Live it down

There's a lot of us been pushed around

Red, yellow, black, white and brown

With a tear of their own

Can't you see

While you're pickin' on society

That the leaves on your family tree

Are callin' you to come home.



You're the keeper of the castle

So be a father to your children

The provider of all their daily needs

Like a sovereign lord protector

Be their destiny's director

And they'll do well to follow where you lead.



In your head

You don't believe what the good book said

You're gonna strike out now instead

'Cause the world's been unkind

Through thick and thin

Whatever shape your heart is in

You only have one next of kin

Better keep 'em in mind.



You're the keeper of the castle

So be a good man to your lady

The creator of the sunshine in her day

'Tend the garden that you seeded

Be a friend when a friend is needed

And you won't have to look the other way.