Ain't Got No, I Got Life
Nina Simone
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Ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes Ain't got no money, ain't got no class Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schooling Ain't got no wear, ain't got no job Ain't got no money, no place to stay Ain't got no father, ain't got no mother Ain't got no children, ain't got no sisters above Ain't got no earth, ain't got no faith Ain't got no touch, ain't got no god Ain't got no love Ain't got no wine, no cigarettes Ain't got no clothes, no country No class, no schooling No friends, no nothing Ain't got no god Ain't got one more Ain't got no earth, no ? No food, no home I said I ain't got no clothes No job, no nothing Ain't got long to live And I ain't got no love But what have I got? Let me tell ya what I've got That nobody's gonna take away I got my hair on my head I got my brains, I got my ears I got my eyes, I got my nose I dot my mouth, I got my smile I got my tongue, I got my chin I got my neck, I got my boobies I got my heart, I got my soul I got my back, I got my sex I got my arms, I got my hands I got my fingers, got my legs I got my feet, I got my toes I got my liver, got my blood Got life, I got my life
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Written by: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ain't Got No, I Got Life" is a song by American singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone. It was first recorded in 1968.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of Simone’s album "Nuff Said!" released in the same year.
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Pop Culture Recognition"Ain't Got No, I Got Life" is perhaps one of Simone's most recognized and popular songs, often featured in TV shows and films.
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Musical GenreThe song combines elements of Gospel, R&B, jazz, and soul music, which are all genres that Nina Simone is well-known for incorporating into her music.
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Song CompositionThe song is a medley of two songs, "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life", from the musical "Hair". Simone put a personal spin on the songs by adding a strong gospel influence.
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Chart Performance"Ain't Got No, I Got Life" was a big hit in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. It was her highest-charting song in the UK.
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Social CommentaryThe song is a powerful social commentary, highlighting the struggle and resilience of African-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Simone uses her expressive voice to convey the raw emotions and experiences.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" over the years, including Groovefinder, whose remix version became a club hit in 2006.
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LongevityDespite being over 50 years old, "Ain't Got No, I Got Life" continues to resonate, offering a universal message of resilience and self-affirmation. It's often considered a powerful anthem for human rights.
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Commercial UseThe song has been utilized in commercial settings too, including a popular advertisement by Müller yoghurt in 2006, seeing a resurgence in its popularity.
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