Billy Joel - My Life (Audio)

Music video by Billy Joel performing My Life. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment

[@bklyn2shoes]

1978 I'm 16! 😂 Life is great! 2024 I'm 61!😂 Life is great!

[@gate7clamp]

Glad to hear that my brotha

[@tilderasch-sv8kt]

Ha😂

[@rainereckert5928]

I'm 1978 16 too

[@pascal6707]

1978 i'm 21 in Bloomington IN 47401 the american "dream" 2024 i'm 67 in France 92100 the french "dream"

[@jasonbjornsson1531]

And here is to many many more!

[@She_Boogie]

This was my divorce song.

[@sfvaitkus]

Mine too. Lol😂

[@markfisher414]

Fuck yeah 🎉 congratulations 👏

[@margaretwilkinson8188]

Me, too!

[@She_Boogie]

@@markfisher414best thing to happen to me bro

[@She_Boogie]

@TheBestThereIs395congrats!

[@Abuelo9]

Got a call from an old friend We used to be real close Said he couldn't go on the American way Closed the shop, sold the house Bought a ticket to the West Coast Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A. I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time They will tell you you can't sleep alone In a strange place Then they'll tell you you can't sleep With somebody else Ah, but sooner or later you sleep In your own space Either way it's okay You wake up with yourself I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone

[@LGKids]

Abuelo that second verse of of this song is so deep! Peace!

[@ge0rge059]

Huh I didn’t know people knew how to use copy and paste?

[@alternativecomics2429]

@@ge0rge059 didnt need to be rude mate

[@ge0rge059]

He copied and pasted and you know it

[@evanavandierendonck4774]

@@ge0rge059 that doesn't matter he was only trying to help people

[@rdebbiejoy5246]

Just bought 38 acres and plan to build a log house. I’m 70 and my hubby 73. All our friends think we’re crazy but it’s OUR life! This song is so appropriate! Don’t listen to the nay-sayers!! 😄👍

[@billyjoel4332]

Thanks for the love and support my great fan ❤ 💕

[@luhutbinsarpanjaitan1061]

@@billyjoel4332 bacot

[@JanetJohnson-v2u]

Sounds great!! I have 7.5 acres. I'm turning mine into pasture of wildflowers!! Do what I want. My husband died 2017 after being married for almost 50 years!! 💜✌️☮️

[@eliadvl6709]

You have many years to live my friends, enjoy !

[@dudleydooright6181]

GOOD LUCK! Get er done

[@ivanb8126]

I am 38, and I've loved music all my life. For some reason I am discovering Billy Joel now. It is the same wonderful and special feeling as when I discovered the Beatles, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Elton John, Stevie Wonder... Each new song I find is a gem of music, feellings and styles. It's a wonderful experience that doesn't happen many times in life and I didn't expect it to have at this age. Thank you Billy Joel.

[@charlottegregory3082]

Please listen to Don't Ask Me Why? Such a brilliant song and stands the test!!!!

[@ArcGlowingVision]

It's not digital, it's analog and so much more warm (tube amps).

[@ccildx6078]

​@@charlottegregory3082😊😅😅😅oooooi

[@CrazyJ1985]

I am so sorry that you've missed out on Billy for so long, but hey atleast you're here now.🎉👍👍

[@allclassallthetime4739]

I first knew of this from the Tom Hanks show Bosom Buddies. And even when it first came out, apparently it was a smash hit in the Philippines because the same year in the Philippines this Filipino movie was playing it in the background. I thought that’s pretty cool that this music was that so well received.

[@victorialak9135]

The song I wish I could sing to those toxic people in my life

[@theconspiracyterrorist4412]

Yeah man

[@paulwyremski54]

Just do it

[@castilloromjohn1999]

Same haha

[@TalonAvex]

I'm singing it to them as I kick them to the curb. :)

[@gersten1008]

I dont know people

[@Wunderbarcreepypasta]

A song dedicated to finding yourself and not letting people tell you how to live your life. Perfect meaning, and such a catchy song. Billy Joel is definitely a genius

[@BillyJoel-tw1gn]

Hello

[@BillyJoel-tw1gn]

Are you a fan?

[@yesnt8907]

@@BillyJoel-tw1gnyes

[@hdofu]

This, The Stranger, Love you just the way you are, Anthony's Song all good lyrics to reflect on for that

[@Boncokbec]

52nd Street was the first CD ever released in 1982. Fun fact!

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Very fun fact.

