Why do you look scared I'll admit that I've been there Frozen up in all my shame Trembling full of fear You say that it's not fair You play the victim cause you can It's always you against the world And you'll never get the upper hand You won't know it if you don't try To take control of your life I can see it in your face I know it when you're so high You forget your old grind Maybe I can change your mind You say you can't think clear Hyperventilate in tears Could I please get your attention I've got some words you need to hear It's seemin' you're thinkin' that It's not fair You play the victim cause you can It's always you against the world And you'll never get the upper hand You won't know it if you don't try To take control of your life I can see it in your face I know it when you're so high You forget your old grind Maybe I can change your mind Turn it around Turn it around Turnin' it around You won't know it if you don't try To take control of your mind Maybe I can change your life Stand up, Get knocked down Stand up, Hold your ground Stand up, Get knocked down Don't stop now You're gonna make it out Stand up, Get knocked down Stand up, Hold your ground Stand up, Get knocked down Don't stop now You're gonna make it out You're gonna make it out You won't know it if you don't try To take control of your life I can see it in your face I know it when you're so high You forget your old grind Maybe I can change your mind Turn it around Turn it around Turnin' it around You won't know it if you don't try To take control of your mind Maybe I can change your life