The feeling’s getting older
The dust has settled down
There’s dirt upon my shoulder
From when you took me down
I’ve seen inside the darkness
Sometimes a glimpse of her
She’s taking all your free time
Is that what you’d prefer

Life on the shelf
It doesn’t hurt so bad
Till you’re left behind
By your dad

My feet are feeling lumpy
My head begins to wane
I’ve got a few memories
To get me thru the pain
Like running down the stairs
To meet the morning sky
You held me by your side
On the fourth of July

Life on the shelf
Doesn’t hurt so bad
Till you’re left behind
By your dad
Life on the shelf
Doesn’t hurt so bad
Till you’re left behind
By your dad

Life on the shelf
Doesn’t hurt so bad
Till you’re left behind
By your dad
Life on the shelf
Turn it inside out
I’ve gotta jump off
And land
Free