'Cause Adam, let me tell you a little something about life She's a pretty little mistress with hearts for eyes You want to hold on, but not too tight So you never spend a sleepless night Thinking about things you know your heart can't change 'Cause I don't remember being promised another day You got to look around to know who your real friends are They're the ones you can count on, not shooting stars You've gotta find a girl and treat her right So you don't live too fast some nights Reaching for someone you know you'll never tame Oh, we're living for something that someone takes away 'Cause I found out the meaning of life Is the home is here that you want to cry I may lift you up and teach you to fly And this is my insight And every time that you can't believe Just where you are at, just hold on and see And learn to live and love and on You'll see your bright side 'Cause Adam, let me tell you a little something about life She's a pretty little mistress with hearts for eyes You want to hold on, but not too tight so you