Proud and tall He knew it all In the eyes of an innocent child Every word meant wisdom Every word I listen Every question mark taken away Risen high above all No doubt of his call In the heart of an innocent child Muscular arms Ultimate protection Every decision, based on education Ooh don't wanna close the circle of life this way So many plans, set my goals Don't wanna give my life away, yeah Two minds Two hearts He tried to tell me what to do with my life Brainwashed Right from the start Deception dragging me along I crossed the line Between love and hate Banished him out of my life Came back again Saw a different man Closing the circle of life again Ooh on't wanna close the circle of life this way So many plans, set my goals Don't wanna give my life away Ooh don't wanna close the circle of life this way So many plans, set my goals Don't wanna give my life away Ooh don't wanna close the circle of life this way So many plans, set my goals Don't wanna give my life away Ooh don't wanna close the circle of life this way So many plans, set my goals Don't wanna give my life away