This is a solid, country/pop tune. The kids work with in the Children's Peace Project, LOVE THIS SONG! It's got a really strong melody, hook and message (I'm good for that).. Good for male or female voice. I can hear Jennifer Nettles on this. -N.
When you were just a little child
They said your dreams could all come true
Just let your imagination run wild
‘Cause there’s nothin’ that you can’t do
Explore the world around you
And claim it for your own
‘Cause the world’s your oyster
And you’re its pearl
Don’t be afraid of the unknown
Vs II:
You grew up
Believin’ what they told you
So you started chasing your dreams
Ah but that’s when you noticed
How their stories changed
‘Cause they gave into fear it seems
When they say
Ya gotta “Grow Up”
Ya gotta “Get Real”
Ya gotta “Let your dreams go”
Just dig in your heels
And turn a deaf ear
'Cause you’ve got a long roe to hoe
Chorus:
Do you try to dig under it
Find a way around it
Push yourself through it
Or climb above it
If you’re faced with a stone wall
And nothin’s happening for you
Do you try to dig under it
Find a way around it
Push yourself through it
Or climb above it
When your dreams are blocked
And you can’t seem to make ‘em come true
Oh what do you do?
Vs. III:
Now you’ve lived a few years
Gained some experience
And know there’s a price to pay
And ya understand why folks discourage you
But you can’t listen to what they say
‘Cause they don’t feel
The fire that’s burned in you
Smoldering all these years
Or that you won’t give up
Do whatever it takes
In spite of your doubts and your fears
Chorus:
Bridge:
Don’t give up
You gotta stay strong
Work hard and see it through
Just keep your faith
Believe in yourself
And good things will happen for you
Last Chorus:
You gotta dig under it
Make your way around it
Push yourself through it
And climb above it
When your facing a stone wall
And nothin’s happening for you
You’ve gotta dig under it
Make your way around it
Push yourself right through it
And climb above it
When your dreams are blocked
And you can’t seem to make them come true
Ahh’ That’s what you do!