[Verse 1]
Tonight, I went out from the kitchen
Looked up at the stars from the yard
I was hoping to get some perspective
But sometimes, perspective is hard
I know my life is a blessing
And all blessings come with a curse
My enemies, I know I can handle
But friends, now, well, they can be worse

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm so sick and tired of keeping it inside
I'm so sick and tired today
I remember the old ones' hard travelling
They're with me every step of the way

[Verse 2]
Thousands smile when I go through my paces
They fall at my dancing feet
They like to slap my back in high places
They wanna shake my hand on the street
Oh, I love my beautiful children
They clamber and climb all over me
I close my eyes and I'm dreaming
Of a world where they can just be
[Chorus]
Oh, I'm so sick and tired of keeping it all inside
I'm so sick and tired today
I remember the old ones' hard travelling
They're with me every step of the way
The old ones are walking beside me
Each and every step of the way