[@peyuko5960]

Indeed.

[@rexsexson5349]

Yep!

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

and the first album Sony released on vinyl when they started making vinyl records again...

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

@@rexsexson5349 yes is a fucking word

[@thebatman.]

This is the anthem of every young adult who had strict parents growing up 👌

[@debbie4503]

Or a certain older sibling who knows that her way is the only way. 😂

[@donaldloehr4300]

My dad was more dominating than strict. It took me a long time and couch sessions to get me through most of it, but a lot still comes back to haunt me from time to time.

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

Strict isn't bad. Domineering is.

[@oilersridersbluejays]

My mom was kind of strict. More of a sensitive soul but getting her pissed off wasn’t a great idea. My dad was the strict one. He had a tone that would make the hairs on the back of the neck stand up. He was pretty good with a boot in the ass or a belt on the ass but that was for rare occasions. Could tell he was from German ancestry, very much his way or no way.

[@maximillianlylat1589]

Or toxic relationships

[@johnreese3797]

Billy Joel's music is timeless. He just tells great story's. It never seems dated.

[@billyjoel4332]

Thanks for the love my great fan ❤🥰🥰🥰

[@chin4581]

@@billyjoel4332 bruh

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

I agree... *stories (not story's)

[@luhutbinsarpanjaitan1061]

@@billyjoel4332 akun palsu

[@ngo0424]

@@billyjoel4332 There and back again... Timeless. Thx

[@brettkoeshall2325]

This is actually one of my favorite Billy Joel songs.

[@GlassLegend40]

+Brett Koeshall

[@nickbrown6875]

Actually!

[@siralbastoss2847]

@@nickbrown6875 necessary?

[@pinkee791]

me to

[@ainegallagher8068]

Sameeeee

[@NostalgiaMan]

Why does this song not have a billion views?

[@Nocklee99]

Close tho

[@engineerered4577]

So you finally found the song wow

[@engineerered4577]

lol why do i see the same people I legit saw beatles fan some where

[@engineerered4577]

oh bro try this song see if u like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWKylXZobamerM0

[@JODA93]

Because everyone else has the cd

[@larrytate8285]

I just want to dedicate this song to my mother and let her know that it is definitely time she understand

[@ambrosia7801]

Me too.Cheers...🥂

[@ryanmcnally8669]

Larry Tate me too bud. Me too. But our mothers are just doing what they were put on this earth to do. Watch over us and always love us.

[@CTSFOIIII]

Love your mother before its too late kid

[@joehackel8087]

@@CTSFOIIII Great advice man

[@gwen8352]

Don't give advice about what you don''t know. Not all mothers (or fathers) are good people. If being a parent made you a good person, child protective services wouldn't need to exist.

[@ThatEdyGirl]

1978 /18 just married this album played at my reception hahaha 1988 /divorced 2024 / 64 a great grandma and still SINGLE!! Living my best panther life!! Retired and can play all day, and prowl all night! Live your life for you!!!

[@jasonmass7925]

As long as you’re still sexually active it’s all good ya know !!

[@TodrickWilliams-dt3pu]

Theme song to bosom buddies!!! Only my old schoolers would remember that!!!!

[@JukeHighwalker]

Fuck yeah!

[@danrhodes]

Timeless

[@_SamH2061]

Yo

[@korizeee]

now i wont skip past ur shorts as if i did before

[@baronbrrrrett]

WTF are you doing here 😳

[@mewhite3971]

Are r R you u U still listening to this song?

[@AndreiPeSate]

No matter how old this song is, its still great

[@danieljackson3619]

I sang this song around my mom all the time after I turned 18 hahaha, it bugged the hell out of her after a while, but she got the message.

[@tylersczublewski6166]

nice.

[@BossySwan]

Nice subtle hint there lol

[@PeterSmith-ls7ut]

Kids !

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

real mature

[@joshuakeller2148]

My mother introduced me to Billy Joel... biggest mistake of her life😂😂😂😂

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

This song cures illnesses, depression and stress. *LONG LIVE BILLY JOEL!*

[@monstersinsideme5902]

Yeah but nah

[@artofaliens]

If only

[@visitargentinanow1874]

True.

[@brooklynnlaurick1859]

Idk about depression, but I'm actually listening to this right now to help get over my social anxiety long enough to go into the kitchen and microwave some leftovers in front of my roommate. I think about this song every time I have to force myself to do something that makes me anxious and it actually kinda helps.

