In the country That forms in the orchard swell With oranges and peaches A little bit of truth as well In the city Politicians beat they're drum All the suits come a runnin It's our degeneration Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on In the country Everybody thinks we're dumb We built the fire Why'd you come and get you some In the city Skyscrapers touch the sky What's the use in being so high When it's only gonna bring you down Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on In the country Stars shine brighter Than in the city In the country In the country In the city Turn on the radio Only leaves me down with the question What happened to our generation? Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on Life marches on