I remember me sittin´ on my daddy´s knee
Dreamin´´about what life had in store for me
When I look back now it really makes me mad
The years I took for granted were the best I had
School was alright
Gave me time to fantasize
But one day I woke up
And I realized

I´m livin´in the real world
Everything´s written in black and white
Livin´in the real world
Where you don´t get nothin´unless you fight

Someday soon I´ll settle down for good
There was a time I thought I never would
I´m gonna live with a lady on a quiet beach
I´m gonna have three kids, maybe one of each
I´ve got to make it
Before my changes are gone
They say be patient
But it takes too long

I´m livin´in the real world
Everything´s written in black and white
Livin´in the real world
Where you don´t get nothin´unless you fight
Real world
Where there ain´t no holiday in sight
Livin´in the real world
Where you don´t get nothin´unless you fight