Tones from the Underground - Old Man Lyrics

Did you second-guess yourself
And suck up some wind
Did you leave it on the shelf
Forfeit your win
Did you watch your dream subside
And not throw it a lifeline
Did you turn your back while it died
And let them stone it alive
Or did you sing it back to life
He said, "A fruitful tree will grow
If a faithful seed has been sewn"
I hope

Did it tear you up inside
There's no one to blame
How many times did you ask why
To no avail
Did you watch your mother die
And soak in all her strength
Did you lose your love for life
And label it a gain
Or did you trade it in for fame
When the comfort of routine sets in
The terror's strength comes back
Ain't that a fact

You tried and you failed
Did you try again
Did life beat you up
You were a good man
But karma stood you up
You bought the bluff
But you tried