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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Wiseguys
The Wiseguys
Remixer
Dexter Holland
Dexter Holland
Lead Vocals
Greg Kriesel
Greg Kriesel
Bass Guitar
Kevin Wasserman
Kevin Wasserman
Lead Guitar
Ron Welty
Ron Welty
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dexter Holland
Dexter Holland
Songwriter
Greg Kriesel
Greg Kriesel
Songwriter
Kevin Wasserman
Kevin Wasserman
Songwriter
Pete Parada
Pete Parada
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Dave Jerden
Dave Jerden
Producer
Annette Cisneros
Annette Cisneros
Assistant Engineer
Bryan Carlstrom
Bryan Carlstrom
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When we were young, the future was so bright
The old neighborhood was so alive
And every kid on the whole damn street
Was gonna make it big and not be beat
[Verse 2]
Now the neighborhood's cracked and torn
The kids are grown up, but their lives are worn
How can one little street swallow so many lives
[Verse 3]
Chances thrown, nothing's free
Longing for what used to be
Still, it's hard, hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams
[Verse 4]
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
[Verse 5]
Jamie had a chance, well, she really did
Instead she dropped out and had a couple-a kids
Mark still lives at home 'cause he's got no job
He just plays guitar and smokes a lot of pot
[Verse 6]
Jay committed suicide
Brandon OD'd did and died
What the hell is going on?
The cruelest dream, reality
[Verse 7]
Chances thrown, nothing's free
Longing for what used to be
Still, it's hard, hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams
[Verse 8]
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
[Verse 9]
Chances thrown, nothing's free
Longing for what used to be
Still, it's hard, hard to see
Fragile lives, shattered dreams
Written by: Dexter Holland

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