Tightrope - Young the Giant

When I was just a boy

My mama told me, «Son

You look so serious

Smile and have some fun»

When I was seventeen

My father let me know

«Life isn’t fun and games

Gotta sell your soul»

I don’t know how I ended up

So close to where I started here

I went to war for peace of mind

But what’s it for?

I’m dancing on a tightrope

No time to mess around

Just trying to let my mind go

I’m never coming down

I found a preacher man

To help me understand

What we are doing here

What comes after life?

And now the years have passed

Been to the moon and back

And all I’ve realized

No one knows a thing

I don’t know how I ended up

So close to where I started here

I went to war for peace of mind

What was it for?

I’m dancing on a tightrope

No time to mess around

Just trying to let my mind go

I’m never coming down

I’m never coming down

I’m never coming down

Teachers always say stay in between the lines

Mamma said be quiet if you can’t say something nice

Doctors always say take these pills for your health

Now I can’t remember how to think for myself

I’m dancing on a tightrope

No time to mess around

Just trying to let my mind go

I’m never coming down

I’m never coming down

I’m never coming down