I walked down to the corner mart To get myself a slice and coke Thoughts so big inside my head But my parents swore I'd end up broke My favorite band on the radio Telling me I should let go But I don't think so (Just get back to the studio) It was in my eyes before I spoke It was in my heart before I woke Your picture saved on my screen Oh how does a young boy dream? How does a young boy- It's death or it's life Everyone tries to stay between Scared what you'll find in your head Is that what you mean? The stories they told The world opens and devours you Guard every hope because you only have a few The songs we sang breathed life in us Before anyone even noticed My heart was full as I said "I'll play these songs until I'm dead" You're never as alone as you will feel Don't ever let them take the wheel The doubt may come but it will go You only have to make it to the next show Just make it to the next show It's death or it's life Everyone tries to stay between Scared what you'll find in your head Is that what you mean? The stories they told The world opens and devours you Guard every hope because you only have a few I'm not scared anymore It's the one promise I made to myself It won't go away Don't let it go away