[@yadiraquinones7571]

@@monstersinsideme5902 p

[@CrazyJ1985]

Good ol Billy and "My Life." Telling people to take a hike and mind their own damn business for over 46 years and still going strong. "Go ahead with your own life. LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!" Thanks a million Billy

[@iga-bouzu]

I’m 31. This song bring me back my childhood. My parents listened to this song.

[@chrisfarnan4426]

Your parents were listening to the oldies station.. this song came out 46 years ago

[@hdofu]

@@chrisfarnan4426 Classics never die

[@tkd2493]

@@chrisfarnan4426 insane...my parents were babies

[@tickedoffnow]

Sounds like a combination of Elton John and Paul McCartney

[@althealligator1467]

@The Beatles Fan definitely sounds more like Paul than John

[@shredderSupreme91]

Perfect explanation dude.

[@visitargentinanow1874]

But better.

[@jaysonvillarta9276]

His voice likes sir Paul mcartney

[@johniorio7951]

A very weak of paul macartney and wings...super- gay!!!!...gayer than gayer!!!

[@rikimarusaintpreux8448]

I DONT CARE WHAT YOU SAY ANYMORE THIS IS MY LIFE!!!

[@TheJofrica]

Dun dun dunnun dun

[@zadescrivner]

Go ahead with your own life.... LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!

[@newtommisongs]

When I was eight years old I heard this song on my daddy's radio. Now I'm 45, and a few days ago, I heard it again in my car and absolutely caught fire again!! Can't stop listening to it right now! Thank you, Billy Joel, for bringing back good old memories and for writing this first class song!!

[@muoisau7095]

+newtommisongs woa, I know this song is old but didn't know it's that old.

[@rupertigu3302]

Are you a Milfhunter?

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Your a dude say dad

[@ArthurKingoftheBritons404]

I hope your cars okay

[@IbraHim-zw8hx]

Wow! You are 50 yo now?

[@grahambrown1980]

This is a killer song. Sophisticated and it rocks! I love his voice and piano! “Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone!”❤️‍🔥🌕🔥🎹🎵🎶

[@jeanc819]

Released in 1978. Can't believe that 45 years have passed so quickly.

[@donaldloehr4300]

Time flies quickly when you're having fun.

[@BillyJoel-e4f]

I really appreciate your support

[@1212CSmith]

Bosom Buddies made me love this song. RIP Peter Scolari.

[@demondmack6103]

Thank You for remembering that bebecause everytime I hear this song I wonder who remembers this song from this show. I was like it can't be just me.

[@michaelgrimaldi1810]

Right! Not that many people know this was the theme song in the opening credits. 👍🏻

[@lorriejodie]

Yes bosom buddies. Tom Hanks and Peter scolari

[@bryanpotter3882]

Amen 🙏

[@gemmasusnow9594]

I like this song! It has all the words described as being treated wrong in friendship and how to speak up for yourself.

[@wesk2675]

Gemma Susnow That's why this has been my favorite song as of late. It has a lesson everyone can learn.

[@drakemallard1486]

Did you know this was the theme song for a Sitcom starring Tom Hanks?

[@SalomeAlfdisLokidottir]

Tell them you never asked for their Clown Shoe Advice. LOL, I do this a lot.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

@@drakemallard1486 Bosom Buddies!

[@jeffcooper3765]

In any sort of relationship also,especially when your with someone who's the complete opposite of you,in my case. It's ok though,divorce is on the horizon😊

[@GardenCelluloids]

I dedicate this song to a toxic online friend group who constantly stalks me after I wanted to cut ties with them. "I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone"

[@hdofu]

Billy Joel’s music is the theme song of the Middle Working Class American Man

[@zombieunicorn1]

As a 25 year old man, this song is the theme song of my independence. Living my own life I set the rules, and don't have to answer to anyone.

[@TomboyRespector]

Couldn't go on the American way?

[@princessirulancorrino4695]

I feel the same. This is the theme of my freedom and independence. Every time I sing this song I am singing to all the people who wanted to dictate how I should live my life, to the ones that they wanted to impose their limiting beliefs on me, to the ones that bullied me, to the ones that hurt me. It’s my life.

[@JaM-xg4vk]

Been there, done that. By 30 I had been to 29 countries. Joined the Army after college and never looked back. As Sinatra then later Jay-Z said, I did it my way.

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

Well said son 🎉🎉

[@makennavann9587]

@@TomboyRespector Nice lol, but to be honest that is kind of THE American ideology.

