Meanings Will Change

Meanings will change as you learn to grow
 And all that is known becomes suddenly old
 And that which you had to last you 'til the end
 Turns out to be just a passing friend
 And would you spend your life away
 Collecting great treasures
 So you'd be safe someday?
 And when you're old, and when you're gray
 meanings will change; life's just that way
 When you're finally sure
 You think you understand
 All about living and life's demands
 Someone will touch you and you'll see again
 Meanings will change; you just can't win
 So don't you worry 'bout your money friend
 Don't you worry 'bout your fame
 It's all a conspiracy; all part of a game
 And you're the conspirator; the silent enemy
 and you're the victim. You finally see
 After you get to where you have to be
 After you own everything you see
 When meanings don't change
 About the things you knew
 You might as well die, it's all over for you
 If you're wise and if you know
 What few things are real which never grow old
 Then take them now and make you a start
 With a simple life and a simple heart.