I'm studying what makes the earth spin
And no, I guess, it's not all down to him
As we share and co-operate
We give to others and lift our state
And the land that we till is not under machine
Can someone else enter into your dream
When you're asleep
As I promise to keep
My bargain with duty and all the gold
I'm living my heart and I won't be told
What to do by someone with guns
But neither am I in service to nuns
I follow the beat and I self regulate 
But I make mistakes, like what's up with that date
I had one time with destiny
It was a mistake and I'm coming to see
That trouble is winter and there is a sun
That shines through the clouds in what can't be done
And account for the loss of trying to fail
I give of my heart and it's not for sale
But I must find  a way to cut through the tide
Make mountains move because I'm alive
And be the example in what is a rule
Live up to the promise that I had in school