Rest in peace Arthur fleck🃏
I may have hated the movie, but the cinematographer did his job WELL.
@@mrmusickhimselfdefo mate. I feel like joker 2 was 🤏🏻 close to making it like the first.🤷🏻
This song cures illnesses, depression and stress. *LONG LIVE BILLY JOEL!*
Yeah but nah
If only
True.
Idk about depression, but I'm actually listening to this right now to help get over my social anxiety long enough to go into the kitchen and microwave some leftovers in front of my roommate. I think about this song every time I have to force myself to do something that makes me anxious and it actually kinda helps.
@@monstersinsideme5902 p
Timeless
Yo
now i wont skip past ur shorts as if i did before
WTF are you doing here 😳
Are r R you u U still listening to this song?
No matter how old this song is, its still great
When I was eight years old I heard this song on my daddy's radio. Now I'm 45, and a few days ago, I heard it again in my car and absolutely caught fire again!! Can't stop listening to it right now! Thank you, Billy Joel, for bringing back good old memories and for writing this first class song!!
+newtommisongs woa, I know this song is old but didn't know it's that old.
Are you a Milfhunter?
Your a dude say dad
I hope your cars okay
I have written a song called This is my life. It’s about deciding what you want in life and going after it! th-cam.com/video/GoYLxG1LMiw/w-d-xo.html it would be amazing if you could give it a listen and comment your thoughts on the comments of my TH-cam videos 💕🎶💃
1978 I'm 16! 😂
Life is great!
2024 I'm 61!😂
Life is great!
Glad to hear that my brotha
Ha😂
I'm 1978 16 too
1978 i'm 21 in Bloomington IN 47401
the american "dream"
2024 i'm 67 in France 92100
the french "dream"
And here is to many many more!
1978 /18 just married this album played at my reception hahaha 1988 /divorced 2024 / 64 a great grandma and still SINGLE!! Living my best panther life!! Retired and can play all day, and prowl all night! Live your life for you!!!
As long as you’re still sexually active it’s all good ya know !!
Same a me married 1980 at 20 divorced at 54 with someone for 10 yrs, splitup felt depressed but remembered this song and after playing it again its like the clouds have lifted I feel so much better
52nd Street was the first CD ever released in 1982. Fun fact!
Very fun fact.
Indeed.
Yep!
and the first album Sony released on vinyl when they started making vinyl records again...
@@rexsexson5349 yes is a fucking word
Billy Joel's music is timeless. He just tells great story's. It never seems dated.
Thanks for the love my great fan ❤🥰🥰🥰
@@billyjoel4332 bruh
I agree...
*stories (not story's)
@@billyjoel4332 akun palsu
@@billyjoel4332 There and back again... Timeless. Thx
I just want to dedicate this song to my mother and let her know that it is definitely time she understand
Me too.Cheers...🥂
Larry Tate me too bud. Me too. But our mothers are just doing what they were put on this earth to do. Watch over us and always love us.
Love your mother before its too late kid
@@CTSFOIIII Great advice man
Don't give advice about what you don''t know. Not all mothers (or fathers) are good people. If being a parent made you a good person, child protective services wouldn't need to exist.
Muy hermosa ante de ser evangélico me gustaba está ahora que soy evangélico me sigue gustando gloria a Dios por esta balada
Good ol Billy and "My Life." Telling people to take a hike and mind their own damn business for over 46 years and still going strong.
"Go ahead with your own life. LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!"
Thanks a million Billy
Bosom Buddies made me love this song.
RIP Peter Scolari.
Thank You for remembering that bebecause everytime I hear this song I wonder who remembers this song from this show. I was like it can't be just me.
Right! Not that many people know this was the theme song in the opening credits. 👍🏻
Yes bosom buddies. Tom Hanks and Peter scolari
Amen 🙏
I sang this song around my mom all the time after I turned 18 hahaha, it bugged the hell out of her after a while, but she got the message.
nice.
Nice subtle hint there lol
Kids !
real mature
I have written a song called This is my life. It’s about deciding what you want in life and going after it! th-cam.com/video/GoYLxG1LMiw/w-d-xo.html it would be amazing if you could give it a listen and comment your thoughts on the comments of my TH-cam videos 💕🎶💃
I like this song! It has all the words described as being treated wrong in friendship and how to speak up for yourself.
Gemma Susnow That's why this has been my favorite song as of late. It has a lesson everyone can learn.
Did you know this was the theme song for a Sitcom starring Tom Hanks?
