They set up rules for a functional harmony
Love thy neighbor, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
An obvious reward in being that good kid
Believe in karma, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
Excellence has many dimensions when you strive
Try and try again, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
Navigating through emotions was underrated
Sacrifice is the high road to take, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
For all that you can buy, love isn\'t out of sale
You can\'t buy happiness with money, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
Trouble in paradise? Gratitude prevailed in school
Always bring a return gift, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
Reciprocity was kindness, care was love
Always respond with politeness, they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough
There\'s a questioning checkpoint on all fronts
Don\'t take candies from strangers they said
Guess I did, I still do, it has been rough,
sometimes
-Al