Keep Yourself Alive

I've been told a million times of all the troubles in my way
That you'll grow a little wiser, a little better every day
But if I crossed a million rivers and I rode a million miles
I'd be right where I started - bread and butter for a smile
I sold a million mirrors in a shopping alleyway
But I ain't never seen my face in any window any day
Now the folks are gonna keep on telling you, come on, be a superstar
But I tell you just be satisfied, stay right where you are
Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
All you people- keep yourself alive, oh

Now I've seen a million women in a belladonic haze
And I've had a million dinners served to me on silver trays
But give me everything I need to feed my body and my soul
Maybe I'll grow a little bigger, that can be my goal
Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
It'll take you all your time and your money, honey you'll survive
I'm telling you keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
All you people- keep yourself alive, come on
Keep yourself alive, keep yourself alive
All you people
I said it'll take you all your time and your money, baby
And you'll survive, OoOooo