You Gotta Be Des'ree Listen as your day Challenge what the future holds Try to keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they cause you tears Go ahead, release your fears Stand up and be counted. Don't be to cry
Herald what your mother said Read the books your father read Try to solve the puzzles in own sweet time Some may have more cash than you Others take a different view
Time asks no questions It goes on without you Leaving you behind if can't stand the pace The world keeps on spinning Can't stop it if you to The best part is danger staring you in the face
Listen as your day unfolds Challenge what future holds Try to keep your head up to the sky Lovers, they cause you tears Go ahead, release your fears
You gotta be You gotta be bad You gotta be bold You gotta be wiser You gotta be hard gotta be tough You gotta be stronger You be cool You gotta be calm You gotta stick together All I know all I know love will save the day