A strong desire in all of our hearts
To be known by others
To have our voices heard

Maybe by just your friends
Or the whole world as your stage
Your name known and respected

Why do we all want the same thing
Not just to be included; accepted
But to have value and praise

Children want reward for good behavior
An artist wants praise for his work
The elderly want to know their life meant something

Maybe fame is just human nature
A want born with each new soul
That starts as we're young and grows with us

Or maybe it's societal pressure
That our life isn't important
Until the whole world knows your name

So step back and bring someone else to fame
Help them on their personal quest
And you will find your personal fame
As the one who cares

Dare to be different
You hear it everywhere
But how different can you be
Before you are just the same?

Isn't that how ideas are spread?
Someone tries something new and
Suddenly...it's popular
Like new spring designer fashion

A new year comes with new plans
"I'll be different," they say
And maybe that's true, but January will fade
Bringing back the old life left behind

For it never left you, just faded behind
Until you took its hand
And brought it back; your lost soul
But next year you'll leave it again

Dare to be different
Not what I would say
Dare to be you
For that's all you can be

I met you a long time ago
A feeling I could not let go
You now hold a place in my heart

Your eyes shine bright like the sun
Your smile just wants to have fun
I wish you would smile at me too

But she holds that place in your heart
And we may live miles apart

But I know that I love you
Do you know that I love you?
I will always love you
Forever, on and on
Can you tell if she loves you?
Does she truely love you?
Cause I'll always love you
Forever, on and on

I see you down at the store
You're with her; you seem kinda bored
With me life would never be dull

Your voice sounds light like a dove
Your lyrics rhyme about love
Your music is one of a kind

But she can't relate to your songs
And we've waited far too long

Cause I know that I love you
Do you know that I love you?
I will always love you
Forever, on and on

You can tell that you love me
That you truely love me
And we'll always be happy
Forever, on and on