[@NefariousCopperton]

I thank Alan for introducing me to this song , whenever someone tells I can't do something I just sing the hook to them and I feel at peace. Thanks Alan 😀

[@wesk2675]

Ace Boogie Me too.

[@theodorechristian8937]

i dont care what you say anymore this is my life

[@jacllsecondaccount1644]

Yeah, good job Alan!

[@gfunkmadness]

We are not anything Alan! I’m well off!

[@gypsylee73]

I'm 47 and finally cutting off my toxic mother after almost 50 years of abuse. It's taken this long to even work out how abusive she is and what she's done to my head. There's actually nothing wrong with my head but my body is so full of tension (and a bit wrecked from drugs & alcohol, trying to cope). It's her who needs a team of psychiatrists. Covert emotional abuse can be worse than obvious abuse and go on for a lot longer. I hope this helps someone ❣️

[@PeterSmith-ls7ut]

Look forward to tomorrow.

[@romancabral9975]

Proud of you

[@ColinYapp]

I also cut off my toxic mother when I hit 43, I decided that I could no longer tip toe around her constant criticism and demeaning me in front of others because she is a mother. Her ego is such that she admits no wrong and expects her children to acquiesce to her always. I had fucking had it and have not spoken with her for over a decade. Do I miss her, not at all. Do I love her, not sure. However, I refused to live the remaining possible half of my life unhappy. All the best.

[@zoe5154]

proud of you. i feel you so much. people always say oh you have to love your mother don't matter what. fuck that. we must choose ourselves and being happy at all costs

[@Μαρίαπ-μ8β]

@@zoe5154 thats the road to more depression i think.you must forgive her.the fact that you realise what mistakes she had done makes you emotionally smart.and when you see her parents and their mistakes on your mother you will understand why she was acting that way.understand,forgive,move on without hate.that feeling really can eat a healthy man alive by its own.

[@bruismenaught]

This should be the anthem of every American!

[@BillyJoel-e4f]

I really appreciate your support ❤️

[@KamillaElise]

The best song to maintain your peace of mind!

[@marushaaa3357]

If anyone is reading this: You aren't "too" fat. You aren't "too" skinny. you aren't "too" ugly. you aren't "too" annoying . you are perfect the way you are. Just dont listen to anyone else. This is you. This will forever be you. And i hope you are as proud of you as i am!❤️ i love you!

[@mannofscience]

i love you thank you be safe

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Stop with this crap some people are too fat and like me some people are too skinny

[@marushaaa3357]

@Jack Bergman many people are telling other people they should change their Lifestyle. and the Song says "this is my life" thats why i wanted to spread some positivity!

[@marushaaa3357]

@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 i'm sorry, ofc there are people who have weight Problems wich could cause death, but many people are also "normal weigh" but get upset bc people telling them their not good enough. i just wanted to spread some positiv words for people who have to hear stuff like "you are ugly" "you are too fat" (even of their in a perfect weigh). sorry if that bothered you!💗 also sorry for my bad english! i'm from germany

[@ghostmoon5238]

Thanks for putting semi-random positivity out there! ALWAYS a great thing to do! Keep it up!...Please

[@crabsackmccringle1687]

Back when pop music was actually musically creative

[@oliverolsen77]

Rock/pop.

[@crabsackmccringle1687]

@@oliverolsen77 I don’t think that was necessary lol

[@NoFlyZone31]

One word: boomer.

[@crabsackmccringle1687]

@@NoFlyZone31 at heart

[@NoFlyZone31]

Fair.

[@irwinfletcher3879]

This song always makes you feel good.

[@luhutbinsarpanjaitan1061]

Yupps

[@lynburt6414]

🌏

[@lynburt6414]

🌏

[@jeanieadams1262]

Always!!

[@samimotag]

Listening in 2050

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

ill be 90 but you never know

[@coletteannemaud1340]

Dedicated to my older foreign narc ex...leave me alone I've moved on with a way way younger better model than you consider yourself upgraded. He is from the same country and twice the man you will ever be. I will also add my son who still lives with him and is 20 and won't move on or grow up amd forgive me.

[@nicolascastrolondono2343]

Billy Joel is one of my favorite american singer mainly with this song.......

[@Patsik]

1:35 and here are The Beatles in the background. Fantastic song! Billy rock on!

[@derekdrums]

yes, a definate Paul McCartney influence for this song.

