You know I ve heard it all before, I ll hear it all again I know just where I m going and I know just where I ve been I ve seen so many come and go but somehow I survive I know I will die someday, but I m glad to be alive Glad to be alive The strong survive I ve got a life to lead, I care if I succeed I got to find my way I ve got a life to lead, I take just what I need That's where I will stay That's where I ll stay I can t tell the future, I can t give a prophesy Doing what it take to make my destiny I can t help but wonder, but much to my surprise Doing what I want with no trace of compromise No compromise! I tell no lies! I ve got a life to lead, you know my soul is freed I m finding my way I ve got a life to lead, you know my soul is free 'Til the end of the day I don t know who said it first, losers never last Having no direction can make it end so fast See so many come and go but somehow I survive I know I will die someday, but I m glad to be alive Glad to be alive The strong survive I ve got a life to lead, I am the hardened breed I know the way I ve got a life to lead, I am the hardened breed You know I m here to stay Here to stay!