[Verse 1]

This is my second attempt at making people smile

Most people thought they wouldn't see me for a while

I'm getting tired of hearing everybody complaining

So shut the hell up, sit down, and listen

This is what I love to do in my spare time

Making music with my friends just isn't a crime

I'm determined to do all the things I love to do

So if you don't agree then forget you

I make music with a Mac and a guitar

I already know I won't get too far

The insults are getting old, they're starting to rust

Soon we'll all be nothing but dust

Yesterday's news is no longer relevant

I've got that flow that's oh so elegant

I'll say this like a sacred vow

Nobody's gonna stop me now

[Hook]

Determination

[Verse 2]

Expression through music really suppresses my depression

From a certain young woman who once had my affection

(Really, Andrew!? Come on!)

I have my goals, I'm heading for the gold

I'm gonna turn heads and all the Summers cold

Going harder than hard, this bass will punch you in the throat

If I knew your heart was so cold, I would've brought my coat

None of you know what I deal with everyday

The world around me might start to decay

This is the start of a brand new look on life

I'll take these life lessons and share them with my wife

I want to do what my friends want me to do

Make myself stronger so that way I can pull through

I'm gonna make something of myself, that I promise you

If I get to the top, hun, I'll bring you too

I'll say this like a sacred vow

Nobody's gonna stop me now

[Hook]

Determination is the key to all of life's successes

If you don't have it, you won't make it

[Outro]

My skies are no longer blue

They're turning gray because of you