Another year has gone by
And a new one has come
We welcome it as we’ve done
With each one prior to this one

Another year gone by
Another year older
Another year gone by
And we know better

We’ve grown and we’ve learned
We’ve improved and moved forward
Another year gone by
And we should be a year wiser

But alas, not all things are meant to be
Some people weren’t meant to grow
Not meant to evolve
Undone by their stubbornness

Another year gone by
And things are still the same
Still the same vices
Still making the same mistakes

We didn’t learn what we were meant to learn
Didn’t commit to change
Found it easier to give up or give in
So that is what we did

Another year gone by
Another year wasted
Another year gone by
We had an opportunity, but we missed it

Too busy making excuses
Too content with being lazy
Too caught up in the present
Never thinking about the future

Another year gone by
And life is dragging on
Monotonous and boring
Lacking passion and charm

Another year gone by
And the decades start to build
Another year gone by
With nothing to show for it

We wasted our time
Let the days pass us by
Did nothing meaningful with our minutes
And didn’t put up much of a fight

Another year gone by
And it’s starting to get old
Another year gone by
And I’m tired of this life

May this serve as a warning to all
Make the most of your time
Your days are numbered
So it’s high time to get on your grind

Another year gone by
Another year older
Another year gone by
And we are that much wiser

We did what we could
And we’ll continue on
We’ll grow and improve
And learn from our fathers

Another year gone by
And our legacy builds
Another year gone by
We will be remembered