I met you once in an old movie I think
You had it all and yes the kitchen sink
Your linoleum floor that we made-out on

We hit the movies with a late show on

Life is a drum

You can beat it all day
But you better keep your head down
And don't get in the way


Life is a drum
Can you hear it in your ear?

But I don't care what you say
Because my conscience is clear


Life is a drum
It will get you with its spell
And if you don't play it up to heaven

Then you're gonna beat it down in hell

I remember you from not too long ago my friend

But like a fairy-tale we just had to end
You kicked me out oh and I headed on my way
I knocked you up and yeah I lied


Life is a drum
You can sense it in the air

All the girls that I've betrayed
But then people like me don't care


Life is a drum
Can you hear it in your ear?
But I don't care what you say

Because my conscience is clear

Life is a drum

It will make a mess of you
I told you we meant nothing
I know it's tragic but its true


Life is a drum
Can you hear it in your ear?

But I don't care what you say
Because my conscience is clear


Life is a drum
For all those lonely nights you've cried
Does it really hurt you that much

That I lied?