Tell them you never asked for their Clown Shoe Advice. LOL, I do this a lot.
@@drakemallard1486 Bosom Buddies!
In any sort of relationship also,especially when your with someone who's the complete opposite of you,in my case. It's ok though,divorce is on the horizon😊
One of the most underrated billy Joel songs. Always been one of my personal favorites
It wasn't underrated. It was a huge seller.
"Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone" 👏😁😀💃🎶💜Great lyrics 👏👏👏👏🎶🙏Thanks
Got a call from an old friend
We used to be real close
Said he couldn't go on the American way
Closed the shop, sold the house
Bought a ticket to the West Coast
Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.
I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright
I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home
I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life
Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone
I never said you had to offer me a second chance
I never said I was a victim of circumstance
I still belong, don't get me wrong
And you can speak your mind
But not on my time
They will tell you you can't sleep alone
In a strange place
Then they'll tell you you can't sleep
With somebody else
Ah, but sooner or later you sleep
In your own space
Either way it's okay
You wake up with yourself
I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright
I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home
I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life
Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone
I never said you had to offer me a second chance
I never said I was a victim of circumstance
I still belong, don't get me wrong
And you can speak your mind
But not on my time
I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life
Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone
Abuelo that second verse of of this song is so deep! Peace!
Huh I didn’t know people knew how to use copy and paste?
@@ge0rge059 didnt need to be rude mate
He copied and pasted and you know it
@@ge0rge059 that doesn't matter he was only trying to help people
It’s the year of the Lord.
“You can speak your (mortal) mind, but not on my time.”
I thank Alan for introducing me to this song , whenever someone tells I can't do something I just sing the hook to them and I feel at peace.
Thanks Alan 😀
Ace Boogie Me too.
i dont care what you say anymore this is my life
Yeah, good job Alan!
We are not anything Alan! I’m well off!
Probably the best album ever made. Inspired me for almost 50 years now. What a genius.
Was so hyped to hear this in Joker 2
This song always makes you feel good.
Yupps
🌏
🌏
Always!!
My life by Billy Joel made it to number 1 on 11/16/1978 in the nation and I was on my way to duty in the Philippines in the Navy at the Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay, the very best tour of duty I ever had when I was in the Navy. A few months later my late wife & I got married on April 5, 1979 and we stayed married up to March 6, 2010 when she passed away a month shy of being married 31 years. It was my theme song for years. My life by Billy Joel is my favorite Billy Joel song, my other favorite Billy Joel song is She's always a woman to me which was played a lot on radio stations in the Philippines in April & May of 1979.
Sorry about your loss 30 years is a long marriage
So sorry to hear .& thanks for your service! My dad served in the Navy as well ! 😊except he was on the east coast .
I came across this song on a reel on FB. FB lead me here and this is my FIRST time hearing this!!! This track is singing straight FACTS!!! When you distance yourself from toxic people and their behaviors, you get a sense of “I don’t give a f*** attitude” and this is the BEST VERSION of yourself and being at peace. This song speaks so many volumes
Baby, what you just said has been my anthem since the early 90’s….
and after ‘coming out’, this song says more than I ever knew it could..
I’m glad you found it👍👍🏳️🌈👍
I first heard this song around 40 years ago and it was always a favorite as a kid and young teen. Glad to hear you've discovered it now all these years later. So cool that good music is timeless and cross generational
I'm sure you've checked out more of his stuff by now, but if you haven't, you should check out "I'm movin' out". Very similar vibe- old school, lively, upbeat, one truth bomb after another.
I'm glad you found it and genuinely enjoy it StarrTaylor!! It's your life.
@@ryusato5594Funny you mention that, that's another one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. An anthem of independence. Something us trailblazers need.
My mother's favorite song. She introduced this song to me as a kid, and I'm forever grateful. Not only does this song also apply to me, but also, further, to people who I know. In a twisted sense, I'm the cause of others to feel this song to be applied to, as well. Yes, this song may be a testament to the philosophy, "Friends come and go", but we all need to go on our own path, eventually. Either way, this is a timeless classic.
This is a killer song. Sophisticated and it rocks! I love his voice and piano! “Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone!”❤️🔥🌕🔥🎹🎵🎶
I'm 47 and finally cutting off my toxic mother after almost 50 years of abuse. It's taken this long to even work out how abusive she is and what she's done to my head. There's actually nothing wrong with my head but my body is so full of tension (and a bit wrecked from drugs & alcohol, trying to cope). It's her who needs a team of psychiatrists. Covert emotional abuse can be worse than obvious abuse and go on for a lot longer.
