At first it was fun, I glued my feathers on I flew up toward the sun, never getting too warm At first the great thrill, finally the big top I walked the high wire, never looking down Until the day, it all fell away Oh I miss the ride Oh I miss the ride sometimes At first it was grand, I led the whole band I felt the bright lights, shining just for me At first it was love, some sign from above And all of the prizes were mine to be won Until the day, it all fell away Oh I miss the ride Oh I miss the ride sometimes But I promise to stay, yeah I promise to stay on the living side I wouldn't trade it all in How high how low I've been Broken bones aside, I miss the edge sometimes, I miss the edge At first it was fun, I glued my feathers on I flew up toward the sun never getting too warm