Live and Learn
Joe Public
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You've got to live and learn You've got to live and learn Before your bridges burn You've got to live and learn Here's a little story about life Everybody that lives surely dies A lot of people ask the questions why Some people have to go through so much more Before they really learn about life's score The subject is not to be ignored (Kick it to ‘em, Joe) I don't want to be the one To tell you how it's gotta be Livin' is the only way You're ever really gonna see You've got to live and learn You've got to live and learn Before your bridges burn You've got to live and learn Ah, yeah y'all, check it Kick this one for the Public Now break it down There's so much wrong and negativity Enough for the whole world to see I know there's still a possibility You raise a little kid, he turns out bold It may be from the way you treat him cold I guess that's how the story's told (Tell ‘em what it is) I don't want to be the one To tell you how it's gotta be Livin' is the only way You're ever really gonna see You've got to live and learn You've got to live and learn Before your bridges burn You've got to live and learn You've got to live and learn (I don't want to be the one) You've got to live and learn (To tell you how it's gotta be) Before your bridges burn (Livin' is the only way) You've got to live and learn (That you're ever gonna see) (Large) If large is how ya livin' Why you're livin' large, are you takin' what is given To you, in the form of true experience ‘Cause if you're not your whole life could be spent Doin' time for a crime you say you didn't even do The only fool that you're foolin' is the fool that is you Didn't even turn around to check and see if your bridge is burnin' I guess it's true what they say that without livin' there's no learnin' And this is from the J, the O, and the E Mary, Mary, Mary, it's quite contrary Yo', how did you earn your dough You didn't finish school, you ain't got no job But to the human eye it's pretty simple You're always talkin' about what you want is respect But never thinkin' about the little boy you neglect Spendin' his formative years in a livin' hell Not realizin' one day he'd end up in jail Now on the other hand, there's Dan my man Who planned a scam and I'll be damned It was the ultimate flim flam He was sayin' that it was easy as pie But little did Dan know he was about to die You've got to live and learn (I don't want to be the one) You've got to live and learn (To tell you how it's gotta be) Before your bridges burn (Livin' is the only way) You've got to live and learn (That you're ever gonna see) You've got to live and learn (I don't want to be the one) You've got to live and learn (To tell you how it's gotta be) Before your bridges burn (Livin' is the only way) You've got to live and learn (That you're ever gonna see) You've got to live and learn (I don't want to be the one) You've got to live and learn (To tell you how it's gotta be)
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Written by: CIARAN MARION BRENNAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Live and Learn" is a popular hit song released by an American new jack swing group named Joe Public. The band was formed in Buffalo, New York in 1990.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1992, "Live and Learn" achieved significant success in the United States. The song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album SuccessThe song appears on the band's self-titled debut album. The album received positive reviews and peaked at #90 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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R&B Influence"Live and Learn" is well-known for its unique blend of R&B and new jack swing, a trending genre of the time period.
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Lasting ImpactAlthough the band didn't maintain their initial success, "Live and Learn" remains their most popular and memorable song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Live and Learn" was frequently played on MTV and BET, enhancing the song's popularity and reach.
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Year-End ChartIn 1992, "Live and Learn" finished 21st on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1992.
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AwardsThe band was nominated for several awards on the strength of "Live and Learn," including Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1993 Grammy Awards.
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Band's DisbandmentAfter releasing another album in 1994, the band members decided to go their separate ways. Despite their disbandment, "Live and Learn" continues to be recognized as their signature song.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Live and Learn" feature an uplifting and positive message about learning from life's experiences and growing stronger from them.
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