I've Got a Life

Eurythmics

About I've Got a Life

"I've Got a Life" is a single released by pop music duo Eurythmics on the 2005 Ultimate Collection. It is written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and produced by Stewart.


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Turn it down so I can tear it
Turn it up so I can see it
It's just useless to ignore

We're goin' down, you don't feel it
Turn it around, you don't mean it
And I can't stand it anymore

When the whole world sighs
And it's makin' you so deflated

I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness, tenderness

Ooh, it's a cruel place, you never asked to be here
Nobody cares and no one's gonna help you now, oh no
It's dog eat dog, the human race
The only thing they'll do is hate you, hate you

Such a crime to be unkind
You turn your cheek, pretend you're blind

I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, tenderness

I've got a life, though it refuses to shine
I've got a life, it ain't over, it ain't over
I've got a way, it's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness, a little tenderness

Be strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong

Strong now baby, oh
Gotta be strong now, baby
Gotta be strong now, baby
Oh, gotta be strong

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVE STEWART

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"I've Got a Life" by the Eurythmics was released on October 31, 2005.
Rarity
It was one of the two new singles that were released to promote their Ultimate Collection compilation in 2005.
Composition
The song was composed by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, who makeup the British musical duo known as Eurythmics.
Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of Synth-pop and Dance-pop, which were popular during the group's most active years.
Chart Performance
The single peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating its instant appeal to music fans in the United Kingdom.
Amy Winehouse Cover
In 2006, the iconic singer Amy Winehouse performed a version of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
Music Video
There was a music video released for "I've Got a Life," featuring both Lennox and Stewart. The video depicted the pair performing the song in studio, interspersed with footage from their long music career.
Vocal Prowess
The song showcases Annie Lennox's unique vocal style, displaying her ability to use both soft and powerful tones seamlessly.
Final Single
"I've Got a Life" was technically the final single released by Eurythmics, as they have not released any new music since this song.
Album Inclusion
Apart from being included in the Ultimate Collection, the song also appears in the reissued version of the album "Savage".
Praise
Critics have praised the song for retaining the distinctive synth-pop sound that made Eurythmics popular while showing a maturity that reflected the duo's growth as musicians.
Radio Editing
A shorter version of the song, with a duration of 3:13, was released for radio airplay. The full version of the song is 4:50.

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