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You Gotta Be Lyrics

Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry

You gotta be

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold,you gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day


Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
my oh my heh, hey

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold,you gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day


Time asks no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning, can't stop it if you try to
This part is danger staring you in the face
oh oh oh
Remember

Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my heh, hey, hey

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold,you gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
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Submitted by
kioki On Apr 15, 2002
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This song is just PERFECT! I can't stop listening!!!! All the things she sings is just... just... just SO TRUE!!!! I adore it, I love it, I... gosh!!! It's awesome!

Cover art for You Gotta Be lyrics by Des'ree

Definitely one of the best pop/soul songs ever!!

Cover art for You Gotta Be lyrics by Des'ree

i remember when i was in middle school and this song came out. and now that im in college..i still love it...just as much as i did when i first heard it. THAT, my friends, is a good song.

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Cover art for You Gotta Be lyrics by Des'ree

There are only so many songs that you actually remember where you are when you first hear it. For some reason, I remember every moment of the first time I heard this song-the beginning just catches you and you can't bring yourself to turn it off...I was 8 when I first heard this-now I am 17 and I too, still love it.

Cover art for You Gotta Be lyrics by Des'ree

This is a memorable song. I like it, it's so inspirational. I was like, 10 years old when this song came out

Cover art for You Gotta Be lyrics by Des'ree

it's true. I remember the first time heard this song. I was 12, and I was riding in my dad's car, and it was summertime. I remember where we were, I remember it was late afternoon, I remember how warm it was, and I remember exactly how I felt. I do love this song, and I love the simplicity of her voice.

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I remember this song from my childhood as well! I'm 19 now and in college, and it's still catchy and I love it so much! I remember the video specifically played immediately after 9/11 on MTV and it was so inspirational. The words are so honest and it has helped me to become a better person.

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This song is so positive and uplifting. I have loved it since i was a young child because it is true. In order to succeed, you have to be strong, honest, patient, and a good person. You have to love to live. This is an excellent song.

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this song is timeless. its just so uplifting and inspirational, makes me want to go out the door and tackle life head on lol. a great tune