Lyrics:

It's a hard world to get a break in
All the good things have been taken
But, girl, there are ways to make certain things pay
Though I'm dressed in these rags, I'll wear sable some day

Hear what I say
I'm gonna ride the serpent
No more time spent sweatin' rent

Hear my command
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
Holdin' me down
Stick around

But baby (Baby)
Remember (Remember)

It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine

There'll be women and their fortunes
Who just want to mother orphans
Are you gonna cry when I'm squeezin' the rye?
Takin' all I can get, no regrets

When I openly lie
And leave only money
Believe me, honey, that money
Can you believe I ain't no saint
No complaints

So, girl, go out
Hand it out

And baby (Baby)
Remember (Remember)

It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine

(It's my life and I'll do what I want) Don't push me
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) It's my life
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) And I can do what I want
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) You can't tell me

(It's my life and I'll do what I want)