I wake up everyday looking myself in the mirror
Saying what an awesome gentleman I am
Many don't know my story but someday
They'll realize that the real me the whole time is what I been
Sometimes I feel so selfish I couldn't give back, but everything I do is in my heart
Sometimes I think I'll never pass when I fail
And it tears me apart
But what's exciting... sometimes you gotta keep holding on to what's real (It's finding)
The perfect gift that makes you feel what you feel
(I'm fighting) For the purpose of my life that no one would steal
So I keep on holding on to what is real
I walk right down the streets
Greeting everybody I know
Even if I can't tell them what they're missing
Everyone has a part to play
But that ain't stopping me
Ooo I wish some people would listen
Sometimes I feel so selfish I couldn't give back, but everything I do is in my heart
Sometimes I think I'll never pass when I fail
And it tears me apart
But what's exciting... Sometimes you gotta keep holding on to what's real
(It's finding) The perfect gift that makes you feel what you feel (I'm fighting)
For the purpose of my life that no one would steal
So I keep on holding on to what is real
I have a reason a reason to smile
Reasons to be thankful for the people I got
I have many reasons to say I am complete
I knew along the way I was taught
From what's exciting... sometimes you gotta keep holding on to what's real (It's finding)
The perfect gift that makes you feel what you feel (I'm fighting)
For the purpose of my life that no one would steal
So I keep on holding on to what is real