[@SeverinGomboc_Musik]

totally. His voice sounds always a bit like Paul's but on this one it's even clearer to me :)

[@sorrowfulsatchel679]

I was thinking the same thing. When I first heard this song, I thought it was a Paul McCartney song! 😂

[@AnneSofieLovesMozart]

Is it actually John Lennon in the choir? sounds like him

[@thecalvinfeustelexperience6436]

AnneSofieLovesMozart John Lennon died 2 years before this record was released

[@nathaliemaurice2422]

Billy is the best vocal and pianist singer ... Love him :)

[@joey2729]

Elton

[@luisasedre8962]

Listening In 2024.

[@jamaalholland4093]

My anthem in 24’ 🫡

[@toddfrank3344]

@@jamaalholland4093 Mine too.

[@Stewart1499]

Sent this to my dad. Kicked me out and cut me off for good after I “spent too much of his money”. We will see who has the last laugh.

[@wesleythomas2522]

Lmao

[@Stewart1499]

@@wesleythomas2522 ??

[@mercedespernas]

You're funny

[@Stewart1499]

@@mercedespernas what?

[@mikewheatley2739]

This song means more to me now that I'm older

[@peteszerszen7370]

I've heard this song for decades but never really stopped to appreciate it until tonight. It seems to always be playing in the background at a doctor's office or someplace like Sears. It's a great song. Especially now taking the time to understand what he's actually singing about, the sharp chords, the funk/disco bass octaves... I'm particularly fond of the backup vocals "I never said...". As always, his Jersey accent adds a great dimension (same with Donald Fagen). It's a certified toe-tapper. Going to be looking a bit deeper at William Joel.

[@qt_arts7979]

Lol what a review. Grammar is on spot. You heard me????

[@deeblack9393]

His accent is from New York NOT New Jersey!

[@andrewdavid601]

Joel was born in the Bronx and raised in Long Island though?

[@deeblack9393]

@@andrewdavid601 Both of which are New York not New Jersey. I have lived in both states so I know.

[@andrewdavid7474]

@@deeblack9393 i was agreeing with you. my reply was for OP. thx

[@Mari-nv2ke]

I haven't heard this song in a while but I heard it in my dream last night and couldn't get it out of my head until I got to school. Now it's night time and I found myself humming it! I wonder what made me do that? XD

[@Bishop000]

It's an amazing song,not surprised by your story in the least bit

[@brooklynnlaurick1859]

The same thing happened to me but with "Black No. 1" by Type O Negative.

[@shinmalpure2397]

You probably have passed on taste in music from your parents, i know this cause my mum loves billy joel and i like it too.

[@sharonhrushka9770]

I agree toxic people need to hear this!!!!!

[@StarrTaylor]

I came across this song on a reel on FB. FB lead me here and this is my FIRST time hearing this!!! This track is singing straight FACTS!!! When you distance yourself from toxic people and their behaviors, you get a sense of “I don’t give a f*** attitude” and this is the BEST VERSION of yourself and being at peace. This song speaks so many volumes

[@popechucky]

Baby, what you just said has been my anthem since the early 90’s…. and after ‘coming out’, this song says more than I ever knew it could.. I’m glad you found it👍👍🏳️‍🌈👍

[@SCconservative2011]

I first heard this song around 40 years ago and it was always a favorite as a kid and young teen. Glad to hear you've discovered it now all these years later. So cool that good music is timeless and cross generational

[@ryusato5594]

I'm sure you've checked out more of his stuff by now, but if you haven't, you should check out "I'm movin' out". Very similar vibe- old school, lively, upbeat, one truth bomb after another.

[@animalfinatic9366]

I'm glad you found it and genuinely enjoy it StarrTaylor!! It's your life.

[@animalfinatic9366]

​@@ryusato5594Funny you mention that, that's another one of my favorite Billy Joel songs. An anthem of independence. Something us trailblazers need.

[@christophers.o622]

My life by Billy Joel made it to number 1 on 11/16/1978 in the nation and I was on my way to duty in the Philippines in the Navy at the Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay, the very best tour of duty I ever had when I was in the Navy. A few months later my late wife & I got married on April 5, 1979 and we stayed married up to March 6, 2010 when she passed away a month shy of being married 31 years. It was my theme song for years. My life by Billy Joel is my favorite Billy Joel song, my other favorite Billy Joel song is She's always a woman to me which was played a lot on radio stations in the Philippines in April & May of 1979.

