Verse 1:

Mother, she has taught me well.

& as she told me when I was young.

"Son, your life's an open book.

Don't close it until it's done."

"Life is something to be cherished."

That's one thing I heard her say.

The rain puts out the orchid flame.

So much for the days.

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Let my heart go.

Let our hearts grow.

Let this time stay still.

Another day of life.

Verse 2:

My father, he was full of wisdom.

& never did that change.

The same way throughout his life.

Always wrote his page.

Shining a dream upon me.

& smiling of truth all night.

As soon as morning arose.

& here we hold up tight.

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Verse 3:

Never had I fought for you.

But never I didn't brave.

But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave.

But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave.

Let this time stay still.

Verse 4:

Rebel, my new last name.

Wild blood in my veins.

So hang me from that one string noose.

All is true of what I say.

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