when i was young
i counted on
the game of give and take

then growing up
i found out
they take more than give away

yet we get use
to the abuse
they hand out over time

part of growing up
is being numb
when it comes to life

when i was young
i counted on
the game of win or lose

then growing up
i found out
you lose freedom when they choose

yet we get use
to the abuse
and think that all is fine

part of growing up
is being numb
when it comes to life