Oh, people downcast in despair See the disillusion everywhere Hoping their bad luck will change Gets a little harder everyday People struggle, people fight For the simple pleasures in their life The trouble comes from everywhere It's a little more than you can bear I know that it will hurt I know that it will break your heart The way things are and the way they've been And the way they've always been People shallow, self absorbed See the push and shove for their rewards With nothing nice on their minds You can read about it in their eyes People ruthless, people cruel The damage that some people do Full of hatred, full of pride It's enough to make you lose your mind I know that it will hurt I know that it will break your heart The way things are And the way they've been Yeah, I know that it will hurt I know that it will hurt I know that it will break your heart The way things are And the way they've been Don't spread the discontent Don't spread the lies Don't make the same mistakes With your own life You know a little love survives Yeah, I know that it will hurt I know that it will hurt I know that it will break your heart The way things are And the way they've been Don't spread the discontent Don't spread the lies Don't make the same mistakes With your own life And don't disrespect yourself Don't lose your pride And don't think everybody's Gonna choose your side Oh no, oh no Oh no, oh no Oh no, no, no Oh no