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