About the time that they turn seventeen
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
Just stand up, my brother, sister
Stand up, be strong go out there
Just stand up, be strong go out there
Hold on to the real things that matter
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
Stand up, brother, sister
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
There's no need to feel you're on your own
In my head those words remind me, what?
Hold on to the real things that matter
Don't be afraid to make your move
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
There'll be sharp turns and uphills and closed doors
Stand up, brother, sister
Hold on to the real things that matter
Hold on to the real things that matter
Stand up, brother, sister
Then she said hold on to your faith
Then she said hold on to your faith
Hold on to the real things that matter
Don't be scared go out there
Grandma said at times you'll feel a sting
Hold on to the real things that matter
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
Just let your intuition guide you through
Don't be scared go out there
Many changes come to everyone
Hold on to the real things that matter
There'll be sharp turns and uphills and closed doors
Take one step toward what you believe
'Cause no one's gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
'Cause in this world you've got to go and get yours
So you stand up, be strong go out there
Grandma said at times you'll feel a sting
