The song describes the ups and downs of life, noting that one can go from success in April to failure in May, but to not let setbacks discourage as the world keeps spinning. It references being a puppet, pauper, pirate, poet, pawn and king, experiencing the highs and lows but learning from failures and getting back in the race each time. The lyrics convey that while life isn't easy, giving up isn't an option.
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Joker and Sinatra
1. That's Life
Frank Sinatra
That's life (that's life) that's what people say
You're riding high in April
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I'm back on top, back on top in June
I said, that's life (that's life) and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stompin' on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down
'Cause this fine old world it keeps spinnin' around
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate
A poet, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself flat on my face
I pick myself up and get back in the race
That's life (that's life) I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
I'd jump