I don't need to beat you, I just need my beats

Those people who try to own everyone, they really tick me off.

What makes you think I'm worth owning anyway?

Why don't you try to own yourself, instead, work on making yourself better today.

I don't need to be better than you, or anyone else.

I only need what makes me feel good, and that isn't beating up on the rest.

I only need the sunshine, but if not--I'll love the rain.

I only need the smiling face--but I'll embrace the pain.

If darkness falls on my grand plans, I wont fight and scream and pout.

I'll just look up to the starry sky and dream of something else.

 Life isn't always perfect, and so I've gotta' stop tryin' to be.

As long as I'm me, I'll try to be happy.

So when you wake up in the morning, and think about who you're gonna beat today;

I'll just pull on my old sneakers to go outside and play.

 All life needs is love and work and with one you'll get the other.

This isn't how it always goes, sometimes I'm downright gloomy.

But from now on I'll try to win, myself, and let His light shine through me.

This is my creed, my new motto, for facing life's tomorrow.

You may choose to walk down the halls and swing a punch or two.

I'm gonna choose to dance to a beat even if its lost on you.