A sycophantic murmur A view to chasing lies To follow template footsteps To lead a vacant life This solitary struggle I fear it breaks my bones To overcome this anguish To venture far from home I just tried to chase my dreams I won't give up my fight 'Cos I've fire in my eyes I'd longed for something more 'Fore I was 21 years old This pain is yours to take No more than harrowing mistakes I'd longed for something more 'Fore I was 21 years old So don't tell me this is life Another ruthless onslaught Another minion won To serve a failing system So I intend on keeping One eye open And one eye shut I'll keep your message on my lips So I won't taste it on my tongue I won't give up my fight 'Cos I've fire in my eyes I'd longed for something more 'Fore I was 21 years old This pain is yours to take No more than harrowing mistakes I'd longed for something more 'Fore I was 21 years old So don't tell me this is life I tried to find A way to see The person I Was meant to be These words they fall On fragile scars And only reinforce the marks I won't give up my fight 'Cos I've fire in my eyes I'd longed for something more 'Fore I was 21 years old This pain is yours to take No more than harrowing mistakes I've longed for something more Since I was 21 years old So don't tell me this is life So keeping One eye open And one eye shut I'll keep your message on my lips So I won't taste it on my tongue