Lifetime to Prove Songtext
von BR5-49

My pockets are empty, though my wife has sent me
To the store for some cigarettes and bread
I started walkin′ there, got as far as the square
Then the smell of beer went to my head
The thing about beer, it can make a man hear
Voices from days long since past
And with every third drink, it'll make you think
That your youth will always last

No matter which way you move, it takes a lifetime to prove
To yourself, I could′ve been more
I got one foot in the door
I just want one more


I thought of a time when my future was mine
It didn't matter what anyone said
I was handsome and strong, and when I walked along
I stood erect and looked straight ahead
But then I lost my fight, goin' to turn ′em out
Somewhere along the line, I lost my will
And now I′m sittin' here, my life full of beer
And I try to pretend it′s not real

No matter which way you move, it takes a lifetime to prove
To yourself, I've been there before
I got one foot in the door
I just want one more

These days I barely survive on lot number five
In the Mobile Acres on the east side of town
I swore this kinda life, I′d never lead
I guess I let too many things get me down
If my pappy could see what they've done to me
I swear he′d march down there and make it alright
But he's long since gone and I'm old enough now
I should be able to fight my own fight

No matter which way you move, it takes a lifetime to prove
To yourself, I could′ve been more
I got one foot in the door
I just want one more
I got one foot in the door
I just want one more