81 and we're half alive Even though, well, we would rather die Oh, I know that we can survive Long enough to wonder why And it seems like a miracle now 'Till the sight in a mirror comes round Can I just move on? Can I just go home? 81, at least we tried Hard enough to have our dreams unwind Long ago we had so much pride Now we know all we have is time 81 and we're half alive Even though, well, we would rather die Oh I know that we can survive Long enough to wonder why