We live in an age of ruin As our graves dig deeper with each passing day I'm reminded of my careless youth and how it's come to pass These hardships I've endured wont make me bitter Mark my words These are the desperate times Push forward with the best of intentions And take back what's mine I'm trying so hard to be a better man Breaking these chains and making my stand This is the change that we must make in our lives To progress is to open your eyes Open your eyes Nothing in this life is free, Hard work and dedication are key This is my life, you can't take it away from me This is what I love, you can never take it away