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Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
One man's in is another's out
I gotta get out today
Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
Amid divisions you're so low [?]
You know I gotta get out today
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And where there's a will there's a way...no way!
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In the misery dictionary
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And where there's a will there's a way
One man's in is another's out
I gotta get out today
And where there's a will there's a way
Amid divisions you're so low [?]
You know I gotta get out today
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I'm not sure these lyrics are correct: here's what I think they should be:
Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
One man's meat is another man's
I gotta get up today
Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
Admit defeat, yet you're so young
You know I gotta get up today
Ian Brown was later dismissive of the song but I think it's an outstanding debut: that line "Where there's a will there's a way" is almost a rallying call for new bands trying to get their music out into the world, trying to make their mark. I love the emotion that Ian Brown puts into his vocal.
[Edit: formatting]
I've read that this song makes fun of mopey Brit rock, a la Morrissey.
Its more to do with the youth of that time staying in bed when Brown (who wrote the track) thought they'd be better getting of there arse and doing stuff.
Hence the lines "when there's life there's gotta be hope and when there's a will there's a way".
This song is the embodiment of the feeling of living in Manchester circa 1985. It was a horrible place to be and left little for the heart to aspire to. This song is testament to the image of the hardened Manchester boys that they were. Innocent, confused and filled with rage, this is one my favourite songs of all time. A rare tune where an unspeakable connection occurs.