The shades go up
Mother's 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 son 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'll 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
yeahh
I'm not trying to be somebody else
Don't you know me? I won't ever let you down
I won't be somebody esle
This life is mine and I am my own