The Things We Get Used To

Oh the things we get used to
The things that become part of our day
The things that we think will never go away
We get used to alarms, and cows mooing on farms
We get used to using our legs and using our arms
We get used to seeing ourselves every day in the mirror
And using our nose to smell and our ears to hear
We get used to giving people hugs and kisses
And looking up at the stars and making wishes
We get used to going to class or going to work
We get used to hearing a laugh or seeing a smirk
We get used to driving with the windows rolled down
And sometimes, sadly, we get used to seeing a frown
Oh the things we get used to
We get used to telling someone they are wrong or right
And we get used to living for Friday night
We get used to always having someone around
Or we get used to being alone and not hearing a sound
We get used to loving with all our heart
And yes, we even get used to thinking we're smart
We get used to listening to our favorite tunes
And the funny people who act like baboons
We get used to having our room a mess
And wanting more when we really need less
Oh the things we get used to
Well maybe we shouldn't get used to things at all
Because one day we could run into a wall
And the things we were used to are no longer there
Like our house, our friends, or even our hair
Yes sometimes things happen that require a change
And then things start to feel so strange
We feel out of place, sad, angry and lost
The sun was just shining, but then came a cold frost
We get used to things that are really a gift
Then one day our life just takes a shift
So look around you friend and see things as they are
A shoe is a shoe and a car is a car
See, one day you could have to walk with bare feet
And you may have no car to drive down the street
Oh the things we get used to
So tell mama you love her and give papa a pat on the back
And as for your brothers and sisters, cut them some slack
Give an old friend a call, and take your dog for a walk
And even if that friend is chatty, just listen to them talk
You see, life is good and so are the things around
And maybe what we are looking for we've already found
Yes, I'm speaking of the things we get used to