I hope this helps someone ❣️
Look forward to tomorrow.
Proud of you
I also cut off my toxic mother when I hit 43, I decided that I could no longer tip toe around her constant criticism and demeaning me in front of others because she is a mother. Her ego is such that she admits no wrong and expects her children to acquiesce to her always. I had fucking had it and have not spoken with her for over a decade. Do I miss her, not at all. Do I love her, not sure. However, I refused to live the remaining possible half of my life unhappy. All the best.
proud of you. i feel you so much. people always say oh you have to love your mother don't matter what. fuck that. we must choose ourselves and being happy at all costs
@@zoe5154 thats the road to more depression i think.you must forgive her.the fact that you realise what mistakes she had done makes you emotionally smart.and when you see her parents and their mistakes on your mother you will understand why she was acting that way.understand,forgive,move on without hate.that feeling really can eat a healthy man alive by its own.
The liberation of this song is TIMELESS, you hear me?!?!?!
This song means more to me now that I'm older
My parents are being stressful right now, mainly my dad, but I couldn’t handle it and went outside to my car and turned the radio on. After just two songs this came on and I turned the volume up so loudly, it was like a sign from the universe that eventually everything would be fine ❤️ came here to listen again and comment ❤️
Have faith loves, things will get better I promise and never feel bad for taking time for yourself
its crazy how everyone in the comments have entirely different reason why this song speaks to them - from toxic parents, shitty friends and relationships, to pursuing careers and lifestyles those around you disapprove of. it takes a great songwriter to be able to tie so many experiences together
Yes ! Your’e right
Billy is the best vocal and pianist singer ... Love him :)
Elton
This is the anthem of every young adult who had strict parents growing up 👌
Or a certain older sibling who knows that her way is the only way. 😂
My dad was more dominating than strict. It took me a long time and couch sessions to get me through most of it, but a lot still comes back to haunt me from time to time.
Strict isn't bad. Domineering is.
My mom was kind of strict. More of a sensitive soul but getting her pissed off wasn’t a great idea.
My dad was the strict one. He had a tone that would make the hairs on the back of the neck stand up. He was pretty good with a boot in the ass or a belt on the ass but that was for rare occasions. Could tell he was from German ancestry, very much his way or no way.
Or toxic relationships
It’s been nice Arthur. See you in the next life.
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He gets out the car st the exact right moment in the song!!! IT’S MY LIFE! Go ahead with your old life!
Yeah. May the Joker rest in peace.😅😢
I don’t care what anyone says this is MY #1 Billy Joel song
This is a rocking tune. The instrument beats are insane.
The best song to maintain your peace of mind!
I have always liked this song. It is a song with substance. Billy Joel didn't minced his words in this song. Just told it as it was. Total honesty.
Although not intended, this is one of the most emotional songs for me. I remember listening to this song on the way to visit my grandad in hospital not thinking much of it at the time. After he passed, I was having a really bad day missing him and as I was walking home put my music on shuffle and this was the first song that came on. When I actually stopped to listen to the lyrics, in particular the chorus, I started crying it was like my grandad was telling me he was okay where he was and he didn’t want to come ‘home’. It comforts me listening to it as I feel like it’s my grandad telling me that he’s okay and that he wants me to move on and live my life to the fullest.
i never understood the power of these lyrics until my 40s! I FULLY GET IT!!!
Reminds me of Paul McCartney & Wings. It's a Fantastic song. BJ hit this one out of the park. Thanks for posting!
Even if your mind is confused, your heart always knows the answer.
Please let music like this last forever in the passage of time.
lasted less than 5 minutes for me :(
This reminds me so much of my dad when he played this on his 8 track in the truck when I was a kid. Now I'm 45 and love this song so much.
I went to his (probably the last) concert at Tokyo yesterday. This song was the opening song, and soon after he started playing the prelude, the audience got pumped up! It was one of the greatest night in my life and their lives who were there!! I’ll never forget the moment of the live forever.
this is one of the most beautiful songs written in rock´n roll history.
1:35 and here are The Beatles in the background.
Fantastic song!
Billy rock on!
yes, a definate Paul McCartney influence for this song.
totally. His voice sounds always a bit like Paul's but on this one it's even clearer to me :)
I was thinking the same thing. When I first heard this song, I thought it was a Paul McCartney song! 😂
Is it actually John Lennon in the choir? sounds like him
AnneSofieLovesMozart John Lennon died 2 years before this record was released
Billy Joel is one of my favorite american singer mainly with this song.......
