Workin all my life, though all the stress and strife,
A crust of bread and such, I never asked for much, no
But now the time has come, my race is finally won
Can't let my fears control me, I'm movin' upward only

Ain't nobody gonna hold me, I'm gonna be all that
I can be
I'll take my problems to the dance floor
Let the music make my spirit soar

We're movin up
Hook
I want a better life
Now everyday's a different problem,
With no one to help me solve them
But I keep my eyes on the prize and I'm assured I can make it through