When we were kids in the backyard Playing astronauts and rockstars No one told us to stop it Called us unrealistic Then suddenly you're 18 Go to college for your plan B What you want is too risky Live for weekends and whisky We all got these big ideas One day they're replaced with fears How did we get here? Darling, don't quit your daydream It's your life that you're making It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare The hell out of you If it makes you nervous It's probably worth it Why save it for sleep when you could be Living your daydream? 31 waiting tables She has the voice of an angel Out of money and power She only sings in the shower All these things we say we'll get to Shot down by the reasons not to Darling, don't quit your daydream It's your life that you're making It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare The hell out of you If it makes you nervous It's probably worth it Why save it for sleep when you could be Living your daydream? So scared of failure that we fail to try Turning around before the finish line Gotta fall for a minute before you can fly So daydream It's your life that you're making It ain't big enough if it doesn't scare The hell out of you If it makes you nervous It's probably worth it Why save it for sleep when you could be Living your daydream? Why save it for sleep when you should be Living your daydream?