I've just begun to understand
I'm twenty-three and in my hand
I hold responsibility
To my friends and my family
I've just begun to understand
This boy is gonna be a man
This life you'll see
That nothing's gonna come for free
This life, you'll find
That nothing's gonna change your mind
Tonite
Tonite
I've just begun to know for sure
I'm thirty-three and in my store
I stock the shelves with dignity
For myself and my community
I've just begun to know for sure
That girl deserves a whole lot more
This life, you'll see
That nothing's gonna come for free
This life, you'll find
That nothing's gonna change your mind
Tonite
Tonite
I'm leaving town today
I don't know what to say
It's all part of the plan
I leave it up to you
I don't know what to do
I leave it in your hands
I've just begun to understand
I'm fourty-three I own this land
I share responsibility
With my wife for our posterity
I've just begun to understand
What it means to be a working man
This life, you'll find
Just looking for a peace of mind
Tonite
Tonite
Tonite
Tonite