Has Been

I may be a has beenBut at least I’ve beenOn top, up frontIn the spotlightAt the partyTop of my gameMaking hitsSigning dealsEveryone who was anyoneKnew my name

Yes, it’s a thrillLiving up on the hillDiamonds and goldSome good…Some bad for the soul

I may be a has beenBut at least I’ve beenWhen your day comesTo move asideTake the hitEnjoy the rideRemember whenYou have beenThe star…the one…Now you’re a has beenBut at least you’ve been

Some will rememberBack whenYou owned the blockNow kicked down a notchBut with a smileUpon your faceIt’s all goodThere is no disgrace

Hold your head highLike you did back thenDon’t waste your timeOn those who’ve never been

I may be a has beenBut at least I’ve beenWhen your day comesTo move asideTake the hitEnjoy the rideRemember whenYou have beenThe star…the one…Now you’re a has beenBut at least you’ve been

Willing to tryTake a chanceWork or romanceSport or thrillEveryday peopleWe’re climbing the hill

Someone leadsSomeone learnsSomeone waitsSomeone earnsStep in my shoesI’ll step asideThat’s the wayThe wheel must ride

I may be a has beenBut at least I’ve beenI pulled the wagonI carried the loadA star, a brotherA new-born motherJust trying my bestGiving my allThat’s all any of usCan really call

I may be a has beenBut at least I’ve beenSo I’ll hold my head highNow as I did back thenAnd I won’t waste my timeOn those who’ve never been…

I may be a has been…

But at least I’ve been.