Lyric discussion by TheCrazyDon 

Cover art for In This Life lyrics by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

He's talking to his fans. Everything wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the people who believed in him. "In this life, I was loved by you"

I think he is talking about how he wanted to become famous (in a sense) and then slowly he realized he wasn't doing it for the money. He was doing it because he loved his people and his music. It allowed him to be free of all his trouble.

Sorry for this scatter brained explanation.

I would have thought it was a lover he found, but it's awesome to think about it from your angle, how he simply loves doing what he does, regardless of how much he makes for doing it. it's a rarity in the music business, what with all the gimmicks that exist now a days. it's heartbreaking to hear him say "I know that I won't live forever."