The Long Road Ahead
There's a long road ahead
Best be gettin' on when you can
The day's light won't last forever
And you'll never be the same again
There is wit and wisdom found
Even on gas station bathroom stalls
And idiocy in the walls of Congress
But the truth will resonate in your soul
No matter how long or arduous
You best keep trucking in the face of adversity
Because your momma gave you the keys to success
And your daddy gave you the vehicle to take you there
Nothing in life comes easy
And it might seem like everyone is out to get you
But true friends are never far
To light the way in the darkest hours
Believe in yourself
And don't forget where you came from
Chasing down them dreams
Lest you cast a suffocating shadow
Before long the rigors will make you stronger
And the challenges will make you wiser
And that young boy will blossom into a man
With righteous fire in his heart
You're a 28 year old kid
But this world is yours for the taking
Don't think of lost time
Because today is the present
There's a long road ahead
But one day it's going to end
Life's light won't last forever
So make the most of it
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