You Gotta Be- Des'ree

"Herald what your mother said"

I hung out with my friends who I used to go to college with me today.  I rarely see them since we live in two different cities so I jumped on that opportunity.  We went to taco bell (always a staple in our diet) and then played in the local park on the swings.  It was nice feeling like a kid again swinging.  I really miss those days.  Innocence is a precious thing.

http://www.shirleyreade.com/Gallery/Children/TheTireSwing.html

When I think of my childhood, the best song that brings me back is You Gotta Be.  I don't know what it is but when I listen to it I just have that feeling again, that feeling of innocence, contentment, hope, simplicity.  It's something about the piano line.  When it starts, I am instantly 4 years old again, riding in the van with my mom, and singing.

Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry

You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together

All I know, all I know, love will save the day

Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
My oh my heh, hey

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day

Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning
You can't stop it, if you try to
This time it's danger staring you in the face
Oh oh oh Remember

Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my heh, hey, hey

You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day