Mistakes Lyrics - Madness

I don't know what to be 

It's not so easy to find out later 

About the necessary knowledge for survival 

You think you know enough to get you through life 

But find out too late of chances passed by 

An early start is not so important 

But timing is most essential 

Opportunity gone is gone forever 

You never know how much it could have been 

And once gone, gone forever 

You will find out to your cost 

A better use can be made of your time 

And don't think that life is easy 

You may never get a lucky break 

They'll put you down, cold and unknown 

A total failure from womb to grave