[@kiwiphil9731]

Sorry about your loss 30 years is a long marriage

[@robertwhite9898]

So sorry to hear .& thanks for your service! My dad served in the Navy as well ! 😊except he was on the east coast .

[@johnhernandezlopez9513]

Gracias Billy por regalarnos tan bonitas canciones

[@1962drob]

Happy Birthday Billy Joel.

[@careysellers8198]

Amazing Song, it gave me a perspective on looking at my situation I’m going through with my daughter a different light, I feel free and less stressed about her now ❤️

[@John-gd1hd]

I don't care what you say anymore this is my Life Go ahead with your own life leave me alone.🎉

[@kaymeuwissen2165]

When I was a kid in the mid 70 s ,it wasn’t cool to like Billy Joel,I liked his music,but I never told my classmates,they didn’t need to know.

[@hughjass4978]

cuz im allllllrrrrrigghttt bum bum bada dunnn

[@LilliSatine]

me too!

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Just like it wasn't cool to like ABBA either...

[@TA-tg1cf]

That's stupid.

[@luke5837]

Ah the national anthem for introverts

[@deeblack9393]

Fun fact for those to young. This song was used as the theme song for a Tom Hanks/ Peter Scolari sitcom call Bosom Buddies where they had to dress as women to stay in an apartment building for women only!

[@55102]

Sad to know that Peter Scolari died a couples of days ago.

[@antonioestevez5310]

Even if your mind is confused, your heart always knows the answer.

[@beetjuice7823]

This is a rocking tune. The instrument beats are insane.

[@TOTayo-]

I had no idea Billy Joel sung this song. I am familiar with it being the theme song to the Tom Hanks TV sitcom, Bosom Buddies.

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

supposedly the stand up comic he refers to is Richard Lewis

[@Tolstoy111]

He wrote it. It was a hit a couple of years before Bosom Buddies.

[@MaxHohenstaufen]

This song is awsome. The lyrics is so contemporary and the piano is just a ton of fun. Everytime I hear this song after a long time I go on a binge and spend a week listening. This week a dude at work was humming it and it stuck in my head. This was wednesday. Today is sunday and I've listened to it more times than I remember. It's always like this.

[@Bikewithlove]

Lately those high piano key notes at the end of the song were coming up in my memory so here I am. Even though I never bought an album of his, I grew up with Billy Joel on morning radio in Philadelphia. Billy’s music was a huge part of my world growing up, and songs like this one and Allentown defined the mood of everything in my environment. The 90s was a total departure, and his presence waned, but he’s always going to be there. Captain Jack was another one that hit me at work the other day. I’ve got to tell you these are definitely young, restless songs about youth and the aversion to sacrifice without meaning, but I work a tough job now and I promise you it’s nothing like Billy’s songs if you’ve found your center and your life has yielded you some things. It doesn’t have to be a ‘dead end.’ That said, Billy’s songs serve more to me now, not as a cynical disdain for labor, but as a warning not to succumb to your narcissism - they’re more like examples of what happens when you lose the plot for a self-centered lack of imagination, which I’m happy to say is not caused by hard work and sacrifice, as long as you know what you’re serving.

[@nancyough2562]

to my ex

[@HobbyHell42]

One of the most underrated billy Joel songs. Always been one of my personal favorites

[@sandijohnson4630]

It wasn't underrated. It was a huge seller.

[@bowchickabowwowthatswhatmy3219]

its crazy how everyone in the comments have entirely different reason why this song speaks to them - from toxic parents, shitty friends and relationships, to pursuing careers and lifestyles those around you disapprove of. it takes a great songwriter to be able to tie so many experiences together

[@kianknight729]

Yes ! Your’e right

[@JennieLovedoll]

This is all-time favorite song from Billy Joel.😀 It's vivacious and soporific at the same time.😀 In contrast, it's my life, too!😊 The part from 3:40-ending lights me up like a bank of stadium lights!😊😀

[@brendandaniels5674]

my dad was having a heart attack behind me when i was listening to this song

[@JLukeHypernova]

well working too could give him a heart attackackackackackack, you oughta know by now.

[@victor1978100]

Is your dad all right now?

[@sketches_by_jer]

victor1978100 He’s referencing “The Hangover 3”

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@@JLukeHypernova Nicely done there, Luke!

[@JLukeHypernova]

@@andrewthornhill7042 Thank you, sir. I do my best.

