Up at dawn, on your feet, fall into line

Life is short, get on with it, stop wastin' time

Thriving on adversity's a tough row to hoe

But may as well face the fact that you got to go

Ain't no use in sighin', make the best of what you got

Ain't no use denyin' make the best of what you got

Got to keep on tryin' so here we go, ready or not.



Don't be fooled by fashion, double talk or double speak

Don't loose your compassion, it's wearing thin

We need it now, for it's sink or swim.



Dues are non-deductable, you got to pay

But dreams are indestructible and won't fade away

So make your move, make your mark, don't wait your turn

Get a life, then give a little back to the world

Ain't no use in sighin' make the best of what you got

Ain't no use denyin' make the best of what you got

Got to keep on tryin' so here we go, ready or not.



Don't be silent, agitate, yes, rock the boat

Speak your mind, say your peace, go cast your vote

When you see wrong don't look away, go do what's right

Never take it lying down, stand up and fight

Got to keep on tryin' 'n make the best of what we got

Ain't no use in sighin' make the best of what we got

Ain't no use denyin' the time is now, ready or not.



Don't be silent, agitate, make the best of what you got

Don't be silent, agitate, make the best of what you got