Get the Balance Right!
Depeche Mode Lyrics

There's more besides the joyrides
Life has much more to offer than just fun experiences and temporary pleasures.

Little house in the countryside
The simplicity of life and living close to nature can be very refreshing and fulfilling.

Understand, learn to demand
Awareness and self-improvement are key to asking for what you want and deserve in life.

Compromise, and sometimes lie
Negotiating and occasionally bending the truth are often necessary in order to maintain relationships and navigate various situations.

Get the balance right
Strive to achieve a good balance between different aspects of life to achieve overall satisfaction.

Be responsible, respectable
Act in a mature and dignified manner to gain respect from others and uphold your own values.

Stable but gullible
Maintain a level head and a stable life, but be aware of the potential for being taken advantage of by others.

Concerned and caring
Show empathy and compassion for others, especially those in need.

Help the helpless
Use your resources and abilities to assist those who are vulnerable or unable to help themselves.

But always remain ultimately selfish
At the end of the day, prioritize your own needs and desires to achieve personal fulfillment and happiness.

When you think you've got a hold of it all
Just when you think you have everything under control, you often realize that you don't.

You haven't got a hold at all (all)
Life is unpredictable and often beyond our control, no matter how much we try to plan or manage.

When you reach the top
After achieving success or reaching a high point, there is always the possibility of a downturn or setback.

Get ready to drop
Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for the possibility of failure or disappointment.

Prepare yourself for the fall (the fall)
Be resilient and ready to bounce back from setbacks and challenges.

You're going to fall
Falling and failing are inevitable parts of life, but they can also lead to growth and learning.

It's almost predictable
The ups and downs of life can often follow a predictable pattern, but the details are always unique to each individual's experience.

Don't tend this way
Avoid extreme positions or actions that could throw your life off balance or cause harm to yourself or others.

Don't tend that way
Similarly, avoid any other extreme paths or situations that could lead to negative consequences.

Straight down the middle until next Thursday
Stay on a balanced and moderate course until the next big decision or turning point.

First to the left
Take an initial direction or make a choice, but be open to revisiting that decision or changing course later on.

Back to the right
Consider all options and be willing to backtrack or explore different paths until the right choice is made.

Twist and turn until you got it right
Life is complicated and often requires taking a convoluted path to reach your desired outcome or goal.