Faute de Mieux

In another life, You might have been a genius
In another life, You might have been a star
In another life, Your face might have been perfect
In another life, You'd drive a better car

In another life, All your jokes are funny
In another life, Your heart is free from fear
In another life, You make a lot of money
In this other life, Everything is clear

In another life, You're always the hero
In another life, You always win the game
In another life, No one ever cheats you
In another life, You never have to change

In another life, Your friends never desert you
In another life, You never have to cry
In another life, No one ever hurts you
In this other life, Your loved-ones never die

But this is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life

In another life, You're always the victim
In another life, You're always the thief
In another life, You are always lonely
In this other life, There is no relief

In your real life - Treat it like it's special
In your real life - Try to be more kind
In your real life - Think of those that love you
In this real life - Try to be less blind

         - Living Colour, "This is the Life"