[@kingpin3650]

Got a call from an old freind used to be real close said he couldn’t go on the American way closed a shop sold a house Bought a ticket to the west coast now he gives them a stand up routine in la I don’t need you to worry me for me because I’m alright I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to go home I don’t care what you say anymore this is my life go ahead with your own life leave me alone never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of sercumstance of sercumstance I still belong still belong don’t get me wrong me wrong you can speak your mind but not on my time they would tell you can’t sleep alone in a strange place then they tell you can sleep with somebody else either sooner or later you sleep in your own space either way it’s ok you wake with your self I don’t need you to worry for me because I’m alright I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to go home I don’t care what you say anymore this is my life go ahead with your own life leave me alone never said you had to offer me a second chance never said you had to I never said I was a victim of sercumstance of sercumstance I still belong still belong don’t get me wrong you can speak your mind but not on my time I don’t care what you say anymore this is my life go ahead with your own life leave me alone keep it to yourself it’s my life keep it to yourself it’s my life

[@JaybayJay]

What in the world!?! 1440 comments only? Damn.. Now I don't feel so bad about only having 1 comment on my channel but I just put up some gaming vids to show people I'm not lying when I say I'm good at games.. So, HI BILLY JOEL!! Thank you for the many years of music.. Music has literally saved my life, cause when I would feel sad and angry I would listen to music and let the worries wash away..

[@jacob999-b7r]

Who's still listening in 2019?

[@davidrivas2679]

Whats up with the 2019 stuff

[@jill5681]

Moi

[@Justme99709]

Me

[@masoncourt1183]

a lot of people, what do you expect

[@maxb3248]

I am

[@sergiorivera8258]

Billy Joel "My Life" #3, 1978.

[@myhusbandmylead520]

i never understood the power of these lyrics until my 40s! I FULLY GET IT!!!

[@billiem2372]

The song you play when you cut toxic mfs out of your life. Let them tumor themselves to someone else

[@jonmusicia2595]

4:26 Why does it sound like someone got punched in the stomach?

[@SRBAnimate]

Lol

[@jensmet6208]

A seventies (in the year 1970 and more) song wich advices you to escape the rat race we live in, we are 2016 and things got worse. So much worse, nothing to compare, people die not coping..........

[@JLukeHypernova]

Jen Smet So in other words, this is a dang good song.

[@bobzec3103]

I’m from the future just wait until 2020 lol It is much worse

[@CarlosAnguloTerán]

Muy hermosa ante de ser evangélico me gustaba está ahora que soy evangélico me sigue gustando gloria a Dios por esta balada

[@glenbard07]

RIP Peter Scolari

[@Gilly714]

You know I bumped into Billy Joel @ that Greek Theater in the late 80's and I made him spill his drink all over the girl he was talking to and I asked him to please forgive me and he said to me " JEW-CRAZY " . I thought that was really funny !!!!

[@微分積分いい気分-w4r]

Got a call from an old friend We used to be real close Said he couldn't go on the American way Closed the shop, sold the house Bought a ticket to the West Coast Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A. I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time They will tell you you can't sleep alone In a strange place Then they'll tell you you can't sleep With somebody else Ah, but sooner or later you sleep In your own space Either way it's okay You wake up with yourself I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance I never said I was a victim of circumstance I still belong, don't get me wrong And you can speak your mind But not on my time I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life and leave me alone

[@elmowilson298]

The original version of My Life (1978). I have his 1985 Greatest Hits compilation with a shorter version.

[@rustykuntz94]

+ELMO WILSON That's the version that is almost always played on radio too, that little extra on here is great & how it was intended to be heard.

[@njits789]

I came to realize that many songs on the 1985 Greatest Hits are edits. Just The Way You Are misses a whole verse! Ironically, one of the lyrics in one of the songs go "they cut it down to 3'05" referring to... yes edits!

[@ems4687]

njings. Yes, in "The Entertainer" Billy mentions "Piano Man" being cut down to 3:05. More than 2 minutes were cut off the original version for the radio version!

[@fletcherlucas7908]

Yes. I found the greatest hits CD in my basement and listened to it to see if it's any good and it cut out all the great piano solos.

[@felicecontenta7781]

"Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone" 👏😁😀💃🎶💜Great lyrics 👏👏👏👏🎶🙏Thanks

[@joeconroy8591]

I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home***CLASSIC***

[@neilrose4866]

Infidelity in a marriage !! I don't care what you say this is my life. Go ahead with your own leave me alone !! By the way she's divorced again and unhappy 🙁 And I've never been as happy 😊 What goes round comes round !! I sing this song every day 😆

[@mikevenson2101]

When times in the 70s and 80s were beautiful!!!!!!!

