Young Man Lyrics

Hey young man, you've got a lot to learn

About giving and getting along

And it seems to me, yeah you've been livin'

On borrowed time, with no thanks, on my dime

But I wouldn't wait too long, if I were you

Forever isn't long, when it's chasing you

And in a blink your youth can slip away

And I know, it seems so far off

Just like a big old train, heaving coal

But I was there, like you are now

Time caught me, unaware

And now I'm grey and old

I wouldn't wait too long, if I were you

Forever isn't long, when it's chasing you

And in a blink your youth can slip away

So pack up your swag and just hit the street

There's places to go and people to meet

Well you can do it your own way

But don't you get too stale

If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail

So don't let it happen to you

Well that's enough, I've done my best

The lectures out, go have some fun

It's time to leave the nest

But just remember son, I'm proud of you

And whatever you do, I will have your back

Just remember son, I've got your back

And anytime you want, you can come back

So go and seize the day and don't look back