Represent

Album: Single Release Only (2010)
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  • I'm sick and tired of everybody tryna tell me what to do
    If I'm in need of your advice then surely I would come to you
    I didn't get in this position just by having a stance
    I work my bones beyond my limit just to have half a chance

    It matters how you play the game
    It matters that you can take the pain
    You don't wanna lie, steal or cheat your way to the top, ohh
    It matters what your people think
    You represent your family
    But that's just one more reason to see
    That it matters whether you win or lose

    Why don't we see who is the wizard and play some one on one?
    I think you'll find me sympathetic to ya, when I've won
    It seems you've got the throne to beat me as if it's all I takes
    But I've got skills to pay the bills and punish each of your mistakes

    You know
    It matters how you play the game
    It matters that you can take the pain
    You don't wanna lie, steal or cheat your way to the top, ohh
    It matters what your people think
    You represent your family
    But that's just one more reason to see
    That it matters whether you win or lose

    One hundred years from now
    Gonna look back on this day
    Where you goin' to be?
    And what are they goin' to say?
    I see my name in lights
    The people call my name
    It's all up to you
    Will you find your way?

    It matters how you play the game
    It matters that you can take the pain
    You don't wanna lie, steal or cheat your way to the top ohh
    It matters what your people think
    You represent your family
    But that's just one more reason to see that it matters
    Whether you win or lose

    It matters what your mother thinks
    You represent your family
    But that's just one more reason to see that it matters
    Whether you win or lose

    1, 2, 3, USA! Writer/s: Richard W Nowels, Jr., Rivers Cuomo
    Publisher: E O Smith Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

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