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      CHORUS:   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      CHORUS