While the years are still on my side,
My back is strong, my eyes are wide.
I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.
Grow up, get a job, and cut that hair.
Run off, join the army for all they care,

Or bring a blanket; it gets awfully cold

When you can't afford the heat and you're sleepin' alone.



Love living life from couch to couch;

Thought myself content living hand to mouth.

But when everything you own fits in a single bag,

No matter how light the load, it tends to drag.



While the years are still on my side,

My back is strong, my eyes are wide.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.



Momma said there'd be days like this

But she's been too late too much this year.

(Momma said, Momma said)

Waking up when I was going to sleep before;

Bars are closing, I'm already out the door.

No semblance of stability

On old runner's legs in doubt.

I still even have the ability

To run this race without

My sacrifice... Recognize...



While the years are still on my side,

My back is strong, my eyes are wide.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.



While the years are still on my side,

My back is strong, my eyes are wide.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.



I make junk mail for The Man

Soon I'll be inking up your hands

While you toss away my work

Machines whir and I make plans

I make junk mail for The Man

I've been inking up your hands

While your sacrifice goes unrecognized...





While the years are still on my side,

My back is strong, my eyes are wide.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.



While the years are still on my side,

My back is strong, my eyes are wide.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.

I want the work I do to be a bigger point of pride.