Living My Life
Grace Jones
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Cuss me Cuss me Cuss me for living Cuss me for living my life Leave me Leave me Leave me for living Leave me for living my life Choke me Choke me Choke me for living Choke me for living my life I'm living my life Living my life Living my life Just living in my life As hard as I can As long as I can As much as I can As black as I am I'm living my life Living my life Living my life Just living in my life Boss me Boss me Ya boss me for living Boss me for living my life Ya hate me Hate me Hate me for living Hate me for living my life Ya hate me for living my life Kill me Kill me Ya kill me for living Kill me for living my life Living my life [Repeat: x4] Brainwash me Brainwash me Brainwash me for living Brainwash me for living my life You can't stop me [Repeat: x3]
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Written by: GRACE JONES
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundReleased by Jamaican-American singer Grace Jones, "Living My Life" is a song that blends elements of multiple genres including reggae, new wave, funk and R&B.
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AlbumThis song is the title track from Jones' sixth studio album, also named "Living My Life," released in 1982.
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Production TeamThe song and the entire album was produced by renowned Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie, known for their unique blend of reggae and electronic music.
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ConceptIt is marked by its rebellious spirit and its open challenge to societal norms, a theme common in many of Jones' works.
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Album ArtworkThe cover artwork for the album was a painting by Jean-Paul Goude, showing Jones in a defiant pose, again emphasizing the rebellious nature of the album and title track.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile the "Living My Life" album did not achieve tremendous commercial success in the UK and US, it was celebrated by critics and fans in Jones' native Jamaica, as well as in the Netherlands, where it peaked at number 1 on the Dutch Album Chart.
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Visual ImageryThe music video for "Living My Life" is striking and futuristic, featuring multiple mirror reflections of Jones singing, which was considered innovative for the era.
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LyricismThe lyrics of "Living My Life" express a powerful assertion of individuality, with Jones asserting her dedication to living life on her own terms.
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Musical Style"Living My Life" is characterized by its diverse blend of musical styles, featuring elements of electronic music, R&B, funk, and Jones' distinctive reggae undertones.
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LegacyOver time, "Living My Life" has been admired for its innovation and influence, with many modern artists citing Jones as an inspiration.
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Other VersionsThe album "Living My Life," which features the track, has multiple versions, including a remastered and expanded edition available on CD and digital download.
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