don't tell me how to live

i am the story of a man

who makes his way on his own

don't need no kinda direction from no one

i got myself a pretty old soul. ain't nobody gonna tell me how to live

i am a giant of a man

i do what i please

i got respect for all that's around me

and expect the same for me

so go ahead

do what you want

whatever your release

i'm just looking for a little quiet

and my own kind of peace

ain't nobody gonna tell me how to live

oh

i'm gonna soar like an eagle

my wings will carry me away

i got the heart of a lion

and i get stronger everyday

i like the finer things in life

at least what's fine to me

i got music and people to love

that sure does suit my needs

yeah

singin' that song with my babydoll

and a little bit of weed

ain't nobody gonna tell me how to live

ain't nobody gonna tell me how to live

oh

i'm gonna soar like an eagle

my wings will carry me away

i got the heart of a lion

and i know what kinda man i am

i'm gon' do it

right

i'm gonna do it right

whoa yeah!

ain't nobody gonna tell me how to live