Birthday

You let your problems swallow you whole, then try to make me understand
You let your troubles rule your life and I can’t comprehend
Your past is gone, your future’s shot, your life is totally blown
You make excuses for yourself and that’s something I can’t condone
We both have the same birthday, but you age so much more
I know that I’ll be making noise when I’m age 94
You say that I should grow up, that life is more than fun
But, when ever problems challenge you, it seems they’ve always won
Your past is gone, your future’s shot, your life is totally blown
You condemn the youthfull fun I have -that you also used to own
We both have the same birthday, but you age so much more
You’re ready for retirement and you’re not even 24
I’m not gonna retire 'cause I’m still young at heart
And time will tell, in the future, who has done their part
And if you don’t agree with me, well then you can sit home until your grave
Because, at any age, we’ll be on this stage playing fast, smart, strong,
and brave
Oh, my god, it’s Ernie