I remember when you first arrived Medicated, till barely alive And I watched with wonder as color returned to your cheeks Thinking of the words I'd say, should we ever get the chance to speak (I'd say) Stand up, don't be foolish You got one life to live, may as well start it now Get your hands up, come on let's do this It's just you and me baby and all the time we're allowed I remember when you first awoke Eyes like steel, voice like velvet rope You said you'd been dreaming of a man who looked like me Who gave the most sincere advice without the slightest hint of irony (saying) Stand up, don't be foolish You got one life to live, may as well start it now Get your hands up, come on let's do this It's just you and me baby and all the time we're allowed We all thought you would grow strong Who knew we could be so wrong I remember when you first broke loose Some chased after, I said what's the use Everybody comes around here looking for a change Happy are the ones who learn it's not so odd to be strange Stand up, don't be foolish You got one life to live, may as well start it now Get your hands up, come on let's do this It's just you and me baby and all the time we're allow