Lyfe, it can shake ya, it could make ya

It can bring ya to the brink of

Lyfe, it will shake ya, it could make ya

It could bring ya to the brink But Im learning to time myself

Turn it easy over

Put some spice back on the shelf Like elevator buttons go on and on

And doors that open and shut

Without a cause There's something greater than I dare to know

Look at me, pull the thread on this sweater

And watch it go

(What does it mean?) Lyfe, it can shake ya, it can make ya

It can bring ya to the brink of

Lyfe, it will shake ya, it could make ya

It could bring ya to the brink The struggle, hard and deep

Of what I learn to keep

Along the way, everyday Little one, I take your hand

And wonder, how Im gonna help ya be a man

And how Ill help ya understand

(What does it mean?) Lyfe, it can shake ya, it could make ya

It can bring ya to the brink of

Lyfe, it will shake ya, it could make ya

It could bring ya to the brink of lyfe Two steps forward and one step back

Cover my mouth, choke

And pull down my hat Into the seamless hope

Of an endless drive

Clinging to the rhythm of a lyfe like stride Whitewashing down trodden people

They're displayed like a grand masquerade

Making us feel better, that we are brave Like letters that fade into dust

Like harmony, kindness and trust

Wisdom eluding me, wise guys using me

Peace, peace in, peace out

That's right, what's it all about? Huh?

(What does it mean?) Lyfe, it can shake ya, it can make ya

It can bring ya to the brink of

Lyfe, it will shake ya, it could make ya

It could bring ya to the brink of Lyfe, it will shake ya, it can make ya

It can bring ya to the brink of

Lyfe, it will shake ya, it could make ya

It could bring ya to the brink Lyfe, along the way, everyday

Lyfe, along the way, everyday

(What does it mean?)