Life has its secrets, the young and the old A mixture of nations are going to go Once you're preparing the sweat and the strain Of all the contenders who would remain Get down on your mark, you're ready to start With a bittersweet tension that pumps through your heart All at the ready, it's clear on the field The crowds are all waiting, it's k** or be k**ed Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to run for your life Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to go, run for your life You're going for glory, the wind at your side Forsaking endurance to lengthen your stride The last quarter-mile, it could bring you success Or make or break you, be one of the best Well, if you give all, there's so much more You know you can break down all the doors Can you see the end in sight You've got a chance to win the fight Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to run for your life Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to go, run for your life Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to run for your life Run... well, time ain't waiting Run... there'll be no hesitating Run... well, you know you've got to make it You've got to go, run for your life Go on, run for your life You've got to run for your life