As we open our eyes

As the day disappears and slowly gives way to the night

Our youth is slipping away try as we might

To hold back the years even though we all know that's one fight

That we're all bound to lose rich and poor we all share the same plight

Yes, the apple is ripe but the lingering taste isn't sweet

If we fix on the fact that our time on this earth is so fleet

Even more if we choose to believe we're just matter and meat

And see the end that we all face as some kind of defeat

There were days so sad and full of doubt

Seemed the only choice was to just drop out

Like you were well and truly stuck