Story Behind the Song
Important when listening to this song that you know it's not about a conflict with someone else, but with myself. It's a negotiation with myself about leading a life that's fulfilling, or leading a life that pays the rent.
Lyrics
I've got 2 reasons why I've gotta go,
One of them is I lost my way,
The other one I don't know.
This way is sweet, this way is true,
This way is good for me but it ain't no good for you.
I find I'm cryin, each and every night.
Dream that I'm flyin', flyin' so high,
But when I wake up in the mornin'
I'm as low as low can be.
Gotta find a better way, one that sets me free.
Which will it be? Will it be the one that feeds you,
Or the one that sets you free?
I don't care which it is that I choose.
As long as I stay me and as long as you stay you.
You must be kidding me, after all the work I've done
I break my back till sundown, I get up with the sun
The money's in the mail
And it always will be
Through my eyes here's how I see it; This life is free.
Which will it be? Will it be the one that feeds you,
Or the one that sets you free?
I don't care which it is that I choose.
As long as I stay me and as long as you stay you.
Let's find some common ground, maybe we could talk.
Let's find you some direction, without it you cant walk.
There aint no sense if flappin' your clipped wings every day.
Just keep in mind you're trading your dreams in for steady pay.
Which will it be? Will it be the one that feeds you,
Or the one that sets you free?
I don't care which it is that you choose.
As long as I stay me and as long as you stay you.
I've got 2 reasons why I've gotta go,
One of them is I lost my way,
The other one I don't know.
This way is sweet, this way is true,
This life is good. But it ain't no good for you.
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