[@TheCheshireCat2190]

I couldn't agree with you more ❤

[@carolynfish3216]

Certainly was

[@BadNews501]

It's just beautiful. Billy just makes your day better.

[@WizardOfHumor1989]

“Alan, aside from the fact that you shut down a freeway, you murdered a wild animal. It’s national news! You don’t wanna know the checks I had to write to fix this!” “AAW PLEASE, WE’RE RICH!” “WE ARE NOT ANYTHING ALAN! I AM WELL OFF, YOU ARE MY FORTY YEAR OLD SON..” “Forty-two! IM FORTY-TWO!“ “FORTY-TWO YEAR OLD SON, WHO STILL LIVES AT HOME! You are to go back on your medication or I’m cutting you off!” “You’re bluffing. When’s dinner?” “YOUR MOTHER AND I CANT TAKE THIS!” “Well, you might have to!”

[@juliaosowska4306]

Haha

[@roybuford7538]

Alan putting his headphones on while his dad is having a heart attack behind him in The Hangover 3 brought me here

[@oftenda]

Got a call from an old friend We used to be real close Said he couldn't go on the American way Closed the shop, sold the house Bought a ticket to the West Coast Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A. I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance (I never said you had to) I never said I was a victim of circumstance (I never said) I still belong,don't get me wrong You can speak your mind But not on my time They will tell you, you can't sleep alone in a strange place Then they'll tell you, you can't sleep with somebody else Ah, but sooner or later you sleep in your own space Either way it's okay to wake up with yourself I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone I never said you had to offer me a second chance (I never said you had to) I never said I was a victim of circumstance (Of cirumstance) I still belong,don't get me wrong You can speak your mind But not on my time I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone (Keep it to yourself, it's my life.) (Keep it to yourself, it's my life.) (Keep it to yourself, it's my life.) (Keep it to yourself, it's my life.)

[@jn2400]

This reminds me so much of my dad when he played this on his 8 track in the truck when I was a kid. Now I'm 45 and love this song so much.

[@necessarychange7779]

All this man did was put out hits and classics all the time literally all Fire!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥...Salute to Billy Joel🎯💯

[@mystiparker3935]

Loudly playing this in my new car. 🎉

[@mr.squiggles5376]

What kind of distasteful, uncultured swines disliked this

[@wesk2675]

The type of people who don't know how to live their own lives and leave others alone.

[@mr.squiggles5376]

Wes K lol, that was good

[@sleepyemmas]

People aren't distasteful if they don't like music you like.

[@mr.squiggles5376]

CatCritic they are if they don’t like this song

[@sleepyemmas]

@@mr.squiggles5376 People have different tastes in things.

[@stevensh-g1w]

I have always liked this song. It is a song with substance. Billy Joel didn't minced his words in this song. Just told it as it was. Total honesty.

[@jinglejazz7537]

I moved to Calgary in 1978 with my brothers and mom. I remember we played this song once we got our stereo back from getting fixed. cranked it up. I was 17.

[@SoundHealer93]

Crazy!! My whole life changed when I moved to Calgary at 19 and started listening to this kind of music!!!! Billy Joel forever!

[@jinglejazz7537]

@@SoundHealer93 DID YOU COME from Ontarible, I'm from Owen Sound?

[@alisontibbens2155]

I consider this my theme song.

[@xXTomokoKurokiXx]

Fun fact: the comedian he talks about in the first verse is actually Richard Lewis, a famous stand-up comedian, and the actor who played Prince John in Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He's also a semi-regular on Curb Your Enthusiasm. EDIT: This was an unsubstantiated rumour. Turns out it was actually Tony Lawrence, a friend of Billy's who, like Lewis, moved to LA to become a comedian.

[@fuzzystick2890]

Cool I did not know that!

[@mauriciomonge5349]

This song is AMAZING.💯👍🤝

[@rdhorsey9081]

I used to swear that the backup singers here were Paul & Linda McCartney, until I found out recently that it was the guys from Chicago.

[@robertaustinescalera]

The Hangover Part III brought me here

[@scottbrown723]

It was on TV the other night now that u say that 👍🏻

[@lorrencotton]

The liberation of this song is TIMELESS, you hear me?!?!?!

[@wesk2675]

We could all learn something from this song.