Youth, let me tell you son
Some folks say it's wasted on the young
But you can't go back
You can only reminisce
So go for the gold
But as you head down that road
There'll be times when you find yourself
Out in the cold
And it's good to have a shoulder to cry on
On days like this
I know it seems you keep singing the same song
You feel you'll never belong
Like your riding down an endless highway
Without a friend
But things will be clearer in the rear view mirror
Hang on to your dreams
Forget your fears
Keep your eyes on the prize
It's right around the bend
And me, let me put it this way
I just wanted folks to stay out of my way
I had it all figured out
I couldn't miss
But when the bridge washed out
I had my doubts
You just have to find yourself another route
And I wished I had a shoulder to cry on
On days like this
Sometimes it seemed I was singing the same song as you
I felt I'd never belong
I was riding down an endless highway
Without a friend
But things are much clearer in the rear view mirror
Hang onto your dreams
Forget your fears
Keep your eyes on the prize
It's right around the bend
They say good things come to those who wait
But it helps if you give it a spark
Catch up with that girl before it's too late
Tell her your dreams
Speak from the heart 'cause
Love will change your tune forever
Make your days seem brighter
The world feel new
But if you find you're rocking to a different beat
Remember it's a two way street
Sometimes she'll need a shoulder to cry on
And you will too
Life is sweeter when you're singing the same song
Everyone needs a place to belong
When you're riding down that endless highway
You'll need a friend
It will all be clearer in the rear view mirror
Hang onto your dream
Forget your fears
Keep your eyes on the prize
It's right around the bend
You better marry that girl.
Youth!