Lyfe, it can shake ya, it can make ya   It can bring ya to the brink of lyfe   It can shake ya,it can make ya   It can bring ya to the brink      But I'm learning to time myself   Turn it easy over   Put some spice back on the shelf      Like elevator buttons go on and on   Doors that open and shut without a cause   There's something greater than i dare to know   Look at me, pull the thread on this sweater   And watch it go      Lyfe, it can shake ya, it can make ya   It can bring ya to the brink of lyfe   It can shake ya, it can make ya...   The struggle hard and deep   Of what i learn to keep along the way everyday   Little one, i take your hand   And wonder how I'm gonna help ya be a man...   And how I'll help ya understand...      Lyfe it can shake ya,it could make ya   It can bring ya to the brink of lyfe   It can shake ya, it can make ya   It can bring ya to the brink      Two steps forward, one step back   Cover my mouth, choke   And pull down my hat      Into the seamless hope of an endless drive   Clinging to the rhythm of a lyfe like stride   White washing down trodden people   They're displayed like a grand masquerade   Making us feel better that we are brave>      Like letters that fade into dust   Like harmony, kindness and trust   Wisdom eluding me, wise guys using me   Peace, peace in, peace out   That's right, what 's it all about?   Huh?      Lyfe, it can shake ya, it can make ya   It can bring ya to the brink of lyfe   It can bring ya to the bring...of lyfe   Along the way   Everyday, lyfe