Joker 2 brought me here and im happy it did 😊
Well, at least something good came from the movie…
How can this song have only 9.5M views. I don't care what you say, this song deserves second chance on billboards #1.
Either way it's okay, we know it's a great tune and it's alright.
This song is awsome. The lyrics is so contemporary and the piano is just a ton of fun. Everytime I hear this song after a long time I go on a binge and spend a week listening. This week a dude at work was humming it and it stuck in my head. This was wednesday. Today is sunday and I've listened to it more times than I remember. It's always like this.
Lately those high piano key notes at the end of the song were coming up in my memory so here I am. Even though I never bought an album of his, I grew up with Billy Joel on morning radio in Philadelphia. Billy’s music was a huge part of my world growing up, and songs like this one and Allentown defined the mood of everything in my environment. The 90s was a total departure, and his presence waned, but he’s always going to be there. Captain Jack was another one that hit me at work the other day.
I’ve got to tell you these are definitely young, restless songs about youth and the aversion to sacrifice without meaning, but I work a tough job now and I promise you it’s nothing like Billy’s songs if you’ve found your center and your life has yielded you some things. It doesn’t have to be a ‘dead end.’
That said, Billy’s songs serve more to me now, not as a cynical disdain for labor, but as a warning not to succumb to your narcissism - they’re more like examples of what happens when you lose the plot for a self-centered lack of imagination, which I’m happy to say is not caused by hard work and sacrifice, as long as you know what you’re serving.
Got to love those Beatles-y backing harmonies. Such a rich production, without seeming overstuffed with detail.
Amazing Song, it gave me a perspective on looking at my situation I’m going through with my daughter a different light, I feel free and less stressed about her now ❤️
I DONT CARE WHAT YOU SAY ANYMORE THIS IS MY LIFE!!!
Dun dun dunnun dun
Go ahead with your own life.... LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!
Me and my son right here on Monday listening My Life . He is just 3 year old boy and love this so much. Thanks dear Billy
I was 11 when I first heard this song. I remember it was and still is the most life affirming song ever recorded. This song and Movin’ Out(Anthony’s Song), another life affirming song. I’m 59 and I still listen to these great songs.
All this man did was put out hits and classics all the time literally all Fire!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥...Salute to Billy Joel🎯💯
I dedicate this song to a toxic online friend group who constantly stalks me after I wanted to cut ties with them. "I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone"
It's just beautiful. Billy just makes your day better.
When I'm complainin' 'bout life & someone says (sarcastically) "poor you, you're a victim of circumstances", I automatically reply "I never said that" :D Thank you, Billy Joel!!
30+ years since I’ve heard this and couldn’t agree more. We’re all going to the same place no matter what anyone says or does, so yeah.
Thanks for my uncle to love music and played this when I was a kid! I can see myself at that moment I first heard it! I was jumping around enjoying it. Hanging out with my freshly out of the Army uncle. He hadn’t married yet! Not a miserable man back then. Bought his new camaro and dating his first wife. I remember they taking me to the park and being on the swings! I’m glad my aunts and uncle letting me Tagalog on their dates.
If anyone is reading this:
You aren't "too" fat.
You aren't "too" skinny.
you aren't "too" ugly.
you aren't "too" annoying .
you are perfect the way you are. Just dont listen to anyone else. This is you. This will forever be you. And i hope you are as proud of you as i am!❤️ i love you!
i love you thank you be safe
Stop with this crap some people are too fat and like me some people are too skinny
@Jack Bergman many people are telling other people they should change their Lifestyle. and the Song says "this is my life" thats why i wanted to spread some positivity!
@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 i'm sorry, ofc there are people who have weight Problems wich could cause death, but many people are also "normal weigh" but get upset bc people telling them their not good enough. i just wanted to spread some positiv words for people who have to hear stuff like "you are ugly" "you are too fat" (even of their in a perfect weigh). sorry if that bothered you!💗 also sorry for my bad english! i'm from germany
Thanks for putting semi-random positivity out there! ALWAYS a great thing to do! Keep it up!...Please
I moved to Calgary in 1978 with my brothers and mom. I remember we played this song once we got our stereo back from getting fixed. cranked it up. I was 17.
Crazy!! My whole life changed when I moved to Calgary at 19 and started listening to this kind of music!!!! Billy Joel forever!
@@SoundHealer93 DID YOU COME from Ontarible, I'm from Owen Sound?
