Black man taken from his native land, put his shovel firmly in his hand. Being mistreated time and time again, still dragging around that ball and chain. Nothing changes, it's the same today, fighting for freedom and equality. Such a devil of a price to pay, whilst still praying for the wind of change. I'll say my, my, my, my. Shake my head, wave my hand in the sky. My, my, my, my. Who understands that it's good to be alive? Listen, you all heard about this new disease. Just blame the monkeys living in the trees. Don't take no chances messing around with ***. Maybe it's telling you to watch your step. I'll say my, my, my, my. Shake my head, wave my hand in the sky. My, my, my, my. Who understands that it's good to be alive? We were sitting in a restaurant, talking about politics and government. Old folks sitting in the cold at home, casting camouflage to keep warm. We are living in a nuclear age, and it fills me both with sadness and rage. I'm not prepared to give our weapons away. Can't take no chances in this world today. I'll say my, my, my, my. Shake my head, wave my hand in the sky. My, my, my, my. Who understands that it's good to be alive? Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive Good to be alive It's so good, it's so good It's so good to be alive