I was born right by the mountain
From a place where eagles would sore
Now im saying goodbye to my hometown
Im going where I never been before
See my daddy was a farmer and mama she was a nurse
Told me stories about the world im about to find what its worth
Mama don't you cry, daddy please just say goodbye
Cause ive gotta live before I die but il be coming back home soon
Now im standing by the streetlights, not sure if I really belong
Though my trouble days may come I know I gotta go on
Ive gotta live my life in colors, no more living in black and white
Ive gotta learn to live my life, ive gotta learn to stand and fight
Sister don't you cry, brother I will be alright
Cause ive gotta live before I die, but il be coming back home soon
So many years past and ive been waiting for so long to see my papa
I cant wait to see his eyes
So many years past and Ive been dreaming for so song to see my mama
I cant wait to see her smile
Because ive lived before I die and il be coming back home to you