I was born right by the mountain From a place where eagles would sore Now im saying goodbye to my hometown Im going where I never been before See my daddy was a farmer and mama she was a nurse Told me stories about the world im about to find what its worth Mama don't you cry, daddy please just say goodbye Cause ive gotta live before I die but il be coming back home soon Now im standing by the streetlights, not sure if I really belong Though my trouble days may come I know I gotta go on Ive gotta live my life in colors, no more living in black and white Ive gotta learn to live my life, ive gotta learn to stand and fight Sister don't you cry, brother I will be alright Cause ive gotta live before I die, but il be coming back home soon So many years past and ive been waiting for so long to see my papa I cant wait to see his eyes So many years past and Ive been dreaming for so song to see my mama I cant wait to see her smile Because ive lived before I die and il be coming back home to you