i can't stand it

don't need your good advice

your compassion

that pity in your eyes

you think my music

will never make a dime

so very certain

it's all a waste of time

don't tell me to get a real job

and leave my silly dreams behind

nine to five it just ain't my style

i got bigger plans in mind

it's my life don't try to change me

don't want to live by your rules

it's my life don't try to tell me

i've got so much to lose

i live like i choose

it's a gamble

i know i can't be sure

for your real job

it ain't much more secure

i do it my way

and put life to the test

enjoy your comfort

i'm sure you'll have a blast

the house the yard and the car

everything's so perfectly planned

but what do you dream of at night

when you can no longer pretend

my life don't try to change me

don't wanna live by your rules

it's my life don't try to tell me

i've got so much to lose

i live like i choose

the ones who win are those

who dare to live their dreams

i've got to take my chances

crazy as it seems

this is my life

this is my life

don't tell me to get a real job

and leave my silly dreams behind

nine to five hell it just ain't my style

i got bigger plans than mine

it's my life don't try to change me

don't want to live by your rules

it's my life don't try to tell me

i've got so much to lose

it's my life don't try not gonna live by your rules

it's my life don't try to tempt me

i've got so much to lose

i live like i choose