I was a suburban boy in the 1980's Living my best life, unencumbered and so carefree The things I didn't know now seem embarrassing I guess my innocence was trying to protect me And all the things I took for granted Every dream I planned to achieve Well, life turned out to be more complicated Then I ever thought it could be Blissful ignorance was my escape From the reality that stood in my way What was there to stop me What was hidden in plain sight If I couldn't imagine it It was worth the time And all the things I took for granted Every dream I planned to achieve Well, life turned out to be more complicated Then I ever thought it could be