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Intro

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Verse 1

They say elders gain

the wisdom of years

As time goes by I fear

growing up and feeling

like the best years are done

Spend life waiting for

things that never come and

Chorus 1

Hope When living through

the memories of youth

Hope When repetition

guides you

Hope When wondering how

you wound up this way

I hope the wisdom's

worth the wait

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Verse 2

Life's mold gradually

enfolds you

Uniqueness given up to

be accepted by your peers

Come in from your 9 to 5

Hang your coat and tie

High School yearbook's

still on the nightstand

(Repeat Chorus 1)

Interlude

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Bridge

Salutations and

"How's your day been?"

routine superficial

conversations

They've Gotten too deep

but somehow you keep

working to afford another

F--

day you'll live to hate

Chorus 2

Hope When living through

the memories of youth

Hope When repetition

guides you

Hope When wondering how

you wound up this way

I hope I never fall in line

I've seen it one too many times

I hope the wisdom's

worth the wait