Strike me down in this very spot
If I ever told you a lie
Just as sure as I'm standing here
You're my heart's one desire

In all my life, I've never found someone
Who makes me feel more like a man
And you're someone that I can talk to
So I know you'll understand

I don't mean to be indelicate
It's the last thing on my mind
But there's something that's been troubling me
And it's grown over time

At first, it seemed you depended on me
But now you're trying to run the show
Please don't take this the wrong way
But there's something you should know

This is my life, this is my life
And I know you want to run it for me
But that isn't what I need
Baby, that's just the way it is

Oh, momma, when I look at you
You're my joy and my pride
But how can something so beautiful
Be such a thorn in my side?

At first, you came on so innocent
But now it seems you'd like to have control
Well, there's some things I just can't countenance
And it's high time that you know

This is my life, this is my life
And I know you want to run it for me
But that isn't what I need
Baby, that's just the way it is
And that's the way it's gonna be

(This is)
'Cause this is my life
(This is)
This is my life
(This is my life)
(This is my life)
This is my life

And I know you've got it in for me
It's plain for all to see

Baby, this is my life, this is my life
And I know you want to run it for me
But that isn't what I need
Baby, that's just the way it is
And that's the way it's gonna be

(This is)
'Cause this is my life
(This is)
This is my life
(This is my life)
(This is my life)
This is, this is my life
And I ain't gonna fall in love
(This is my life)
This time