Last night I had a dream
You were whacked out on coke and speed
The smoke had stained your teeth
You were so rushed you could hardly speak
It made me so sad to see you
Looking so old
Is this what happiness is like when it's taken it's toll?

But this is never the life I thought you aspired to believe
Oh, what has rock and roll led you to believe?
This is never the life I thought you aspired to lead
Oh, what has rock and roll led you to believe?

I saw you the other day
I just wanted to sit and talk a while
I missed you so much it's like I wanted life to be confirmed by your smile
And it made me so sad to see you
Looking so old
Is this what happiness is like when it's taken it's toll?

But this is never the life I thought you aspired to lead
Oh, what has rock and roll led you to believe?
This is never the life I thought you aspired to lead
Oh, what has rock and roll led you to believe?

Is this what happiness is like?