Born in 81. Bosom Buddies introduced me to Billy Joel at a very young age. 43 now and I still listen to Billy on the daily and so do my fuckn neighbors!!!!
It’s still just rock n roll to me
Heard it tonight in the film Very bad trip. Made me want to listen to it again. Brought back all the memories. Great song❤ and say the right things to all those overpowering people. This song is so liberating
I’ve grown up my whole life listening to Billy Joel and as I got older I realized how much this song reminds me of my father
IT DOESNT MATTER IF ITS FAMILY! ITS YOUR LIFE!
This song inspired me to learn English. I heard it on the radio in the US the first time I heard it, and I wanted to know what the song was about. I just love it!
That’s amazing! Your English seems great and I hope you are learning well! 😊
@BillyJoel-ys4fwI am good. Thanks for asking. How are you?
Always been a big favorites of mine from Billy Joel. idk how people could not like this kind of music The Beatles inspired so many popular bands to get to where they are now. Billy Joel can still sing amazingly ❤❤❤
@BillyJoel-ys4fw Faker!!!
@BillyJoel-ys4fw You are an impersonator! I’m reporting you
Billy never lets me down. He delivers a wonderfully crafted song which always lifts the spirit. Worked today, will work tomorrow... Thanks for the music Bill.
Look at how young Billy Joel is, here on this album art.
I swear to Christ, he looks like he hasn't aged, at all.
tthomaselli2 think again
During the 80's, I had this Walkman and cassette tapes of Billy Joel, so it becomes one of my favorite singer along with Elton John, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears and Spandau Ballet. 80's is the era of great music and until now it became a classic.
How good was the old days
Did anyone's Walkman ever eat their tape?
@@christopherfletcher5384 , IT ALSO HAPPENED TO ME A LOT OF TIMES WHERE YOU HAD TO USE A PEN OR PENCIL TO MAKE THE TAPE USABLE AGAIN!
These words always relevant......wish I could have said these words to those controlling ex family members when I was young......be strong y'all.......well done Billy Joel!!!! Bless❤
......a girl that learnt the hard way from down under xx
I’ve been to dozens of concerts in my life. I’ve seen DMB 15 or more times, which incidentally is not much considering some people see DMB 15 times a tour. However, when i see Billy Joel, it takes a month or longer to get his music out of my head. I saw him a week ago on 4/23/22 in CLT and he was amazing.
I had his LPs and 8 tracks (and cassettes) when I was a kid.
I’m so glad I finally found this song. I love that piano.
I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home***CLASSIC***
This is all-time favorite song from Billy Joel.😀
It's vivacious and soporific at the same time.😀
In contrast, it's my life, too!😊
The part from 3:40-ending lights me up like a bank of stadium lights!😊😀
Such a great song. I'm glad I got to grow up in the time I did, to be able to discover all of these amazing songs on the radio and MTV. Growing up in the 80's was truly amazing.
It was a great choice for the TV show 'Bosom Buddies' too, with Tom Hanks & Peter Scolari.
What a wonderful tune, caught him in concert in Greenville!
There are certain entertainers who touch us, depicting our lives perfectly. Why did you captivate me Billy?
Merci Monsieur billy JOEL pour toutes vos chansons qui ont bercé mon existence 🙏
This is my Childhood right here 🙏
Gracias Billy por regalarnos tan bonitas canciones
Happy Birthday Billy Joel.
i have always loved billy joel's music. that new york coolness he exudes. italiano also. i consider him an american icon and treasure. love from new zealand billy.
ビリー・ジョエルのベストSong。バックコーラスが暖かいく、心に残る名作‼️
That piano solo is classic.
And yet if you ever hear this song on the radio, it is cut out. They can't keep those few seconds in? blasphemy.....
@@ronb9913 they had to cut it down to 3:05
.... or have it thrown in the back like another can o' beans ... heh heh .......@@aprammus9580 ......
This song is AMAZING.💯👍🤝
I loooove this song.
I bought this CD from HMV when I was a student. I listened hard until got tired of it. I lost it due to the move, so I'm happy listening to it again. Thank you for uploading.
In 1978 when My Life was released as part of the 52nd Street album i was 32 with a 4 year old & a 3 year old & totally trapped in what June Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver would call domestic bliss. My Life was an escape then & it continues to be an escape but more now of a song I listen to when I need encouragement to do what i want to do regardless of what the June Cleavers of the world tell me I "should" be doing. Thank you Billy Joel.
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