On the Bus

[Verse 1] Man, I was on the bus with a Discman in my hand, banging biggie with a bottle of Passion pop in the backpack, ciggies in the pocket Penning raps thinking damn when I’m big enough to rock it I’ma rock it till wheels fall of it, yup High school finished, every night, we were getting blazed One by one rocking p-plates, cruising to the j's At the time never crossed our mind that those were the days Weekday benders man, weekends were the same Found freedom on the road, found money in the sofa Wasn't much, so a 6-pack would wanna tide me over Probably get a slab sorted if we pooled it all together Still be on the beach at midnight depending on the weather As much time as forever, the shared times brought us together The same times make the ties hard to sever And I honestly couldn't ask for better Memories except for parts that I can’t remember but fuck it 20 going on 20, forever young at heart Didn't matter, whether parks, or the studio or bars Man I was right there, look again here we are Seems like I blink once and a lifetime past, and now Old mates are turning new leaves And killing it from worksites to corporate life, I’m living a movie Like 8 mile, nah Billy Madison of Uni With exams in a few weeks, I’d settle with a few c's But that’s the life I chose I opted for the scenic road and left the highway alone I guess I’m learning as I go, these the ropes Feeling right at home with being the oldest kid I know [Hook] I’m tripping like that was just the other day It couldn't be that long ago shit there’s no way I wonder what my younger self would look at me and say Yea you doing alright, but I’m happy on the bus I never really noticed till the whole scene changed Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away There’s no need to wonder what the younger me would say You can keep your obligations, I’m happy on the bus [Verse 2] And pretty girls, god bless ‘em, no question I kept ‘em close, letter passing in class, if I slept through lessons Shared notes, never good with the parents The bloodshot eyes didn’t make for good first impressions Don't wanna think of the prepaid credit I spent On text messages I’m amazed by the lengths that I went to impress ‘em Rarely committed, never fully in ‘em when I was Barely listened when they'd call to call it off Was already onto the next, broke a couple hearts And regret to this day, but I guess that’s the way That it goes, and go it did man, round and back Till that one came along that made my heart collapse It's bittersweet when you catch it, like sunshine in winter, shit I thought I was pimpin' with a futon and dimmer switch But that’s how it was, no one knew different Fun loving sinners just young dumb and innocent, now My mates putting wedding rings on their girls fingers Down for the count, babies in the world with ‘em And I’m still up at eight pushing through a whirlwind of Strong mixes, scar tissue, cheap rack, and fast women And it’s a ride that I don't want to get off But I don't wanna be the last to leave when it all stops Shit, I guess change is the fact of life Have a tough time trying to balance my age and what I’m acting like [Hook] I’m tripping like that was just the other day It couldn't be that long ago shit there’s no way I wonder what my younger self would look at me and say Yea you doing alright, but I’m happy on the bus I never really noticed till the whole scene changed Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away There’s no need to wonder what the younger me would say You can keep your obligations, I’m happy on the bus [Verse 3] And everybody’s getting serious, and I don't think I’m ready yet Not sure if I’ll ever be, wouldn't put a heavy bet On it, wouldn't promise anybody that I care about That I’m prepared to cut my hair or wash my mouth out Shit I don't use alarm clocks Can’t cook, can’t clean, can’t read stocks, can’t keep watch Of my health, and my finances are a mess But I still feel happy as it gets, and if I’m honest It’s all good, shit I got high hopes for the future I’d be long gone if I hit it like we used to Been over clubbing, not really missing much In that regard, I guess it’s just getting older sucks It’s a tough pill to swallow but no kicking up a fuss But I guess its kinda dope how full circle shit comes Cause, these new adventures keep me interested as fuck And it’s some other kids turn to bang biggie on the bus So thanks for the memories, I hate to say goodbye But all good things come to an end, we’ll meet again Somewhere in the next life, fingers crossed next ride I’ll be able to savour it before it’s in hindsight And that’s word to the kids, in a sprint to be grownups My only advice would be live for the moment You got a whole life to get it right For now it’s life after death or ready to die, you decide [Hook] I’m tripping like that was just the other day It couldn't be that long ago shit there’s no way I wonder what my younger self would look at me and say Yea you doing alright, but I’m happy on the bus I never really noticed till the whole scene changed Everybody’s tied down, I wanna fly away There’s no need to wonder what the younger me would say You can keep your obligations, I’m happy on the bus