First you lose yourself in wonder
Then you think you're in control
Next the more you know the more you ponder
And then you learn to let it go

First you wanted to seem older
And tried to hide your innocence
Now when someone says you look much younger
Well, you take that as a compliment

But don't you think it's rather sad
That time's not the greatest adviser
You learn as much as you forget
So in the end you won't be much wiser

First they teach you to be modest
And then you're hit so hard you crack
Next they will attack you if you're honest
And then you learn to take it back

You're taught to work the sweat of your brow
And to do better than your best
Next you work so hard you're snowed under
And then you learn to take some rest

But don't you think it's rather sad
That time's not the greatest adviser
You learn as much as you forget
So in the end you won't be much wiser

First they teach you to be patient
And then you learn there's not much time
Next you no longer want to hurry
And you try to just enjoy the ride
Oh, you try to just enjoy the ride
Yeah, you try to just enjoy the ride.