Lyric discussion by disgruntledbruce 

Cover art for This Is The Life lyrics by Dismemberment Plan, The

The meaning is pretty selfexplanatory and a bit corny, but it doesn't matter because they're the dismemberment plan. They can tell this son of a bitch anything and he won't talk back, but instead just listen to the joyest, spiritual, mind-powering, masterful words. Because with the plan, this IS the life. Thank you, thank you! Where's my academy award for most ridiculous over-acting?