I put my hands in the fire I liked to climb a little higher It wasn't easy for the family I was born into I never asked permission to just start livin' 'Cause that's what cowards do When I was young and pretty Gettin' mugged in the city You could take my money if that's what you call fun But I learned not to back down Or turn away from a shakedown 'Cause only cowards run Oh, cowards, come on, fools Forget the things you learned in schools There are wonderful mistakes we're gonna make together Oh, cowards, can't you see There is air around to breathe? And the love we make tonight will last forever ♪ I'm full of fire and vigor A little piss and vinegar I keep my heart wide open, but I'm not naive I don't believe in tellin' lies Or buildin' life on compromise 'Cause that's what cowards believe We're lookin' up from the bottom I can't deny there's problems It's clear we gotta swim or else we gonna sink I know it's gonna be difficult I'm sick of people who are cynical 'Cause that's how cowards think Oh, cowards, come on, dance You were born to take a chance There are answers unimagined, we can find together Oh, cowards, can't you see There is air around to breathe? And the music our hearts make will last forever It will last forever I put my hands in the fire I liked to climb a little higher Wasn't easy for the family I was born into I never asked permission to just start livin' 'Cause that's what cowards do