I once wished the earth beneath my feet would crumble Open up and swallow me in one Embrace me in its cold dirt six feet under Steal the air and warmth of the Sun For I have pondered long and hard and reconsidered To never know again the taste of joy or lust To never feel the pain of life so sweet and bitter To never feel the hurt of a love or betrayed love trust And who can blame me for wanting and end To all this hurting that never seems to mend? But I know now that all of this goes hand in hand However strange it might seem, now ain't life grand? Now ain't life grand? Ain't life grand? Ain't life grand?