Be Somebody

The shades gone up

Mother is staring down

She don't know where he's been

Or how long he's been out

She said: Boy, I'm tired of waiting up while you're out with your friends

He said: Mom, I'm trying and I'm living my life the best way that I can

'Cause I'm trying to be somebody

I'm not trying to be somebody else

This life is mine I'm living

Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down

The day has come

The Sun is moving on

She don't know where he'll go

Or when he's coming home

She said: Son, take care, don't let your dreams get too far out of sight

He said: I love you. Now, don't worry about me, you know I'll be fine

'Cause I'm trying to be somebody

I'm not trying to be somebody else

This life is mine I'm living

Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down

No

I'm not trying to be somebody else

Don't you know me? I won't ever let you

I won't ever let you

What they say

What they know

What they think won't ever bring me down

This life is mine

And I am my own

I'm trying to be somebody

I'm not trying to be somebody else

This life is mine I lead

Don't you know me?

I'm trying to be somebody

I'm not trying to be somebody else

This life is mine I'm living

Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down

I'm not trying to be somebody else

Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down

I won't be nobody else

This life is mine and I am my own