Life
Des'ree · Other Songs - Des'ree
I'm afraid of the dark,
'specially when I'm in a park
And there's no-one else around,
Ooh, i get the shivers
I don't want to see a ghost,
it's a sight that I fear most
I'd rather have a piece of toast and
watch the evening news
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
oh life, doo, doot dooo
I'm a superstitious girl,
I'm the worst in the world
Never walk under ladders,
I keep a rabbit's tail
I'll take you up on a dare, anytime, anywhere
Name the place, I'll be there, bungee jumping,
I don't care!
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
oh life, doo, doot dooo
So after all is said and done
I know I'm not the only one
Life indeed can be fun, if you really want to
Sometimes living out your dreams,
Ain't as easy as it seems
You wanna fly around the world,
In a beautiful balloon
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
(repeat till end)
'specially when I'm in a park
And there's no-one else around,
Ooh, i get the shivers
I don't want to see a ghost,
it's a sight that I fear most
I'd rather have a piece of toast and
watch the evening news
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
oh life, doo, doot dooo
I'm a superstitious girl,
I'm the worst in the world
Never walk under ladders,
I keep a rabbit's tail
I'll take you up on a dare, anytime, anywhere
Name the place, I'll be there, bungee jumping,
I don't care!
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
oh life, doo, doot dooo
So after all is said and done
I know I'm not the only one
Life indeed can be fun, if you really want to
Sometimes living out your dreams,
Ain't as easy as it seems
You wanna fly around the world,
In a beautiful balloon
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life, doo,
doot doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,
(repeat till end)
Life - Des'ree
Des'ree's 1990 single "Life" stands as a defining track of the Britpop era, blending soulful R&B influences with the atmospheric production characteristic of the early 1990s. Released during a period when the artist was establishing her signature sound, the song features her distinctive vocal delivery and a melodic structure that resonated deeply with audiences. While often associated with the broader movement of the time, the track showcases her ability to craft emotive pop songs that prioritized lyrical honesty and musical warmth. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly pop while retaining a raw, personal quality that became a hallmark of her discography.