its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Hello, my name is Mr. Andre
The background of my family tree
comes from the U.K. and West Indies
and many places overseas
You may have seen me
singing and dancing
in any style that came to be.
But I was never satisfied on stage
that came with the dollars
(Chorus)
Oh I'm
I'm only trying
to live my life
I don't know why things happen
though they do,
It's hard to believe
that your destiny and whatever happens
is what's meant to
So,
you're born and you die
but when you're alive
meaningless things will happen in between
We
may not agree
but that's just the way I see it
So don't try to tell me my future
Let me enjoy the ride
I'm really trying to be more friendly
but people are one of my pet peeves
I could care less how your day's spent
I hate small talk but that's just me
See I'm on the road to
self-actualization
but no one gives me right-of-way
I would give my whole life savings
if I could be you for just one day
(Chorus)
[Background vocals]
Enjoy the ride
Can you hear me? Save all your theories
(Chorus)
Don't try to tell me my future
You see, I'm really not interested
Don't try to tell me my future
Let me enjoy
Let me enjoy the ride
The background of my family tree
comes from the U.K. and West Indies
and many places overseas
You may have seen me
singing and dancing
in any style that came to be.
But I was never satisfied on stage
that came with the dollars
(Chorus)
Oh I'm
I'm only trying
to live my life
I don't know why things happen
though they do,
It's hard to believe
that your destiny and whatever happens
is what's meant to
So,
you're born and you die
but when you're alive
meaningless things will happen in between
We
may not agree
but that's just the way I see it
So don't try to tell me my future
Let me enjoy the ride
I'm really trying to be more friendly
but people are one of my pet peeves
I could care less how your day's spent
I hate small talk but that's just me
See I'm on the road to
self-actualization
but no one gives me right-of-way
I would give my whole life savings
if I could be you for just one day
(Chorus)
[Background vocals]
Enjoy the ride
Can you hear me? Save all your theories
(Chorus)
Don't try to tell me my future
You see, I'm really not interested
Don't try to tell me my future
Let me enjoy
Let me enjoy the ride
Lyrics submitted by MadeMyself7
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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