I sing this song, I sing it out
I drum, I jump, I dance and shout
Hey, who of you joins in, who's in the mood?
Come, cook and eat, discuss the days
and break the silence with hoorays
it will be fun together as it should

That's what life is, That's what life is
That's what life is, That's what life is

     You want it all, you think you might
     succeed, why, isn't it your right?
     So, on the chosen path you chase ahead
     but life goes on and bounces back
     it traps you in a dead end track
     (and there the order will be shed)

If only I could pull the strings
and not were short of many things
for everything I wanted to pass on
I learn a lot, it doesn't stop
my wisdom is among the top
but I'm retired, my influence is gone

     There is a human need to touch
     so do love him and her as much
     and growing old you may learn to play
     You do your best, you are a friend
     but good things also have their end
     (and loved ones also pass away)