Mama said, "Fulfill the prophecy Be something greater, go make a legacy" Manifest destiny back in the days We wanted everything, wanted everything Mama said, "Burn your biographies Rewrite your history, light up your wildest dreams" Museum victories everyday We wanted everything, wanted everything Mama said, "Don't give up It's a little complicated" All tied up, no more love And I'd hate to see you waiting" Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime, but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how, but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes Stay up on that rise, stay up on that rise And never come down Stay up on that rise, stay up on that rise And never come down Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing Didn't have a dime, but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn't know how, but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes Stay up on that rise And never come down Stay up on that rise, stay up on that rise And never come down