My friend johnny I never knew him
but he had some things to say
wanted us to imagine the world in a slightly different way
if we could open up our minds like johnny said
you and I could shine, shine on

It's so easy to get let down
easy to get bogged down
but you and I can turn it around
I believe in memory in history
a generation's fantasy is coming alive in me

My friends, time will tell how well we lived our lives
how well we spent our time, how well we used our minds
and while pearl jam cries evolution
Johnny he wants a revolution
I just don't see a solution

My body's rocked and tired
my mind is shell shocked and wired
and I just won't believe those liars
and time will stop and wait a while for me