I took a drive

And drove straight off a cliff

And parachuted out before I hit

But try as I might

I could not pull the chord

Flashback to every word my father said

And as the ambulance looked for my body

A little phrase entered my head

What doesn't kill you son it only makes you stronger

Now I'm so strong I should be dead

So I flew a kite

And used up all the string

I used up everything that it could give

But try as I might

I hit a power line

Flash back to everyday that I had lived

And as the paramedics lifted up my body

A little phrase chimed in my ear

What doesn't kill you son it only makes you stronger

And now I'm stronger than a bear

And as the hospital began to take my vitals

My whole family gathered around

What does not kill you son it only makes you stronger

Now I'm the strongest guy in town

I'm the strongest guy around

So I called your house to tell you where I was

And all the awful places I had been

Now on your machine I am sounding like a jerk

Won't blame you if you never talk to me again