The shades go up mother’s staring down she don’t know where he’s been or how long he’s been out she said boy I’m tired of waiting up while you’re out with your friends he said mom I’m living my life the best way that I can I’m trying to be somebody I’m not trying to be somebody else this life is mine I’m livin don’t you know me I won’t ever let you down the day has come the son is moving on she don’t know where he’ll gp or when he’s coming home she said son take care don’t let yor dreams get too far out of sight he said I love you now don’t worry bout me you know I’ll be fine Im’m trying to be somebody I’m not trying to be somebody else this life is mine I lead don’t you know me I won’t ever let you down I’m trying to be somebody I’m not trying to be somebody else this life is mine I’m not trying to be somebody else no don’t you know me. | 
