• I'm 17
    and waiting at the edge of the world
    never a gave a damn
    but it all came down to one girl
    she changed my life
    and my vision of peace
    she lead me to the light
    she lead me to believe
    that I could do something
    even when I was scared
    because I had a heart
    and because I cared

    my sister I tell you
    what I believe
    please don't get angry
    don't scream at me
    I'm just speaking my mind
    it's not a crime
    my brother told me so and he doesn't lie
    or does he

    I'm 17 and waiting
    for a sign from the stars
    to tell me what I should be
    to tell me where the hell we are
    I think it's all a mess
    but it's only a test
    to see who is strong and weak
    I'm 17 and waiting at the edge of the world
    but nobody waits with me

    my brother I tell you
    in you I confide
    I know it must be hard
    to live a reckless life
    but I'm here by your side
    but I cannot do
    the destructive things
    you want me too
    I wish you luck
    since you found your calling
    you pulled yourself up
    but to me you're still falling
    dad never wished it this way
    but what can I say
    I know your gonna leave
    and do your own thing

    I'm 17 and waiting
    for the stars to shine on me
    I'm hoping for a miracle
    even a hard earned blessing
    I fall on my knees
    and I pray everyday
    God give me something to do or say
    I'm 17 and waiting at the edge of the world
    but no one stands beside me

    On one rainy day
    a funeral where I must go
    I sing the eulogy
    for my brother and his soul
    I wish a safe journey
    to heaven
    I wish him luck as he goes
    I wish him well forever
    but the stars shined bright today
    and now I know

    I'm 17 and running
    in a class A riot
    I'm the leader of a nation
    put the gun down don't even try it
    we out number you
    too many million to one
    this country is ours
    and we paid blood for it
    I'm 17 and fighting
    for a love I never knew
    I found life exciting
    now that I'm living it just like you
    brother

    standing in the heavens
    watching from above
    as I carry on your legacy
    hope I can help enough
    try to fight without mercy
    take them down from the core
    march into society
    even when I'm sick and sore

    I'm 17 and waiting
    for the fighting to cease
    but I'll keep lighting up the fire
    as many times as I please
    I'm tired of a rating on our pay check scale
    pay for the price of breathing or go through hell
    I'm 17 and sitting
    in a place of history
    I'm running the country
    but I'm letting the country speak

    Wage love, not war
    keep us out of harm
    let go of misery
    because I don't want anyone else
    waiting like me.