We left our homes, went to cities Grass was greener, skies were pretty Dreams were big and money low Didn't matter, we'd still go Broke some hearts, and got ours broken Built a fortune, had it taken Lifted up high, in the clouds Almost died, when crashing down What doesn't kill you makes you humble No one can be forever young, no I'll throw my middle one up in the air 'Cause fuck it, I'm doing the best that I can here (yeah) 21st century kids I'm a little reckless and I've skinned my knees Trying to find something that I believe 'Cause I just wanna break free I wanna break free 21st century kids I'm a little reckless and I've skinned my knees Trying to find something that I believe 'Cause I just wanna break free I wanna break free We left our homes, went to cities Lights were brighter, streets were gritty Stakes were high and chances low Didn't matter, we'd still go Traded gold for all that glitters Found a God while in the gutter And only thanks to my fake friends I know which ones are 'til the end What doesn't kill you makes you humble (humble) No one can be forever young, no (young, no) I'll throw my middle one up in the air (hey!) 'Cause fuck it, I'm doing the best that I can here 21st century kids I'm a little reckless and I've skinned my knees Trying to find something that I believe 'Cause I just wanna break free I wanna break free 21st century kids I'm a little reckless and I've skinned my knees Trying to find something that I believe 'Cause I just wanna break free I wanna break free ♪ 'Cause I just wanna break free I wanna break free