Older people told me

Child, get ahead

I'd nod and smile

Then I spent my undergrad in bed

It seemed a hefty price to pay for learning

When silver linings were all they had me earning

Save yourself from the stress

Try to care less

So what

So what

So what

So what

People my age who listened to their parents

Are even less sure and more scared

Retire early, spare yourself the burden

A life sentence is all they have you earning

Save yourself

Do your best

Be less careful

So what

So what

So what

So what