I know that times are rough and you'd do almost anything to get by
I know sometimes you spread your arms pretend they're wings and try to fly
But then you'll fall from the Heavens to the Earth and die
That's when you look at me and say you touched the sky

My friend you'll know the pain of failure
You'll know what it's like to die
But if you don't try the first time
You'll never know what it's like

I know the apple doesn't fall very far from the tree
I know you wish you had everything back but don't blame me
Because in the end at least you can say that you tried
I know your father would be proud he would smile and then he'd cry

My son you'll know the pain of failure
You'll know what it's like to die
But if you don't try the first time
You'll never know what it's like

My son you'll know the pain of failure
You will follow in my path
Because it's not by accident
I find myself where I'm at