[Verse 1] There's more besides joyrides The little house in the countryside Understand, learn to demand Compromise, and sometimes lie [Chorus] Get the balance right Get the balance right [Verse 2] Be responsible, respectable Stable but gullible Concerned and caring, help the helpless But always remain ultimately selfish [Chorus] Get the balance right Get the balance right [Bridge] When you think you've got a hold of it all You haven't got a hold at all When you reach the top, get ready to drop Prepare yourself for the fall You're gonna fall It's almost predictable (Almost) [Verse 3] Don't turn this way, don't turn that way Straight down the middle until next Thursday First to the left, then back to the right Twist and turn 'til you've got it right [Chorus] Get the balance right Get the balance right Get the balance right Get the balance right (Almost) Get the balance right Get the balance right (Almost) Get the balance right Get the balance...