Astronaut

All I ever wanted to be was an astronaut

Before this so-called life got in the way

Eight miles high, I turn the light switch on

And laugh at all the games I used to play

I had a dream when I was seven

Secret door at the back of Heaven

I woke up the second I walked in

And over time, the dream got old and faded

And everything just gets so complicated

I watched them send the rocket up in Florida

And everybody cheered and waved goodbye

I imagined it was me up in the captains chair

Leaving laws of gravity behind

And now the weight is heavy on my shoulders

Nine to five, I am getting older

Truth be told, it really ain't that bad

And over time, the dream got old and faded

And everything just gets so complicated

Well, all I ever wanted to be was an astronaut

I guess it's a little late for that right now

And I get up every morning just to punch the clock

And take the number 80 bus 'cross town

Well, I try my best not to regret it

Most the time, I just forget it

Maybe another place some other time

'Cause after all, the dream got old and faded

And everything just gets so complicated

But all I ever wanted to be was an astronaut