I've seen many people fail, that's just the way it goes
but some can get out of bad shit smellin like a rose
decisions that you make in life will fill you with regret
you can't let it get to you, your life's not over yet, let me hear you say

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There's a lesson to be learned in this
before you hit the target you gotta miss
it's your life you have to make the call
and learn the greatest lesson of them all

School will never prepare you for the trials that take place
the authorities will drag you down before you state your case
parents do what's best for them but not for you
the only thing your boss cares about is if you'll stay till two
let me hear you say

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