It's been a while

If you have a choice, take the easy way
Rely on fate to get through every day
OK, this MO’s worked out good for me
But normal’s not all it’s cracked up to be

You can live with regret. Swallow it down
Waste your life hiding in your hometown
Take the beaten path wherever you go
And take a safe turn at every crossroad

It's not so bad. Don’t set any goals
Dodge all the traps and avoid the potholes
Ignore passing time as your youth flies by
Fifty years on in the blink of an eye

It’s not as glamorous as I make it seem
Living this life’s sure not living the dream
Racing time, average only takes you so far
Leaving behind just a lifeless memoir

Mr. Average will never grab the brass ring
Won’t fight for a cause or risk anything
He didn’t fail or fall short, he never tried
Chances are no one will care that he died