Don't Take it...

You've been hiding behind
shadows of doubt
Merely whispering
when you know you must shout
How else can you be heard above the noise
of the children as they play with their toys

Don't take it too seriously, baby
If you can take it at all
It don't break even, baby
and you know you will never have it all,
know you will never have it all
No, you will never have it all

You've been treating your friends
just like a crutch
Don't stay too long
or you may lose the rush
and emotions are universal...
Just the same,
they are far too personal

Don't take it too seriously, baby
If you can take it at all
It won't help you in the long run, baby
in getting over the wall,
getting over the wall
Disregard the cries in the hall...
            circa 1981