Things were very quiet, back there You really oughta try it, back there But when you think you've had enough It's come the time to pack your stuff and go I know I know I'm goin' upfront, out in front Leavin' everyone behind Got to see what I can find Upfront Upfront, out in front I was always meant to be There for all the world to see Upfront Nothin' but beginners, back there They never heard of winners, back there They laughed at all my schemes They said forget your dreams and stay No way The way to go is upfront, out in front Leavin' everyone behind Got to see what I can find Upfront Upfront, out in front I was always meant to be There for all the world to see Upfront I'm goin' where the livin' is high And the lovin' is free and easy Every star in the sky Will be shinin' for me, for me Shinin' for me, shinin' shinin' Gonna be shinin', shinin' shinin' You see I'm goin' upfront, out in front Leavin' everyone behind Got to see what I can find Upfront Upfront, out in front I was always meant to be There for all the world to see Upfront