The Life Of Riley

Album: Sense (1992)
Charted: 28 98
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  • Lost in the Milky Way,
    Smile at the empty sky and wait for
    The moment a million chances may all collide.
    I'll be the guiding light,
    Swim to me through stars that shine down,
    And call to the sleeping world as they fall to Earth.
    So here's your life,
    We'll find our way,
    We're sailing blind,
    But it's certain nothing's certain.
    I don't mind,
    I get the feeling
    You'll be fine,
    I still believe
    That in this world,
    We've got to find the time...
    For the life of Riley.
    From cradles and sleepless nights,
    You breathe in life forever,
    And stare at the world from deep under eiderdown.
    Although this world is a crazy ride,
    You just take your seat and hold on tight.
    So here's your life,
    We'll find our way,
    We're sailing blind,
    But it's certain nothing's certain.
    I don't mind,
    I get the feeling
    You'll be fine,
    I still believe
    That in this world,
    We've got to find the time...
    For the first time... Writer/s: IAN ZACHARY BROUDIE
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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  • Bender from East West Virginia, VaMy daughter of 10 years old knows every word to this song.
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