There are things you got to hear Things you got to know I wanna tell you what I've learned Before I get too old I don't doubt it baby That you already know... you already know So be what you are don't forget it They'll push you down don't you let 'em do it With roots and wings you're meant to fly Bring it along what'll make you strong Whatever you think you're where you belong Instead of wasting time And taking things for granted Life it will be good But not the way you plan it So be what you are don't forget it They'll push you down don't you let 'em do it With roots and wings you're meant to fly Don't for get what you came to say You can write it down for another day The dee-dee-dee da-da-da-da part So be what you are don't forget it They'll push you down don't you let 'em do it With roots and wings you're meant to fly Bring it along what'll make you strong Whatever you think you're where you belong