twenty-one and already a grandad
nag - nag - naggin' for a wonderful world
but I can tell you I don't believe in fairy tales
no - no - no they're a dangerous game
and I don't think anyone can make me happy
it's the one damned thing you gotta do on your own
I don't think anyone can make it happen
it's the one damned thing you gotta do on your own

live your life while you're still young
live your life, live your life

you just can't look for excuses
can't you see you're foolin' yourself
ooh, I'm not a preacher
up on a stage
look at the facts and open your eyes
hard rains are goin' to fall
it's up to you if you want to get through
reach out! reach out! with both hands
cause to live and to love means you suffer!

if you don't dream you die!