I was born in a backstreet

Where people live a dirty life

Of course it was different most of the time

But it was not my fault



A life in hell

I saw it every morning

Dreams'n'desires

Can't hide myself anymore



I tried to live in heaven

But this dream did not come true

I tried to live in heaven

Next time I'll try to knock on this door again



I've been hunting

Day and night

Oh, I've been losing

Please, hold me tight



Why am I here now

And what can I do

You tell me you're sorry

You know it ain't true



I tried to live in heaven

But this dream did not come true

I tried to live in heaven

Next time I'll try to knock on this door again

You know what I mean



'Cause when you throw in the cards

Life goes on and on

You're on a trip to nowhere

You'd better reach for the stars

Life goes on and on and on and on again



'Cause when you throw in the cards

Life goes on and on

You're on a trip to nowhere

You'd better reach for the stars

Life goes on and on and on and on again



Now I'm taking my chances

Everyday, everynight

You know what I'm talking about, man

No more backstreet life



A life in hell

I saw it every morning

Dreams and desires

Don't hide myself anymore



I tried to live in heaven

But this dream did not come true

I tried to live in heaven

Next time I'll try to knock on this door again

You know what I mean



'Cause when you throw in the cards

Life goes on and on

You're on a trip to nowhere

You'd better reach for the stars

Life goes on and on and on and on again



'Cause whe