Don't settle for sadness, malaise, or madness All the peaks and all the pain, and all that's in between; well it's not good, but it ain't bad next to nothing So don't settle for sadness, malaise, or madness Don't settle for sadness, for rage, or malice All the kings and all the queens, and all the human beings know life ain't good; but it ain't bad next to nothing So don't settle for sadness, malaise, or madness. Ain't life been good to you?