It's a hard world
to get a break in
all the good things
have been taken
But girl there are ways
to make certain
things pay
though I'm dressed
in these rags
I'll wear sable
someday
Hear what I say
I'm gonna ride
the serpent
no more time spent
sweating rent
Hear my command
I'm breaking loose
it ain't no use
holding me down
stick around
but baby
remember
It's my life
and I'll do what I want
it's my mind
and I'll think like I want
Show me I'm wrong
hurt me sometime
but someday
I'll treat you real fine
There'll be women
and their fortunes
who just want to
mother orphans
Are you gonna cry
when I'm squeezing them dry
taking all I can get
no regrets
When I
openly lie ha
and live on their money
believe me honey
that money
can you believe
I ain't no saint
no complaints
so girl throw out
any doubt
and baby
remember
It's my life
and I'll do what I want
it's my mind
and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong
hurt me sometime
but someday
I'll treat you real fine
Aah
Don't push me
it's my life
and I can do what I want
you can't tell me baby
I'm gonna do what I want