A light goes on, it's cold inside She knows it's time, to take a ride Your life will change, to the sound of an infant voice But did... did you have a choice? Was your future mapped out like the tide? Now you're on that big ride To the next phase of living, a time when your genes will survive The child from your time will be needing your help to thrive The view is the same in 40 years, the fear and the pain, occasional tears Take care my sweet, and make sure you live to the end Born in a world, where it's great to be young The flags are unfurled, your time has begun Make some plans, make a career Make the most of your life without fear Never forget the kin that surrounds you Serve and protect the family that made you The years will soon pass, the seasons will change Follow your heart, explore your own range You're learning to walk, a little at a time You're learning to talk, you're doing just fine Life starts at school, you'll learn all you can The wars of the world, the failings of man Why did the child have to take in the poison of... life...? A child is born, a new hope is among us My work is done The time is near, the beginning of age My kingdom come