Straight Old Line
Split Enz and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Lyrics

Don't look to the left, don't look to the right
Stay focused on your path, don't get distracted by things on either side.

just follow that strait old line...
Keep going straight, don't stray from the path.

This could be heaven, or this could be hell
Life can be good or bad, it's unpredictable.

Life could be falling down a bottomless well
Life can feel like you're spiraling out of control with no end in sight.

I stumble to the left, I stumble to the right
Sometimes it's hard to stay on course and you may falter.

I fumble for the switch, of a disconnected light
You may try to fix something that's broken or disconnected, hoping it will provide guidance.

Stay with it, don't let temptation be your load
Keep moving forward and don't let distractions or temptations weigh you down.

Stay with it, but there are bandits on the road
Stay on track, but be aware there may be obstacles and challenges along the way.

The road of ambition, it's a casualty trail
Chasing your dreams can be risky and sometimes people get hurt or fail along the way.

Press gangs wait to ambush
There may be people or situations that try to force you off your path.

The weak and weary
Those who are vulnerable or worn-down may be particularly susceptible to being pushed off-course.

(stay with it)
Reinforcing the message to stay the course.

I had to explore the light and dark
The singer had to experience both highs and lows to fully understand the path he's on.

to see the sharp and flat
To fully appreciate the nuances and challenges of life.

There's a hundred or more good reasons not to ever turn your back
There will always be reasons to give up or turn away from your goals, but it's important to keep persevering.

Take it Eddie!
Handing over the spotlight to another member of the band.

(Chorus)
Repeating the main message of the song - stay on track and don't stray from your path.