Janis Joplin’s “No Reason For Livin” Is Her Saddest Song You’ve Never Heard
So Young To Be So Sad
It’s no secret that Janis struggled through life with internal issues and tended toward blues “sad” songs but “No Reason For Livin” takes the cake. We have heard many songs that made us want to reach out for Janis to give her a hug, but this one is it.
“I ain’t got no reason to livin’, I can’t find no cause to die. Lord, I ain’t got no reason for livin’, you give me no cause to die…”
This heart wrenching ballad is the epitome of feeling lost, wanting to die but not finding a reason to leave your body- Janis must have been in a very dark place at this time…
Interesting Quote:Â “I’m not really thinking much, just sort of, trying to feel” – Janis Joplin
We vastly believe this quote as we can only really try to understand how much feeling Janis had inside of her… from what we heard and can hear in the mic, there was a lot of soul, pain, regret and loneliness…
We love you Janis.
+ No Reason For Livin Lyrics +
Lord, I ain’t got no reason for livin’, you give me no cause to die
Lord, I ain’t got no reasons for stay here, give me no cause to try
I got these blues, I gotta find me that middle road
Well, I ain’t got mother to love me, ain’t got no father to care
Lord, I ain’t got mother to love me, ain’t got no father to care
Lord, I ain’t got no reasons to go on, give me no cause to stay here
I got these blues, I gotta finally know why
Well, I ain’t got no reason for walkin’, I guess I’m gonna fall or standstill
Lord, I ain’t got no reason for walkin’, guess I’m gonna fall or standstill
Lord I ain’t got no reason for goin’, give me no cause to stay here
I got these blues, Lord I gotta finally know why
