Fourteen Years

If you look closely into my eyes
You'll see your reflection in me
And all the things that you fear
Can you believe they've frightened me
I know the language that you speak
I know the backache that you feel

You know things don't fix themselves
You've got to mend the wounds at time
People look out only for themselves
And don't think twice to leave you behind

But you can count on me
I know that you try
You've come down all this way only to find
That, "times are hard, my friend you know"
But that's life
And that's just the way that it goes

Despite the bruises deep inside
Time can only the truth
Not me
Well beyond the star gilded line
That people draw from time to time
This situation beyond your control
Doesn't surprise me at all

You know things don't fix themselves
You've got to mend the wounds at times
People look out only for themselves
And don't think twice to leave you behind

But you can count on me
I know that you try
You've come down all this way only to find
That, "times are hard, my friend you know"
But that's life
And that's just the way that it goes
Yes, that's just the way that it goes
That's just the way that it goes