A.I.R. (40th Anniversary Version)

[Verse 1]

Young and free, something you'll never be

A childhood’s end, it's lunacy

Pure dictation, they don't listen

And you’re just waiting for what you're missing

[Pre-Chorus]

Welcome to your nightmare

You just can't walk away

It's time for you to choose your fate

You just can't let it lay

Welcome to our nightmare

Your whole life's on the way, today

[Chorus]

You're no good, misunderstood

A.I.R

All their hopes and visions

Of what they want you to be

Crucial times, made up minds

A.I.R

So high and mighty

Though much too blind to see

[Verse 2]

Who are you gonna live your life for?

Conformity will trap you like a locked door

Independence means owning your decisions

Authority will put your ass in prison, oh

[Pre-Chorus]

Welcome to your nightmare

You just can't walk away

It’s time for you to choose your fate

You just can’t let it lay

Welcome to oour nightmare

Your whole life's on the way, today

[Chorus]

You’re no good, misunderstood

A.I.R

All their hopes and visions

Of what they want you to be

Crucial times, made up minds

A.I.R

So high and mighty

Though much too blind to see

[Bridge]

Fight or go insane, there's no one else to blame

Stop their influence, you can't give them a chance

Break right through the wall that separates us all

Start your second life without their hands in sight

[Verse 3]

You got your pride, you got your visions

Don't subside, don’t ever give in, no

Don't compromise, just keep on grinning

The games they play, you just keep on winning, oh

[Outro]

Keep on winning

Keep on winning

Keep on winning

A.I.R