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Determination Lyrics by Shmandarin

After Hours

2013

[Verse 1]
This is my second attempt at making people smile
Most people thought they wouldn't see me for a while
I'm getting tired of hearing everybody complaining
So shut the hell up, sit down, and listen
This is what I love to do in my spare time
Making music with my friends just isn't a crime
I'm determined to do all the things I love to do
So if you don't agree then forget you
I make music with a Mac and a guitar
I already know I won't get too far
The insults are getting old, they're starting to rust
Soon we'll all be nothing but dust
Yesterday's news is no longer relevant
I've got that flow that's oh so elegant
I'll say this like a sacred vow
Nobody's gonna stop me now

[Hook]
Determination

[Verse 2]
Expression through music really suppresses my depression
From a certain young woman who once had my affection
(Really, Andrew!? Come on!)
I have my goals, I'm heading for the gold
I'm gonna turn heads and all the Summers cold
Going harder than hard, this bass will punch you in the throat
If I knew your heart was so cold, I would've brought my coat
None of you know what I deal with everyday
The world around me might start to decay
This is the start of a brand new look on life
I'll take these life lessons and share them with my wife
I want to do what my friends want me to do
Make myself stronger so that way I can pull through
I'm gonna make something of myself, that I promise you
If I get to the top, hun, I'll bring you too
I'll say this like a sacred vow
Nobody's gonna stop me now

[Hook]
Determination is the key to all of life's successes
If you don't have it, you won't make it

[Outro]
My skies are no longer blue
They're turning gray because of you
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About “Determination” by Shmandarin

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"Determination" is credited to Shmandarin. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Determination" appears on "After Hours" in 2013.

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