| Ooh, I hear you say attitudes and times have changed |
| And I know the feeling — it’s long overdue |
| You say this is a time to right old wrongs |
| Tell me now, if it’s true |
| You got the mind, you got the time |
| How long are you gonna wait to do what you want to do now |
| You’ve been around too long |
| Not to notice what’s going on in town |
| You’ve got to understand |
| I’m taking my life in my own hands |
| And gaining ground — look around |
| Peace of mind |
| You got yours — I want mine |
| If you really want to do right by me |
| See what you want to see |
| But let me be what I want to be |
| 'Cause you’ve been around too long |
| Not to realize what’s going on inside |
| I’m just like you |
| I’m doing the best that I can do to make my stride |