Life it's not just who it's what to be Just like the friends to me They always seem to put you down So listen not to them And like your neighbor who's got it made Don't put no hold on you! Just listen once and then you'll find Rider in the shadows Drawing near Rider in the shadows Burns this life of yours Is not to yearn So just keep the tricks to yourself And let the others hope to find The key to your success And always keep respect in line And listen to yourself Just listen twice and then you'll find Rider In the shadows Drawing near Rider In the shadows Drawing near Burning sands of holding time, no defense Doesn't matter what you find There's no defense Just a matter of your time You'll obey to me Rider in the shadows Drawing near Rider in the shadows Drawing near Rider in the shadows Rider in the shadows They're drawing near