I'm always up late thinkin' maybe
Could this be a big mistake?
Have I made the wrong decision?
Is this the right road to take?

I could have had a nine to five
Or been in school just like my parents wanted
But now I'm feelin' so alive
I found the sunshine, I'm no longer haunted

And I feel the fire burning
Deep within my soul
Striving for perfection
When I reach it, let me know

And I feel I need some guidance
But my pride won't let it show
And although the road is frightening
I'm gonna make it on my own

Working late to earn my keeping
'Cause no one is gonna pay my way
The night is cold, I should be sleeping
But I'm waiting for my morning train

And I do this 'til I reach my goal
Because no one's gonna do it for me
And the night is young, but time is old
And I'm gonna do this 'til I reach my glory

And I feel the fire burning
Deep within my soul
Striving for perfection
When I reach it, let me know

And I feel I need some guidance
But my pride won't let it show
And although the road is frightening
I'm gonna make it on my own

'Cause I'm losing friends and gaining foes
What tomorrow's bringing, no one is sure
And if I fail at least I know
I did it on, I did it on my own